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being set by its own OUTPUT LEVEL control. i.e. two combos could be linked in this
way with each preamp driving both sets of speakers.
Output Level
The OUTPUT LEVEL control is used to set the overall volume of the amplifier. As stated
earlier set the INPUT GAIN control as high as possible so that the RED overload LED
lights only on playing peaks and set the OUTPUT LEVEL control as low as possible to
achieve the required playing level. If at any time distortion is heard from the speakers
being used and the input is set correctly, then the output stage is clipping. This nasty
square-wave distortion will damage the sensitive voice coils in the speakers and should
be avoided.
It is interesting to note that a TRACE ELLIOT speaker rated at 200Watts will happily
handle 50% or even 100% more power than its rating as long as the signal is clean, (no
clipping distortion), but will quickly 'burn-out' with as little as 50Watts of clipping
distortion.
Setting the unit up in this way you will have the best possible sound with the minimum
of background noise, the compression will operate at its optimum and you will also have
the correct output level from the DI socket, (and your speakers will stay intact).
BACK PANEL FACILITIES
Mains Inlet Socket
For connection to your countries mains supply. Ensure that the amplifier has the correct
voltage marked on the back for your country prior to connecting the mains power cable
to the supply.
For your own safety be sure that the power supply socket that you are plugging into is
adequately earthed.
The MAINS INLET also contains the fuse carrier beneath it that holds the 20mm supply
fuse for the unit. In the event of failure of this fuse always replace it with the same rating
and type as marked on the rear panel (see Warnings and Safety Instructions section).
Ensure that this replacement fuse clips in behind the spare fuse section which is the
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