Diamond Amplification Spec Op User Manual
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Spec op owner’s manual
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e. Bass 3 (yes, really)
f. Presence 7
g. Gain B 3
h. Volume B 6
3. Set your Low Focus knob on the rear panel to Low
4. Take the amp off standby and try out Channel 1. Play with the “Low Focus” knob.
Go first from Low to High (wait ‘til you hear this!), then back down to Mid. This will
give you the flavor of what that knob does. The higher the volume, the more
dramatic the effect.
5. Now switch to Channel 2A and play away! Try varying the “Low Focus” knob
again. When varying the “Low Focus” knob, resist the temptation to adjust the
other knobs. This will give you the best idea as to what effect that knob has on the
overall tone of the amp. Last two . . .
6. Toggle back and forth between 2A and 2B to get a feel for the varying tones on
lower and higher gain settings. And . . .
7. Set the boost at 2 and try it out on all 3 settings (1, 2A and 2B).
Power/standby
Always keep the Power switch off when unplugging and plugging in to your power source.
Once the amp is turned on (the jewel light will illuminate to indicate power is on), and when
you have made all the appropriate connections, take the amp off standby. Allow the amp to
warm up for several minutes before playing for optimal result.
You should always return the amp to standby before turning off to allow the amp to
“discharge” voltage. Doing this habitually will extend the life of your amp.
DIALING IN
LOW FOCUS
The Low Focus knob on the rear panel is one of the best features on all DA products. This
knob lets you focus your low frequencies and adjust the amount of lows relative to mids and
highs. It is NOT a bass boost. DA’s products are tuned to the optimal frequency ranges
beneficial to your place in the mix. Bass boosts are wonderful, but usually end up boosting
frequencies found in your bass player’s rig, which will assuredly overpower your new low