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1/4” inputs, balanced XLR Direct Output and 1/4” Parallel Output, providing maximum flexibility for connecting to an amplifier, mixer and recorder. The Bass Attack 2 is perfectly at home in the studio or on the road. In fact, the zinc die cast enclosure ensures solid performance from night-to-night and venue-to-venue.
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3. PARALLEL OUT - 1/4” output for passing the signal directly from the IN jack (unaffected) to a stage amplifier or monitor system. 4. ON/OFF - Footswitch used to turn on the effect on or off. The first stage of the Bass Attack 2 is the active EQ section, if no other stages of the pedal are on, only the EQ section will engage.
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(parallel IN jack), depending on the position of the IN/OUT switch. 23. Battery Door - If powering the Bass Attack 2 pedal with batteries, insert two AA batteries ensuring that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are correctly positioned.
Installing Batteries The Bass Attack 2 may be powered by two AA batteries. To install the batteries, open the battery door on the bottom of the Bass Attack 2 pedal. Slide the batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the positive and nega- tive polarity markings when inserting the batteries.
Using Phantom Power If you are connecting to a mixer that has phantom power, the Bass Attack 2 can be powered by connecting a standard mic cable to the Direct Output. Be sure to check that the mixer’s phantom power switch is set to the “on” position.
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Hartke Shape Controls The SHAPE stage of the Bass Attack 2 applies a specialized EQ curve that can be swept through the instrument’s frequency band to enhance the sound of your bass guitar. The Shape EQ is a notch filter that can be boosted or cut by adjusting the AMOUNT knob.
Making Connections There are many different ways to use the Bass Attack 2, however, the basic connection is the same in most installations and applica- tions. The following section details the connections for a bass guitar plugged into an amplifier from the PARALLEL OUT jack (unaffected...
Isolates the Input and Direct Output signal grounds Power {in jack} 9VDC center negative Batteries 2x AA – internal up-converter to generate 9v At Hartke, we are continually improving our products, therefore specifications and images are subject to change without notice.