Ampeg SVT-2 - Manual (Page 3)

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An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the AMPEG SVT are redefined in the SVT-2 PRO.
This dynamically powerful bass amplifier delivers a thundering 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability and
tonal flexibility, offering the classic vibrancy of tubes as well as contemporary features.
All of the features and controls of your SVT-2 PRO are covered in detail within the pages of this owner’s
guide. We recommend going over them before you use the amplifier.
Features
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg’s SVT amplifiers stand alone. Keeping with true Ampeg tra-
dition, the SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier offers you more performance and flexibility than any other amplifier in its
class. Listed below are some of the outstanding features of your new preamp - features which set it apart from the
competition! Additional information on these features can be found on the pages indicated.
•
ATTENUATOR: A switchable input pad, this feature is perfect for basses with active electronics or
very “hot” pickups (page 4).
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MUTE SWITCH: Lets you cut the sound from the amp, letting you tune your bass in private (page 4).
• ULTRA LOW, ULTRA HIGH AND BRIGHT SWITCHES: Lets you tailor your sound in many different
ways “with the touch of a button” (page 4).
•
5-POSITION MIDRANGE SELECTOR: Take your pick from the five center frequency points available
to get just the right midrange voice (page 4).
•
9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Use as a “second channel” for bass solos, or to shape your sound to your own
exacting standards. An independent level control lets you adjust the Graphic EQ volume. Switchable at
front panel or with a footswitch (page 4).
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BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: Let you adjust the tube bias for proper operation (pages 5,7).
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SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-2 PRO’s preamp (page 5).
System Block Diagram
SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier
GAIN
LEVEL
INPUT
-15dB PAD
BUFFER
TUNER
OUT
FREQUENCY
PEAK
LED
DRIVE MID BRIGHT
EQ ON
ULTRA
LOW
BASS TREBLE
ULTRA
HIGH
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS
2 OHMS
MUTE
PRE/POST
LEVEL
MASTER
BIAS
ADJUST
BALANCED
OUT
GRAPHIC
EQ
EFFECTS
SEND
EFFECTS
RETURN
BUFFER
PREAMP
OUT
POWER AMP
PROTECTION
SLAVE
OUT
1/4" JACK
1/4" JACK
SPEAKON ®
JACK
SPEAKER
OUTPUTS
PWR AMP
INPUT
PWR AMP
POWER
STDBY
FAULT BIAS
INDICATORS
1+
2+
1- 2-
GRAPHIC
EQ
MUTE
FOOTSWITCH
SWITCHING
CIRCUIT