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Radian Technologies VT R800 7040 00 User Manual

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True to the Music

Radial Engineering

Headbone Owner’s Manual

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amps and speaker can I be?

A: As a general rule, we do not recommend running cables any more

than 20 feet as you are subjecting the signal to increased resistance. If

you are intent on doing so, use good quality cables. For speaker con-

nections use large gauge (12AWG) speaker cables. For guitar signals

use low capacitance shielded cables.

Q: How do I know if my footswitch will be Slingshot compatible?

A: If your external footswitch employs a basic latching type switch with

a ¼” or ¼” TRS connector it will, in all likelihood, be compatible. If it

employs some type of multi-pin connector or telephone style jack, it may

not. Consult your dealer or manufacturer for advice on how you can make

an adaptor that will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the Headbone’s

Slingshot.

Q: Can I use another power supply other than the 15VDC that comes

with the Headbone?

A: No. Never use another power supply unit other than the one included

with your Headbone. Because of the Headbone’s Class-A circuit, a more

powerful 15VDC supply is required. If you need a replacement power

supply, contact your Tonebone dealer.

Q: If I have a 300-Watt amp, can I modify the Headbone?

A: Yes. In fact we have included a provision in the design to allow a

350-Watt relay to be factory installed in the Headbone. Simply contact

your Tonebone dealer for details on how you can order this special

high power version.

Q: I have two amp heads; one tube head and one solid state. Do I

use the VT or the SS?

A: Unfortunately the world of tubes cannot collide with the world of

transistors due to the way that the amps are designed. We are, how-

ever, working on the Headbone TS (tube & solid state) that will allow

you to do this. Until then, you would have to use a product like the

Tonebone Switchbone and carry two speaker cabinets.