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Hartke BASS PRE-AMP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 BASS PRE-AMP/DI...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2004, Hartke Version 1.1 Printed April 2004 Hartke 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction and Features Front Panel Layout Side Panel Layout Operating the Bass Attack Powering the Bass Attack Using the BASS and TREBLE Equalizer Using the HARMONICS Control Using the SHAPE Control Bass Attack System Diagrams Bass Attack Set-ups 10-11 Bass Attack Set-ups Templates 12-13...

  • Page 4: Introduction And Features

    Bass Attack Introduction and Features Introduction Wow Man! You just bought the coolest and most useful tool a bass player can own, the Hartke Bass Attack! The Bass Attack is a serious pre-amp and DI that provides dual func- tionality by incorporating great front-end tone shaping, along with a super-clean balanced direct output to send to your recorder or Front-Of-House mixer.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Layout

    Bass Attack Front Panel Layout HARMONICS - Control knob used to BRITE – Used to adjust the extreme adjust the amount of tube-emulation high frequencies. from warmth to dirt. ON/OFF LED –RED LED, which illumi- MIX – Control knob used to adjust the nates to indicate that the Harmonics, blend between the dry signal and Mix and Brite functions are engaged.

  • Page 6: Side Panel Layout

    Bass Attack Side Panel Layout Power Inlet – Power inlet for connecting PARALLEL OUTPUT - Standard 1/4-inch the option AD006 power adapter. output jack for sending the original sig- nal to an on-stage amplifier. PHANTOM ON / GROUND LIFT switch - Use to switch between phantom power INPUT –...

  • Page 7: Operating The Bass Attack

    Operating the Bass Attack Setting Up the BASS ATTACK The basic procedure for setting up and using your Bass Attack is simple and takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service). Power the BASS ATTACK You can power the Bass Attack with a standard 9-volt battery, a standard DC power adapter, or by applying standard 48-volt phantom power.

  • Page 8: Using The Bass And Treble Equalizer

    Operating the Bass Attack Power the BASS ATTACK - continued Installing the Battery Install a standard 9-volt battery by removing the battery door and attaching the battery to the terminal connector. Fit the battery into the compartment and reinstall the battery door. Using a AC/DC Power Adapter You can power the Bass Attack using the optional AC006 power supply available from your local Hartke dealer.

  • Page 9: Using The Harmonics Control

    Operating the Bass Attack Using the HARMONICS control The Bass Attack provides a HARMONICS control for adding overtones, which produce a tube like tone. The HARMONICS control allows you to add a little warmth to your sound, or dial up complete distortion for a radical roots rock sound. When using the Harmonics circuit, keep in mind the BRITE control is turned on with the HARMONICS (using the ON/OFF footswitch), and will affect the sound.

  • Page 10: Bass Attack System Diagrams

    Bass Attack System Diagrams BASS ATTACK Typical Set-ups There are many different ways to use the Bass Attack, however, the basic connection is the same in most installations and applications. The following sections detail the connec- tions for a Bass plugged into an on stage amplifier and feeding a main PA mixer in a live situation, and also, using the pre-amp with external effects feeding a console in a record- ing situation.
  • Page 11 Bass Attack System Diagrams Using an External Effects Processor for Recording In a recording application, you can use the BASS ATTACK’s PARALLEL OUTPUT as a second input, with the LINE OUTPUT to create an effects loop. This will allow you to add an additional effect like a digital multi-effects processor for delay, chorus and reverb and have them mixed in with the BASS ATTACK pre-amp for a killer front end for tracking your bass on your next recording.

  • Page 12: Bass Attack Set-Ups

    Bass Attack Set-ups Bass Attack Set-ups The following two pages offer some sample set-ups for dialing in some great classic bass sounds. The sample set-ups range from just a little harmon- ics to warm up your tone, all the way to funky fuzz.
  • Page 13 Bass Attack Set-ups...
  • Page 14 Bass Attack Set-ups...

  • Page 15: Bass Attack Set-Ups Templates

    Bass Attack Set-ups Template...
  • Page 16 Hartke 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

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