Master Volume - SWR Baby Blue II Owner's Manual

level control boosts or cuts (raises or lowers) the tone set by the frequency control. If the level control is in
the flat (center click) position, the frequency control will have no affect to the sound.
To assure the user of the flat (out) position of any one tone control, a center click position has been provided.
A twenty-four stepped frequency control has been provided for the user so that they may always re-find a
desired tone. As you find different settings that are desirable, you may want to make a note of them.
The easiest way to get acquainted with the semi parametric is to raise the level control close to +15, then
rotate the frequency control from one end to the other noting the change in sound. Do this with each section
(bass, midrange and treble) one at a time. Chances are that with each section you will find a couple of
positions that are especially pleasing or unpleasing to your ear. As these are found, adjust the LEVEL control
to the desired amount of cut or boost that is desired. After finding a position on each control, activate the EQ
DEFEAT switch to compare. The more you do this, the more you will relate frequency "numbers" to their
respective sounds. The goal that can be reached is to be able to easily find adjustments with the tone section
that are needed. For example:
Not enough solid low end...................boost the 40-60Hz range
Midrange is honky or hollow sounding......cut the 600-1000Hz range
Treble is harsh and hurts the ear.....cut the 1.5K to 2.5KHz range
Having trouble cutting through the band.........boost around 200Hz
Not enough presence, lackluster..........boost from 5KHz to 7.5KHz
Too much pick or finger noise.........cut the 5KHz to 7.5KHz range
Need a more dynamic, "piano" sound......cut 800Hz, boost 40 & 6KHz
We suggest you try all of the above examples. Then try doing just the opposite to realize both ends of the
spectrum. Keep in mind that the amount of cut or boost is something only you can decide.
EFFECTS BLEND
The Effects Blend control "blends" the signal coming from your instrument with the sound coming from your
effect. With the Blend control full counter- clockwise, no signal from your effect will be heard. As you turn this
control clockwise, more of the effect can be heard in the overall sound. When the Blend control is full
clockwise, no true or unaffected signal is heard other than what your effects unit provides.
This type of control and arrangement is very effective in reducing noise caused by effects units and in
maintaining a more natural sound. Please read the "Effects Loop" section for more information.
EFFECTS BYPASS SWITCH
Pulling out the Effects Blend control will bypass the signal coming from the effects unit and will return you to
the sound of your instrument only. This feature will function regardless of the position of the Effects Blend
control. Always check the position of this control if you are having trouble with your effects unit.

MASTER VOLUME

The Master Volume adjusts the signal level going to the power amplifier and HEADPHONES when they are
used. It DOES NOT control the output of the effects send jack, line out jack or line position of the XLR
balanced output. If the power amp clip LED lights more than occasionally, turn down the Master Volume to
correct this condition.
POWER AMP CLIP LED
The Power Amp Clip LED will light when the internal power amp reaches clipping (runs out of headroom).
Although no harm will come to the electronics due to the power amp clipping, continual clipping of the power
amp will shorten the life of the internal (or any) speakers and could cause them to fail. SPEAKERS THAT HAVE
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