Names Of Things / What They Do; Input Level; Preamp - Boss AD-5 Owner's Manual

Names of Things / What They Do

INPUT LEVEL

Adjusts the overall input volume level. Input
from the two input jacks is mixed here.
PIEZO
Adjusts the volume of the PIEZO input.
MAGNETIC
Adjusts the volume of the MAGNETIC input.
(Phase Switch)
Selects the phase for the input from the MAG-
NETIC input jack. Use this to get the phase for
the input of both input jacks to work well to-
gether. Ordinarily, you will probably want to
keep it at NOR (Normal). However, if the tone
does not sound quite right when both inputs
are mixed—perhaps with a reduction in vol-
ume being experienced—try switching to INV
(Inverted).

PREAMP

The AD-5's preamplifier (preamp) features a four-
band EQ, including an ultra-high frequency "pres-
ence" band.
LEVEL
Adjusts the preamp volume level. Turning the
knob clockwise increases the volume.
* If the PEAK indicator seems to light rather frequently even
after adjusting the input level (page 8), lower this level.
BASS
Adjusts the low range. Turning the knob clock-
wise away from "0" increases the bass; turning
the knob counterclockwise decreases the bass
content.
MIDDLE
Adjusts the midrange. Turning the knob clock-
wise away from "0" causes the midrange to
become more prevalent; turning the knob coun-
terclockwise decreases the midrange content.
TREBLE
Adjusts the high range. The more the knob is
moved clockwise away from "0," the more
prevalent the upper range becomes; turning
the knob counterclockwise decreases the upper
range content.
PRESENCE
Adjusts the ultra-high range. Turning the knob
clockwise away from "0" increases the ultra-high
range portions; turning the knob counterclock-
wise decreases the ultra-high range content.
MIDDLE
BASS
+12dB
0dB
-12dB
320Hz
500Hz
TREBLE
PRESENCE
1.2kHz
6.3kHz
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