Operation Notes - 3rd Power Kitchen Sink 6VEL User Manual

Back Panel: Tube Effects Loop
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Tube Effects Loop
Experience STUDIO QUALITY TONE from your pedals or multi-effects units by running them through
the loop. The loop on your Kitchen Sink 6VEL can also be placed under foot switch control.
FX Loop Operation Switch (28)
Choose LOCAL to retain the loop in the signal chain at all times. Choose FTSW to place the loop
under command of your foot switch controller (either the included foot switch or a 3rd party
switching system).
FX Send Jack (29)
This 1/4" mono Tip/Sleeve jack feeds signal to your effects device.
FX Return Jack (30)
This 1/4" mono Tip/Sleeve jack accepts the return signal from your effects device.

OPERATION NOTES:

• Signal levels at the FX SEND jack are 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 pop, hum or buzz that could potentially damage your speaker.
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