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- Page 1 Nemesis Owners Manual NA650 Bass Guitar Amplifier THE LEADER IN BASS AMPLIFICATION. © 08/10/2005 by U. S. Music Corp.
- Page 2 FOREWORD Congratulations on the purchase of your new Nemesis NA650 Integrated Amplifier System. 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.
- Page 3 The Nemesis line of amplifiers is the result of our research and development in combining high performance and compact size. Just as a skilled craftsman needs good quality tools that won't let him down on the job, so does a good musician.
- Page 4 If you experience any discomfort or ringing in the ears or suspect hearing loss, you should consult an audiologist. Thank you for your purchase of an Eden bass guitar product. This unit has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free service.
- Page 5 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Input Jack – 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. The input is buffered and will handle standard passive, high level active, and piezo input signals.
- Page 6 Mute to Tune – When this switch is engaged it mutes both the stage sound and the D.I. send. Only the tuner output stays hot. The Mute is on or muted when the LED is on. Semi-Parametric Equalizer – Allows you to dial in a specific frequency to enhance or cut.
- Page 7 Mains On/Off Switch – This switch turns the system power ON or OFF. The switch illuminates to indicate the presence of AC power present in the chassis. This switch is prior to the fuse. The light in the switch may flicker depending on local voltage conditions.
- Page 8 Combination Power Cord Jack and Fuse Holder – The removable power cord is attached here. To access the fuse holder, pull the holder out of the top of the power receptacle. Your unit was shipped with a spare fuse inserted in the fuse carrier.
- Page 9 Recording Out (D.I.) – This fully balanced XLR output allows you to send a pre- or post-EQ signal to a recording or sound reinforcement mixing console. We use Pin 2 hot configuration. Adjusting the Master Volume control will not affect this send. This output is designed to use with phantom powered systems.
- Page 10 The speaker cable should be as short as possible. INITIAL SET UP As bassists, each of us has in our head a concept of our perfect sound. Eden amplifiers are designed to help you easily achieve the sound you hear inside you.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 SETTING YOUR EQ The frequencies that you’ll need to boost or cut are dependent upon your instrument, playing style, speaker cabinets, and venue. Extreme settings of boost or cut are unlikely to be necessary or helpful. We are frequently asked to provide suggested settings for various styles of play.
- Page 13 If possible, step well forward of your rig to get a better idea of how you will sound in the room. You may be surprised at how different you sound once you step away from the speakers. NOTE: Many players rely on the Enhance Control (and perhaps a little Midrange Massage) to get their sound.
- Page 14 A FEW TECHNICAL THINGS TO REMEMBER Clipping = Bad – Keep an eye on the EQ Clip light. If it blinks, either reduce Input Gain or cut back on one or more EQ ranges. As we said earlier, Clipping in the preamp section is a Very Bad Thing and is to be avoided at all times.
- Page 15 We are confident that the time you spend getting to know your new friend is an important investment, one that will pay off immeasurably in Great Bass Tone. And, after all, that’s why you bought an Eden, right? OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Suggested Speaker Systems –...
- Page 16 Using the NA650 Without Speakers -This amplifier is designed to be used safely with headphones only, without the loud speaker plugged in. No harm will result from using the amplifier in this fashion. This allows the use of the unit for practice with headphones and as a preamplifier with other amplifiers.
- Page 17 Learn More – If you’d like to learn more about your amplifier (or about our company and its activities), we invite you to visit our website – www.eden- electronics.com. There you’ll find articles to help you better understand our products and the technical stuff some people find so interesting. You’ll also find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file, which is updated regularly.
- Page 18 Eden Never Compromise™ Note for those who care: This manual was written by David (Eden) Nordschow, Eden’s Chief Propellerhead & Master of All Things Technical, and Lane Baldwin, Eden’s Special Projects Coordinator (Many Other Functions). Any grammar errors are David and Lane’s fault, as are the attempts at humor.