Owner`s manual

USING THE TUNER OUTPUT
The Bassbone incorporates a separate tuner out. This output passes
through a band-pass filter to make it easier for a tuner to lock-on to the
fundamental tone. Without the band-pass filter, some basses produce so
many harmonics that the tuner is unable to lock-on and this causes the
needle (or LED read out) to jump all over the place. Because the tuner
out is separately buffered, the tuner circuit is completely removed from
the primary audio signal path thus reducing its effect or added load on
the circuit.
TUNER MUTE
The power-boost and effects-loop
features may be used to create
a tuner mute function for silent
tuning. Insert an unterminated 1/4"
"dummy" plug into the LOOP jack
and set the BOOST ASSIGN switch
to LOOP. With this arrangement,
depressing the BOOST footswitch
will mute the Bassbones's main
output. If you intend to employ this
mute function on a regular basis,
we recommend trimming the 1/4"
dummy plug's solder posts down
and using it without the outter shell
to save space.
USING THE XLR OUTPUT
The Bassbone is equipped with a separate XLR male output that acts like a
direct box to feed a mixer. The 600-Ohm mic level output is designed to run
along side microphone signals in a snake without causing crosstalk.
It is important to note that unlike a
direct box that would normally be
connected before the Bassbone,
the XLR out is post Bassbone.
This m eans t hat a l l of the
Bassbone EQ and volume settings
will be heard on the XLR output.
This is particularly advantageous
when playing gigs without a sound
engineer as the bass signal going to the mixer will be boosted or altered
to follow your Bassbone settings. An example would be on a solo where
the engineer would normally increase the bass volume: by engaging the
Bassbone’s power booster, the level would increase on your bass amp
and at the mixer at the same time.
The XLR output is particularly handy in the studio for direct recording,
as well as for live sistuations where bringing an amplifier may not be
practical. Simply connect the Bassbone’s XLR output to the mixer and
use the Bassbone as your miniature amp. All your EQ settings are now
right at your feet!
Radial Engineering Bassbone Owner’s Manual
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1/4" plug with solder leads
trimmed off and shell removed.