Caveman BC-1 Quick Manual

Introducing the Caveman Audio BC1.
This is a compressor like any other compressor pedal ... but maybe not quite.
You can use it like you normally use a compressor, and place it between your bass guitar and your Preamp/amplifier.
However, we strongly recommend that you use as an "always on" Master Compressor and place it after your preamp or in the
effects loop of your amplifier.
INSTRUMENT INPUT:
1/4" Jack to connect your instrument when placing the BC1 before the amplifier.
LINE IN:
3-pin XLR input - balanced. Use this input when using the BC1 as a master compressor, after your preamp.
INSTR/LINE SWITCH:
Selects whether the Instrument Input or Line input is active.
SERIES/PAR. SWITCH:
Selects whether the compressor is in series or parallel with the direct signal.
D.I.:
Transformer balanced output for FOH or DAW.
AMP OUT:
Transformer balanced output. This is your primary output when BC1 is placed before the preamplifier.
When the BC1 is used as a master compressor, it is your output to your amplifier.
GL:
Ground Lift for the D.I. output
12VDC:
Accepts 12VDC @ 200 mA centre negative.
When BC1 is placed between instrument and preamp/amplifier:
Set the Instrument/Line switch to Instrument.
Use ¼" Instrument Input to connect your instrument.
Use Amp Out as output.
When placing BC1 after BP1/BP1C preamp:
Set the Instrument/Line switch to Line.
BC1 accepts a fully balanced line signal.
Both DI and AMP OUT are transformer balanced. You should therefore NOT use an external DI-box.
When used with a Caveman Audio BP1C or BP1, we recommend placing your BC1 after the preamplifier.
Connect the DI output of the BP1C/BP1 to the LINE input of the BC1 with a short microphone cable.
QUICK GUIDE
BC-1 BASS COMPRESSOR