Summary of Contents for Matrix Elements VB-800
- Page 1 guitar amplification made in britain, heard worldwide W W W . M A T R I X AM P L I F I C A T I O N . C O M...
- Page 2 Thank You Congratulations on the purchase of your new Matrix Elements product. Matrix amplifiers are the result of many decades of experience in the design of exceptionally robust and reliable amplifiers. They are designed to breathe life into your sound, by controlling your...
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Page 3: Operating Environment
CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS. THIS SYMBOL UNIVERSALLY FLAGS CAUTION NOTICES LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT SPEAKER, CABLE AND AMPLIFIER TERMINALS; ENSURE ALL WIRING IS SAFE AND CORRECT BEFORE USE. THIS SYMBOL ALSO UNIVERSALLY FLAGS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS DO NOT OPEN UNIT;... -
Page 4: Rear Panel
OVERVIEW: FRONT PANEL: 1. MAINS POWER SWITCH - This powers the unit on or off 2. HIGH INPUT - Allows signal to pass through all available gain stages for more saturation (Overdrive/Distortion) 3. LOW INPUT - Less saturation due to one less gain stage 4. - Page 5 GETTING STARTED AND POWERING UP: Your VB-800 amplifier comes equipped with a power lead specific for the requirements of your country. Use only the correct lead with the correct rated fuse for your countrys’ power requirements. Use of an incorrect lead or fuse rating could lead to damage of your amplifier.
- Page 6 FEATURES: The VB-800 has a few extra features that make it a versatile amp for use in the home studio or even as a backup amp or tube flavoured power amp. EFFECTS SEND/DI OUT: The VB-800s effects send can also double as a DI out. It sends a signal from the preamp section, of which the level can be controlled with the send level located next to it.
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Page 7: Example Settings
Standard: Guitar High Gain input of VB-800. FX Send Delay input Delay output to VB-800 FX return. VB-800 speaker outs Cab (remember to use FX send level to control the level to your pedals) Tube Buffer: Guitar Low Gain input of VB-800 (gain level set low) -
Page 8: Care And Maintenence
If unsure, refer to the cab manufacturers manual. The VB-800 may be cleaned with a soft lint free damp (not wet) cloth. A mild spray polish such as that used for guitars is acceptable so long as it has no abraisive properties. - Page 9 LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY INFORMATION: Matrix Elements warrants this Matrix Vintage British VB-800 for a period of 2 years from date of purchase to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal conditions and usage. This warranty is transferable but original proof of purchase date is needed if any claim is to be made on the warranty.
- Page 10 Issuers Name and Address: Andrew Hunt MATRIX AMPLIFICATION LIMITED, 32 Dewsland Park Road, Newport, South Wales. United Kingdom. NP20 4EF Products: VB-800 Vintage British Amplifier Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Amplifiers Safety Standard: AMD1: 2005 and IEC 60065: 2001 7th Ed. EMC Standards: EN 61000-...
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Page 11: Signal Flow Schematic
Technical Specs: Number of Channels: Pre-Amp section: x2 ECC83/12AX7 valves Tone Controls: Passive (Bass, Mid, High) Power Section: MosFet powered delivering @ 16 ohms: 150W @ 8 ohms: 300W @ 4 0hms: 420W Dimemsions: 304mm x 185mm x 80mm (w 11.8”...
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