Workingman’s 2004 OWNER’S MANUAL SWR • CORONA, CA • USA
INTRODUCTION Founded in 1984, SWR specializes in quality amplifiers and speakers addressing the needs of the professional and semi-professional bassist. Widely known as the makers of the finest bass systems in the world, SWR has recently gained popularity among instrumentalists of all types, stemming from the introduction of a series of products intended for the acoustic musician.
WORKINGMAN'S 2004 - FRONT PANEL FEATURES BALANCED DIRECT RECORD OUT The Balanced XLR output is a true balanced output. No front panel controls affect its signal. The tone and output level are controlled only by the instrument plugged into one of the input jacks. To use this feature, run an XLR (Cannon) cable from the Balanced D.I. to the input of a tape machine, mixing console, etc. This output is also suitable for sending a signal to a house mixer in live situations.
PREAMP CLIP LED The Preamp Clip LED will light whenever the Preamp, Tone section or output buffer reach clipping (run out of headroom). In the event the Preamp clip indicator lights, turn down the Gain control. Since the Preamp Clip also monitors the Tone section, boosting any one of the tone controls can cause the LED to activate. Again, turn down the Gain control if this happens. Please Note: Constant clipping of the preamp will not harm the electronics in your Workingman's .
AURAL ENHANCER The Aural Enhancer was developed to bring out the fundamental low notes of the bass, reduce certain frequencies that can "mask" fundamentals and enhance the high-end transients. The effect becomes more pronounced as the control is turned up. The result is a more transparent sound. Listening to a passive bass with the control set all the way down, and then turning it all the way up, can be likened to listening to the bass suddenly become "active".
SPEAKER ON/OFF SWITCH The top position labeled "ON" completes the circuit from your power amplifier to the speaker jacks located on the back panel. In other words, in turns your speakers on (provided they are hooked up). The bottom position labeled "Speaker" (down) interrupts this path and turns your speakers off.
One unique feature of the Return Jack is the ability to practice along with pre-recorded music. Insert a sound source into the Return jack (make sure it is a mono source). Use the Effects Blend control to mix the level of the recorded music with your instrument's level. The combined signal will be heard through your speakers, headphones, or both. The send jack is not used.
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WORKINGMAN’S 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY The WORKINGMAN’S 2004 from SWR is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship, provided that it is purchased from an Authorized SWR dealer. This warranty applies only to products purchased in the USA or Canada.
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