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- Page 1 COMPACT PLUS BG-450 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 95% of the energy to drive the four internal PJB Piranha speakers. The Compact Plus outputs a healthy 250 watts RMS onto its own speakers, and when paired with a Compact 4 cabinet, it becomes 450 watts.
- Page 3 Understanding power in a bass amplifier. When amplifying a bass guitar, the relationship between power and loudness is crucial to understand. However, a higher-powered amplifier doesn't always mean a louder amplifier, as there are other factors involved such as speaker efficiency and amplifier frequency response. Nevertheless, the BG450 amplifier is undoubtedly louder than the BG400 for several reasons.
- Page 4 TOP PANEL OVERVIEW TOP PANEL DESCRIPTION 1.INPUT JACK This is a high impedance input and is designed for all passive and active instruments. 2.CLIP LIGHT When the amplifier output is clipping, the LED will light up in red. When the amplifier is muted, the LED will light up in green.
- Page 5 When a headphone is connected to the jack, the speakers will be muted. 11. LOW BASS EQ CONTROL This will adjust the fundamental tones of E and A strings on 4 string basses and B, E & A on 5 string basses. 12.
- Page 6 BLACK PANEL OVERVIEW BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 18. XLR-DIRECT OUTPUT SOCKET 19. This is an ultra-low impedance (200Ω) balanced line output intended for use with recording or PA mixing consoles. Unlike the volume control, the level of this output is not adjustable. However, the level of the DI output will vary depending on the level of your instrument."...
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Page 7: Operation & Positioning
This accepts grounder IEC cables. This amp can work on any AC voltage from 100- 250volts. OPERATION & POSITIONING Before plugging in your instrument, turn the volume down and switch the input on the COMPACT PLUS to mute. CAUTION: To prevent loudspeaker failure, it is essential to avoid extreme overload on the amplifier. - Page 8 In contrast, if you place the COMPACT PLUS with its back near a wall, it can help to reinforce the lower notes, creating a more robust and powerful bass sound. Similarly, placing the speaker in a room corner can further enhance the low notes, providing an even more powerful and impactful bass experience.
- Page 9 ❖ Do not allow it to get wet. If this occurs, never turn it on in this condition. ❖ We recommend that you do not keep the COMPACT PLUS amplifier permanently connected to a power source as a safety precaution, particularly during thunderstorms. While it is not a common occurrence,...
- Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Type: Class A pre-amplifier. Class D power amplifier with digital switch-mode power supply. Power output: 250W at 8 Ohms / 450W at 4 Ohms (MAX transient peak output 400 watts into 8 ohms / 800 watts into 4 ohms). Signal to Noise Ratio ≥85 dB(A) (EQ off, Volume on Full.) Impedance...
- Page 11 SERVICE/WARRANTY INFORMATION The COMPACT PLUS is covered by a 2-year limited warranty for parts and labor, which is valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized PJB dealer. The buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 15 days of purchase, or register online at www.pjbworld.com, to activate the warranty.
- Page 12 PHIL JONES BASS American Acoustic Development LLC 8509 Mid County Industrial Dr. St Louis, MO 63114 Tel: 855-227-7510 (855-BASS-510) www.pjbworld.com support@philjonespuresound.com For services outside the USA please contact our distributor in your country. Information can be found on our website.