Gallien-Krueger 2001RB Owner's Manual
Gallien-Krueger 2001RB Owner's Manual

Gallien-Krueger 2001RB Owner's Manual

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2001RB
OWNER'S MANUAL
Part #160-0290-B

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  • Page 1 2001RB OWNER’S MANUAL Part #160-0290-B...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2001RB Table Of Contents Introduction..............Safety Information............Quick Start..............Settings & Sounds............Sound Tips............... Bridged Mode Operation..........Bi-Amp and Normal Operation........Installation and Maintenance........Front Panel Controls............Rear Panel Controls............Tech Talk..............13-14 Specifications..............Please read the Safety Information section on page 4 before continuing.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Having supported my products for over forty years, I have learned from the story they If your 2001RB amplifier did not come with all tell. Gallien-Krueger is a reflection of that story, the items listed, or if you encounter problems and has a commitment to support that legacy.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    2001RB Safety Information Verify Line Voltage and Amperage Before Use: Your Do Not Use Extension Cords: To avoid safety hazards, amplifier has been factory configured for use with the use only the power cord supplied with your unit. If a specific line voltage for your location only.
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    2001RB Quick Start The 2001RB is designed to be simple to operate. All Plug in your bass: Using an instrument cable, connect controls have a well defined purpose and are well your bass to the Input jack and press the power switch behaved.
  • Page 6: Settings & Sounds

    2001RB Settings and Sounds: 2001RB The 2001RB is versatile in its sound and tone. Below are a few suggested amp settings that can be used as starting points to define your own sound. Note: the Gain/Overdrive settings will vary according to the output of your bass.
  • Page 7: Sound Tips

    No equalizer can make the necessary adjustments to accommodate both. However, the String Bass button on the 2001RB does just that. When it is out, the 2001RB is voiced like the 800RB. Push it in and the 2001RB is voiced for five string instruments.
  • Page 8: Bridged Mode Operation

    2001RB Bridged Mode Operation Note: To operate the 2001RB in bridge mode, you must Since Bridge Mode operation is only available through use the L/BR Speakon outputs only. Using the Left the Speakon outputs, the type of Speakon cable you channel, ¼”...
  • Page 9: Bi-Amp And Normal Operation

    2001RB Bi-Amp and Normal Operation The 2001RB’s unique design allows for easy setup into biamp or normal configurations. The operational mode is configured by how you connect your speaker cabinets. In addition, you have the option of driving one cabinet in biamp and one with normal operation.
  • Page 10: Installation And Maintenance

    Speakon cable to connect to a GK RBH or mounting hardware can support the amplifier’s weight. NEO Series cabinet. This specially designed cable To save space in your rack, the 2001RB’s feet can be carries the signals for both amplifiers (540W Woofer removed using a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    Tweeter: Master volume control for the 50W tweeter to tune your instrument. To control Tuning Mute by footswitch, the ‘Tuning Mute’ switch on the 2001RB Tweeter Hi-Cut: Cuts frequencies above 10kHz, must be in the ‘OFF’ (OUT) position producing a more ‘cone-like’...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel Controls

    These Speakon outputs also enable bridged mode chain or connect other slave amps to the master amp. operation. When in bridged mode, the 2001RB will be The signal going into the slave amp’s Chain in is the in a simultaneous bridged/biamp mode, since the 50W same signal coming out of the Chain out.
  • Page 13: Tech Talk

    2001RB Tech Talk The 2001RB is a flexible, state of the art bass amplifier, Biamp Sound: Bass players have always liked the designed to deliver maximum performance, and be growl they get from slight overdrive. In GK amps this simple to operate. This is accomplished through a few,...
  • Page 14 String Bass button on the 2001RB does instruments can overdrive it. Even most basses with just that. When it is out, the 2001RB is voiced like the active electronics do not need the input attenuator to be 800RB. Push it in and the 2001RB is voiced for five set.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    2001RB Block Diagram OVERDRIVE CHANNEL B 2 BAND CLIP TUNER VOICING CHANNEL B LEVEL INPUT CH. B GAIN TUNING VOICING 4 BAND MUTE FILTERS CH. A -10 dB CHANNEL A VOICING CHANNEL A DIRECT OUT LEVEL WOOFER X-OVER G.I.V.E. WOOFER L .

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