Owner`s manual

Radial Engineering Bassbone Owner’s Manual
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THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE BASSBONE
Before you get started, you need to know why we built the Bassbone the
way we did. This is the Bassbone’s flow chart (block diagram). Let’s
take a moment to see what’s under the hood…
Starting from left to right, the Bassbone has two inputs for two basses
and two separate signal channels. A separate tuner out is provided that
is buffered and filtered to drive a tuner with a clean signal. This powerful
‘tuner friendly’ output is always on.
Input channel-1 features a contour control with choice of bypass or two
EQ curves. A level control allows input-1 gain to be adjusted as needed.
Input channel-2 features a powerful 3 band EQ that allows you to override
your amplifier’s EQ section. A separate level control is also provided to
balance the level between bass-1 and bass-2.
The input toggle footswitch selects between input channels 1 or 2. Keep
in mind that when only one bass is being used, input-1 will feed both
channels allowing you to use the Bassbone like a two channel amplifier.
This will give you control over two dramatically different EQ curves and
levels.
A power boost circuit is available that can be used for soloing or for added
power during a particular passage. To reduce ‘tap-dancing’ an effect loop
may be engaged at the same time or instead of the powerboost circuit.
This has the benefit of keeping noisy pedals out of the signal chain when
not in use.
Along with the ¼” output, the Bassbone is also equipped with a balanced
output that is used to feed a mixer. This is a 600-ohm, mic level, XLR
output that can be used instead of a direct box. The XLR output is a ‘post’
Bassbone signal. The sound being sent to a mixer will incorporate your
Bassbone EQ and level settings. This makes the Bassbone perfect for
studio session work and direct recording.
True to the Music