Hartke HyDrive HM5410 User Manual

Hartke HyDrive HM5410 User Manual

500 watt combo bass amplifiers

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LH5210
LH5410
500 WATT COMBO BASS AMPLIFIERS

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  • Page 1 LH5210 LH5410 500 WATT COMBO BASS AMPLIFIERS...
  • Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ............... . 13 Copyright 2008, Samson Technologies Corp.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing material and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials. If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty information and service.
  • Page 5: Features

    The Hartke Model LH5210 and LH5410 bass amplifiers offer classic tone with Hartke's newest breakthrough in bass speaker design; Hydrive hybrid cone transducers. • Power to spare — The model LH5210 delivers 350 watts to its internal 8 ohm speaker system or 500 watts when an 8 ohm extension cabinet is connect along with the internal speaker.
  • Page 6: Lh5210 And Lh5410 Front Panel

    4. VOLUME control knob - This is the overall volume control. For best signal-to-noise ratio, keep the output of your bass at or near maximum and adjust the amp’s VOLUME control to the desired level. 5. BRITE LED - The indicator light will illuminate when the BRITE switch is engaged.
  • Page 7: Lh5210 And Lh5410 Front Panel

    9. LIMITER LED – The indicator light will illuminate when the LIMITER switch is engaged. 10. DIRECT OUT - Use this electronically balanced XLR jack to route signal from the Model LH5210 and LH5410 to a professional mixing console or as a tap to a main PA system via a mic input on the console. The signal output from this jack is low impedance (100 ohm) with an output level of approximately -30 to -20 dB.
  • Page 8: Lh5210 And Lh5410 Rear Panel

    7. Fuse sled - This contains a fuse holder for your LH Series combo. Make sure the voltage rating is correctly set before powering up the amplifier! Fuse ratings are 10 amp for 115 vac and 5 amp for 230 vac, both are slow blow type.
  • Page 9: Setting Up And Using The Lh5210 And Lh5410

    Setting Up and Using the LH5210 and LH5410 Setting up your Hartke Systems LH Series Bass Amplifier is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed.
  • Page 10 ON, you get the full level of the compression driver and the sound is full range with nice treble response. This voicing is great for bass soloists, for funk, R&B or for whatever style requires some serious, sweet top end.
  • Page 11: About Equalization

    The LH Series EQ controls allow you to alter a sound by boosting or attenuating specific frequency areas— they operate much like the bass and treble controls on your hi-fi amp, but with a more musical response that's ideal for bass.
  • Page 12: About Equalization

    About Equalization The specific EQ you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here are a few general suggestions: • For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Bass EQ slightly while attenuating the MID and Treble EQ.
  • Page 13: Using The Direct Output

    Using the Direct Output The LH5210 and LH5410 both feature a front panel DIRECT OUTPUT connector used for interfacing to external recording and PA gear. This standard, balanced XLR connector provides a pre-EQ and pre-VOLUME output signal from the LH Series amplifier. You’ll usually use this to connect the LH Series signal to a Mic-level input when interfacing with PA systems or recording mixing consoles.
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Fan Filters

    Cleaning the Fan Filters Cleaning the Fan Filters From time to time, it may become necessary to clean the fan filter. It’s a good idea to keep the fan filter clean to ensure maximum airflow, and cooling, through your LH Series amplifier. To clean the fan filters, follow these simple steps: 1/ Remove the fan filter by placing your finger in the depressed area under the fan filter frame and pulling it up and out.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Input Sensitivity Passive Input Active Input Rated Output Power Total Harmonic Distortion Signal To Noise Ratio Equalizer Type Controls Send Output Level Return Input Level Low Frequency Driver LH5210 LH5410 High Frequency Driver Dimensions LH5210 LH5410 Weight LH5210 LH5410 1 Meg Ohms, 77 mv. 100 k Ohms, 250 mv.
  • Page 16: Phone: 1-800-3-Samson

    Hartke 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.hartke.com...

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