Nemesis Owners Manual N8 Bass Guitar Amplifier THE LEADER IN BASS AMPLIFICATION. © 02/06/2006 by U. S. Music Corp.
Bass Guitar Amplifier N8 OPERATION MANUAL Publishing Date 02-06-2006 FOREWORD Congratulations on the purchase of your new Nemesis N8 Bass Guitar amplifier. All of us at Eden are totally committed to providing you with the very best bass guitar systems in their class. Our goals are to offer you the outstanding performance quality of a top-notch, professional bass amplification system at a reasonable price point, and to make Nemesis amplifiers the most musical and reliable Bass amplifiers available.
CAUTION! Your ears are your most important piece of equipment. Unfortunately, they cannot be replaced as easily as your other gear. Please take the following warning seriously. This product, when used in combination with loudspeakers and/or additional amplification may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate at high volume levels or at a level that is uncomfortable.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES Input Jacks – Designed to accept a standard ¼ inch mono phone plug. For best results use a high quality shielded cable to connect your instrument to the amplifier. Two inputs are provided – one each for active and passive basses. If your bass has a battery, use the active input. NOTE: Batteries do wear out. So it’s a good idea to check the battery in your bass before using your amp. Then, check it regularly (monthly) to make sure it’s still good.
BACK PANEL FEATURES Amplifier Power Rating: RMS output: 40 Watts @ 4 Ohms Fuse Holder – to replace the fuse, use a small screwdriver or coin to rotate the fuse holder. Remove the holder and replace the fuse with the correct value fuse. USE ONLY THE SAME SIZE AND TYPE FOR REPLACMENT. Using a fuse with a different rating than specified is a VERY BAD THING and can cause damage to your amplifier. All models are set up to operate properly in the country of sale.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mechanical and Thermal Issues – During operation, your amplifier should always be placed away from sources of moisture or heat. Care should be taken not to obstruct the ventilation holes on the back of the unit. Electrical Connection – The N8 requires a properly grounded AC connection to operate safely and efficiently. Connections – All instrument-level input connections (everything but the speakers) should be made with high quality shielded cables.
Turn On – Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can plug in your bass and turn on the unit (plug it in first, ok?) and let’s get started. We recommend turning your system on with the Master Volume control set to its minimum position. This will prevent any unexpected signal from being sent to your speakers. Once the unit is on, set the Master Volume to about 9:00 on a clock face. (By the way, we use a clock face to tell you where to set controls. We’re talking about an old-style clock here.
Setting Bass Mid, and Treble – OK, now it’s time to set the EQ, beginning with the Bass and Treble controls. These controls cover a fairly broad frequency spectrum and a little goes a long way. Adjust these controls up or down as needed. We suggest playing a few notes in various areas of the neck so you can hear what your adjustments have done across the fretboard. Getting Distortion – For some styles of music, adding a little distortion to your tone can be a cool thing.
Frequency Oddities – Two areas are a frequent source of frustration for bassists trying to achieve their sound: frequency masking and frequency enhancement. Frequency masking occurs when other instruments (particularly cymbals and electric guitars) obscure the important upper harmonic content of your sound. As a result, you find that the EQ settings that were so perfect at home lack definition in a live setting.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Headphone Jack as a Line Driver – On some occasions (such as highvolume or outdoor situations) it may be desirable to use the N8 along with an additional power amplifier and added cabinets. A standard shielded instrument cable may be used to connect from the headphone jack of the unit to an unbalanced input of a standard power amplifier. This will provide a signal that is post-EQ and after the Master Volume control, allowing the entire system to be controlled from the N8.
The Magic Smoke – Few people realize just how much magic goes into creating Great Bass Tone. It isn’t something you normally need worry about. Just have fun and leave all that to us. However – and this is very important – if you ever release the Magic Smoke from your amplifier this is indeed a Very Bad Thing, perhaps the worst thing you can do.
If you have problems, please call the USM Customer Service Dept. at: 1-800-USSOUND (1-800-877-6863) When you hear the voice prompt, Press 1 on your phone’s keypad. Email eden@eden-electronics.com Website http://www.eden-electronics.com Eden Electronics C/O U.S. Music Corp. 444 E. Courtland Rd.
