User’s Guide for the B1RE Bass Amplifier INPUT GAIN PAD -12dB BASS ULTRA MID TREBLE POWER MASTER LIMIT ON PEAK Made in the U.S.A.
B1RE Bass Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B1RE Bass Amplifier An introduction To Your New Ampeg B1RE Bass Amplifier Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one of the finest bass amplifiers available, the Ampeg B1RE. Your new B1RE bass amplifier provides many outstanding features in a compact package that takes up only two standard rack spaces. Three hundred watts of pure bass energy, total tone control and rugged construction help make this a true performer’s bass amp.
B1RE Bass Amplifier The Front Panel Controls and Their Use INPUT GAIN BASS ULTRA MID TREBLE PAD 1 LIMIT -12dB PEAK 2 3 ON 4 1. INPUT: Use this jack to connect your instrument to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable. 2. -12dB PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the input signal by 12dB. Attenuation allows the Gain control (#4) to be used over a larger portion of its range. If clipping is indicated with the Gain control near minimum, attenuation is needed. 3.
B1RE Bass Amplifier The Rear Panel CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. #98689 NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST. LOUIS, MO 63133 175W @ 8 OHMS 300W @ 4 OHMS 12 13 14 15 12. FAN: This temperature controlled, variable speed fan draws cool air into the amplifier, which forces heat out through the exhaust vents.
B1RE Bass Amplifier Some Suggested Settings The setting of the Gain control depends on your particular instrument. The Master should be set to produce the appropriate output volume level. The Graphic EQ can be used to tailor the amplifier to your speaker cabinets, to compensate for room acoustics and to “fine tune” your sound.
B1RE Bass Amplifier Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that your B1RE should malfunction, take a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for service. You can save yourself a lot of time and sometimes money by doing it yourself, and often the cure for the problem is something quite simple.
B1RE Bass Amplifier Technical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RATING 300 Watts RMS, 4 ohm load 175 Watts RMS, 8 ohm load POWER REQUIREMENTS Domestic: Export: 120VAC, 60Hz, 300VA 100/120VAC, 50/60Hz, 300VA 230-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 300VA TONE CONTROL RANGE Bass: +14/-13dB @ 40Hz Ultra Mid: +5/-11dB @ 350Hz Treble: +18dB/-23dB @ 8kHz GAIN 72dB SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 80dB typical SIZE AND WEIGHT 19” W x 3.25” H x 10” D; 18 lbs. Ampeg reserves the right to change specifications without notice. www.
