Operation Notes - 3rd Power KITCHEN SINK User Manual

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Dual Triode "Citizen Loop" Effects Loop (25)
Here's what you need to know about the KITCHEN SINK's tube buffered series effects loop: you don't
have to change the way you already configure your setup. Run your pedals up front or in the loop -
it's all good!
However, should you wish to experience STUDIO QUALITY TONE from your pedals, then go ahead
and run them through the loop. Seriously - try your delay, reverb, phase shifter, chorus, even your
drive and compressor units through our new loop. You will likely attain a superior level of resolution
and clarity that our many beta testers referred to as "more 3D. "

OPERATION NOTES:

• After each channel pre-amplifies your guitar signal, they are combined and sent out of the FX
SEND jack at a nominal -10dBV (just under 1V p-p) matching the levels most vintage and
modern effect pedals want to see.
• The FX RETURN path brings your signal back into the amplifier with a tremendous amount of
headroom (accepting signals as low as -10dBV and as high as +4dBU before the onset of
compression).
• It can also be a gig-saver too. If your pedal board ever goes down during a performance, you can
plug your guitar straight into the FX RETURN jack and get through a song with quality tone.
CAUTION:
Avoid "hot swap" any cables connected to the loop while the amplifier is operational. Before
breaking any connections, make sure that your amp is on Standby. Failure to do so may result in a
loud hum or buzz.
Foot-switching Patch Bay (26)
Each of the three 1/4" jacks are 'tip/sleeve' formatted allowing you to access any of the
foot-switchable features of your KITCHEN SINK remotely with most any 1/4" latching switch.
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