User Manual
Warwick Amplification Gnome Series - Bass Amplifier Heads
Gnome · Gnome i · Gnome i Pro
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Front Panel Description
1. Input Jack: Accepts 6.35 mm (/“) audio jacks for connecting active or passive basses. If you use eects pedals, connect the output
from the last unit in the signal chain here. We recommend using high quality instrument cables for best sonic performance and reliable
connection.
2. Signal LED: The LED will light up green when the instrument signal passes the preamp without any compression. Higher input levels and
gain settings will activate the built-in compressor / limiter to prevent clipping in the pre-amp stage. The LED will light up red to indicate
active compression. The compressor also tracks changes made to the EQ settings, therefore an increase in an EQ setting might require a
decrease in the Gain setting to maintain the same amount of compression.
3. Gain: Adjusts the input gain of the pre-amp stage.
4. 3-Band EQ: The active tone control EQ section provides up to +/- 15 dB cut or boost for each band. All controls set to center position
(12 o‘clock) will provide a at EQ, turning the knobs clockwise will boost the frequency band, turning the controls counterclockwise will
cut the frequency band.
5. Master: The master volume control sets the signal level for the power output stage and the speaker output on the back of the Gnome
amplier. Set Master completely counterclockwise before you turn on the amplier and increase the control slowly until you reach the
desired volume level. A built-in limiter will prevent power amplier clipping when maximum power is detected.
6. Power LED: The LED will light up green when the Gnome is powered and turned on.
7. Headphone Jack: Accepts headphones with 6.35 mm (/“) audio jacks. Silent practicing is possible if you disconnect the speaker output
and input your headphones. Silent practicing without connected load will not cause any damage to the amplier.
Back Panel Description
1. Power Switch: This switch turns the Gnome amplier on and o. Connect the power cord from the mains outlet to the amplier before
you turn this switch on. To disconnect the amplier, turn the switch o rst, then disconnect the power cord from the outlet and nally
disconnect the power cord from the amp.
2. AC Mains In: This is the power socket for an IEC line cord, which provides AC power to the unit. Always make sure to check the line voltage
marking on the unit before you connect the power cord. Improper line voltage may cause serious damage to the unit.
3. Speaker Out: Accepts 6.35 mm (/“) mono jacks to connect an external speaker cabinet. The minimum load for the amplier is 4 ohms.
4. XLR DI Out: Low impedance balanced XLR output for connecting the amplier to a stage box, mixing desk or the PA for live and studio
use. The XLR DI out is congured post-EQ with standard wiring (Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Signal +, Pin 3: Signal -).
5. Ground Lift: The switch will disconnect the ground connection from pin 1 on the DI output XLR socket. Use this function only when you
face excessive hum, possibly caused by a ground loop. Usually this switch should be left in the out position.
6. USB Out Port (only on Gnome i and Gnome i Pro): Connect the USB type B port to PC, MAC or compatible mobile devices to use the
audio interface.
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