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The GigRig Pro-8 Manual

Ultimate floor based dynamic audio guitar effects switcher and amp. management system
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The GigRig Ltd
Unit 85 Basepoint Business Centre
Swindon
SN5 7EX
TheGigRig
1.
Introduction
2.
Main Diagram
3.
Quick Start
4.
Effects Loops
Control Functions:
5.
1.
Post Volume
2.
Remote Switch 1 (normally closed)
3.
Output 1 Mute
Output 2 Mute
4.
6.
Mode Switch
7.
Expand Output
8.
Special Features
9.
TheGigRig Pro-8s Isolated Output
10.
TheGigRig Pro-8 power
11.
FAQs
12.
Important Safety information
13.
Thanks
14.
Technical
TM
Pro-8 Manual

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Summary of Contents for The GigRig Pro-8

  • Page 1 Main Diagram Quick Start Effects Loops Control Functions: Post Volume Remote Switch 1 (normally closed) Output 1 Mute Output 2 Mute Mode Switch Expand Output Special Features TheGigRig Pro-8s Isolated Output TheGigRig Pro-8 power FAQs Important Safety information Thanks Technical...
  • Page 2 What’s more, the old problems associated with effect pedals such as tone sucking, signal degradation, volume sags and the famous tap dance are no longer an issue. TheGigRig Pro-8 takes care of the lot.
  • Page 3 2. TheGigRig Pro-8 Main Diagram 1. Strong metal Lid (lid and tray construction) 2. Foot switch (8 strong foot or hand operated switches) 3. Control mini switches (6 mini switches) Replaceable.) 4. Effects loops mini switches (4 mini switches) Replaceable.) 5.
  • Page 4 Connect your GigRig to your amplifier before applying power to your GigRig. Plug the effects you wish to use into the effects loops in the back of TheGigRig Pro-8, in the order you wish to use them (1 to 6). The effects send (snd) plugs into the input of your effect and the output of your effect plugs into the return (rtn).
  • Page 5 End of the Quick start……… Keep reading to become an expert: TheGigRig Pro-8s main relays are arranged as shown in Fig 3 below: 29 is the guitar input. 9 is out 1, 7 is out 2. 25 is the stereo input G u i t a r i n 6 E f f e c t s l o o All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Effects Loops

    4. Effects Loops At the heart of TheGigRig Pro-8’s unique audio switching capabilities are the six effects loops located on the back of box. Each of these effects loops has a send (snd) and a return (rtn) except for loop 6 which has 2 returns for stereo effects.
  • Page 7 Presing a foot switch that has already been selected a second time will switch the GigRig into true bypass. Look at the F.A.Q’s section to see how to use the effects loops in TheGigRig Pro-8 in combination with the effect loop in your amp.

  • Page 8: Control Functions

    TheGigRig Pro-8. 3. & 4: Output 1 & 2 Mute. On the far left hand side of TheGigRig Pro-8 you will see two outputs. Not surprisingly, these are called out 1 main and out 2 isolated. All rights reserved. Design rights claimed. Moral rights asserted. Revised March 2010...
  • Page 9 TheGigRig Pro-8 enables you to choose any combination of these outputs. Simply mute the output that you don’t want your signal to go to, by turning on the ‘output mute’. Note. You should always use output 1 first. Never use output 2 on its own. (Output 1 provides the signal ground;...

  • Page 10: Mode Switch

    In mode 2 the bottom rail (pre-sets 1-4) will still be in single mode and the top rail (pre-sets 5-8) will be in multi mode. Using TheGigRig Pro-8 in this way, you can have 4 main sounds on the bottom rail and add in effects and control features to these sounds using the top rail. TheGigRig Pro-8 then becomes a serious effects mixer.
  • Page 11 See the web site for other GigRig equipment using the exp. signal. You can add two more effects loops to your Pro-8 using the GigRig Loopy2. The Loopy2 will communicate to your Pro-8 using the EXP input.
  • Page 12 8. TheGigRig Pro-8 Special Functions A range of special functions for the adventurous guitarist: Hold down a foot switch for over 5 seconds to access the following special functions: Foot Switch 1: True Bypass Hold down foot switch 1 for 3 seconds and TheGigRig will connect your Guitar directly to your amplifier.
  • Page 13 If you like the special functions defeated; however, you still want to use the tremolo feature on foot switches 3 and 4; hold down foot switch 3 when powering the GigRig The special functions will be re-enabled when the GigRig is powered on in the normal way.
  • Page 14 TheGigRig Pro-8 has a very special output for your second amplifier, or any other earthed equipment you need to feed with your signal. Only use output 2 when you have already used output 1, that’s the golden rule.
  • Page 15 POWER OUT On the right and side of the GigRig is a 9V power output; this output is only for use with vintage low current effects such as distortion and fuzz effects it is extra smoothed to give a very clean supply;...
  • Page 16 The send from TheGigRig Pro-8 is plugged into the front of your amp and the effects send from the amplifier is plugged into the return of TheGigRig Pro-8. What you’ve done is placed your pre-amp where you want it in your signal path.
  • Page 17 This is a very important question; every guitarist with a partner will know what I’m talking about. The tonal advantages that TheGigRig Pro-8 gives you must be heard to be believed and the amount of control it offers you is staggering. However, here is why I truly believe that TheGigRig Pro-8 makes good sense.

  • Page 18: Important Safety Information

    A very good site for further information about old amplifier safety is: http://www.hsga.org/learningarchive/ampsafety.html Do not use your GigRig in wet conditions. If TheGigRig Pro-8 accidentally gets wet, it should be left in a warm dry place for 24 hours before it is used or stored. (Remove the lid to aid drying.)
  • Page 19 14. Technical TheGigRig Pro-8s Technical Specification: Guarantee is not affected if you open the GigRig. Bypass mode: True bypass. Direct connection from guitar to amplifier. (DC connected) Effects bypass: True bypass, direct AC connection between send and return. (AC coupled) Pop Gate.
  • Page 20 Warranty: TheGigRig Pro-8 is covered by a standard warranty of one year from the purchase date; however, The GigRig Ltd will abide by the warranty period for electrical and electronic equipment stated within your country. (We support our customers, not just our products.) Disposal: TheGigRig contains no batteries or Lead.