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equal to the main outputs when the Master Volume controls are set to maximum (fully clockwise). That
is because, in reality, the Master Volume controls are really pads, or attenuators, of the audio signal.
They actually reduce the true signal level from '10' as opposed to boosting it from '0'. In the case of the
pre-master outputs present in the Interface section, all of the audio outputs are unattenuated––except
in the case of the XLR outputs, where you have the opportunity to pad the levels by either -10db or
-20db by using the slide switches beneath their respective jacks.
Here's a rundown of what you get from the various outputs and features, and how the front and back
panel controls and switches affect them while running the unit in its simplest form: in Single Channel
Mode ("Dual Mode" switched off) and with nothing in the external effects loops.
PRE-MASTER 1/4" OUTS
TUNER OUT
This is a direct signal straight off the input buffer, before the first gain stage, pre-everything. No controls
will affect it, not even the "Preamp Volume." This feature is totally isolated from the rest of the preamp,
therefore avoiding the "loading down" of the instrument which could cause a loss in dynamic range. To
use this feature, plug in a shielded patch cord from the Tuner Out to the INPUT on your tuner.
As mentioned previously in the "Tuning Mute Switch" section, when the Tuning Mute is engaged, the
Tuner Out will be the only audio output to remain active. Silent, onstage, mid-gig tuning is now a patch
cable and a footswitch away.
DIRECT OUT
With the "Line/Direct" switch in the "Direct" position, your signal sees the first tube stage and the limiter.
Only the "Preamp Volume" and "Limiter/Leveler" controls will affect the signal. With the "Line/Direct"
switch in the "Line" position, the Direct Out jack sees everything, including the Preamp EQ at all times
and Mini-Mo' Preamp effects when engaged.
NOTE: On the original Mo' Bass, we used the terminology "Mo' Bass Out" to describe an audio out
NOTE
put that was post-preamp, post-EQ, and post-internal-effects––basically post-everything aside from
Master Volume. We decided to keep it that way, for heritage's sake.
MO' BASS OUT
This signal sees "Preamp EQ" at all times and onboard effects when engaged.
PRE-MASTER BALANCED (XLR) OUTS
DIRECT OUT
This output differs slightly from the unbalanced "Direct Out." With the "Line/Direct" switch in the "Direct"
position, your signal sees the first tube stage and the limiter, and only the "Preamp Volume" and
"Limiter/Leveler" controls will affect the signal. With the "Line/Direct" switch in the "Line" position, the
signal will see the entire "Preamp" section, including the EQ. Mini-Mo' Preamp effects are never present
at this output. The 3-position pad switch (-10dB, 0, -20dB) directly underneath the jack will pad the
signal as indicated.
MO' BASS OUT
Like the unbalanced Mo' Bass Out, this signal always sees everything, including the Preamp EQ at all
times and onboard effects when engaged. The 3-position pad switch (-10dB, 0, -20dB) directly
underneath the jack will pad the signal as indicated.
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