Nace PRO-18 User Manual

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PRO-18

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Professional Tube Amplifier PRO-18 User Manual WWW.NACEAMPS.COM PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 10 A FEW NOTES ON THE RECORDING OUTPUT 10—17 CHAPTER 11 AVERAGE AND PEAK POWER....... 11—18 CHAPTER 12 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 12—19 CHAPTER 13 TUBE LOCATIONS ......... 13—20 CHAPTER 14 WARRANTY ..........14—21 PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Important Safety Instructions

    13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to Nace Amps. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is...
  • Page 4: Thank You

    15. Avoid placing any liquids on or near the amplifier that may splash or drip such as those contained in bottles, cans, glasses, etc. 16. Nace amplifiers are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels which can cause temporary or permanent hearing damage.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 First Time Out Of The Box Setup And Play

    Plug in your favorite guitar. j. Flip the standby toggle switch to the on (up) position. k. Adjust the guitar controls and play. l. Once you are comfortable with the levels, adjust the controls to your specific playing style. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 6: Chapter 3 Front And Back Panel

    ¼” mono FX return jack e. ¼” stereo record jack f. ¼” mono 4 ohm jack g. ¼” mono 8 ohm jack h. ¼” mono 16 ohm jack i. IEC AC connector with internal fuse. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 7: Chapter 4 Front Panel

    Controls the signal level to the preamp and sets the level of the preamp distortion. 9. Input: a. High is the normal guitar input. b. Low may be used as another guitar input, electronic device, or to daisy chain amplifiers. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 8: Chapter 5 Back Panel

    Output from pre-amp (no internal reverb) to facilitate the use of external audio processors including foot pedals. b. FX SEND may be used as a pre-amp output to other amplifiers. c. FX RETURN may be used as an input from other amplifiers. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 9 Facilitates the use of speakers with 4, 8, or 16 ohm voice coils. 6. IEC AC Connector: a. Accepts a standard IEC AC cable. b. Module has an internal fuse. Use a 2A slow blow fuse only. c. AC cable and fuse are included. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 10: Chapter 6 Notes On The V-Power* Control

    Here, again, you must compromise between tone and proper stage setup. Nace Amps has invented a solution to this problem. The V-POWER* front panel control. This control allows you to set the output power level without affecting the master volume and gain control settings thus keeping the tone you want but at lower output levels.
  • Page 11: Chapter 7 Front Panel Connections

    CHAPTER 7 FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS Normal Guitar Connection Two Guitars PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 12 Daisy Chain to another amp Adding a Rhythm section with a redcording device PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 13: Chapter 8 Back Panel Connections

    CHAPTER 8 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS REVERB FOOT SWITCH CONNECTION BOOST FOOT SWITCH CONNECTION RECORD Master Volume must be fully counter clockwise if no speaker is being used from the amp. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 14 FX SEND/RETURN PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 15: Chapter 9 Extension Cabinet Connections

    CHAPTER 9 EXTENSION CABINET CONNECTIONS Single speaker connection Always match the speaker ohmage to the amplifier’s output ohmage. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 16 Two of more speaker connections PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 17: Chapter 10 A Few Notes On The Recording Output

    Similarly, if you capture that magical spot once, it's nearly impossible to duplicate. The Recording Out on the Nace PRO-18 solves all of these problems. By simply plugging a 1/4" cable between the Recording Out and straight into your mixer or recording interface, you'll enjoy the sound of a well mic'ed up guitar cabinet without any voodoo or magic required.
  • Page 18: Chapter 11 Average And Peak Power

    So, when I specify the peak power, this is the power level you will hear. The average is included considering a 1000 cycle tone being played continuously forever. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 19: Chapter 12 Electrical Specifications

    5. Input voltage: a. 115VRMS +/- 15%, 48/1000 Hz b. 120VDC to 200VDC c. The power supply is a regulated power supply that, among other things, provides power conditioning. Do not use a Variac with this amplifier. PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 20: Chapter 13 Tube Locations

    CHAPTER 13 TUBE LOCATIONS BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 12AX7/ECC83 12AT7/ECC81 EL84/6BQ5 EL84/6BQ5 PRO-18 USER MANUAL REV A...
  • Page 21: Chapter 14 Warranty

    The buyer is responsible to properly package the product for shipment. Nace Amps shall pay any shipping charges for the first year of the warranty. This warranty is transferable. PRO-18 USER MANUAL...

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