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headway HE4 Series User Manual

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USER GUIDE
                                      
HE4 Series
                                        
SNAKE 3 Series
                                        
SA2 Series
                                        
THE BRITISH ACOUSTIC SPECIALISTS 
 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1       USER GUIDE                                          HE4 Series                                            SNAKE 3 Series                                            SA2 Series                                            THE BRITISH ACOUSTIC SPECIALISTS ...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a   HEADWAY Pickup. Please take time to read this user guide, it’s purpose is to help you get the best possible sound from your Pickup. Do’s & Don’ts Do - Unplug your instrument when not in use, this will save battery life and stop feedback.
  • Page 3 Do Not - Do not try to modify or repair any Headway product yourself. Not only will you negate the guarantee, you will almost certainly fail or make matters worse.
  • Page 4 Where regular multiple weekly use with long plug in times, we suggest changing alkali battery once a month or Lithium, every 3 months. HEADWAY battery terminals are non reversible. Pinch on tight to ensure reliability in use. Reduced treble/output offers a warning of low battery power.
  • Page 5 BEST SOUNDS.   We recommend amplifying via a full range PA system or good Acoustic Amp such as HEADWAY SA or SK Series. Try to avoid Piezo Tweeters and Piezo horns. To hear yourself effectively on stage use the HEADWAY amp as a monitor or backline, use a dedicated Wedge Monitor, Near Field Monitor or In Ear Monitors.
  • Page 6 TROUBLE SHOOTER CHECK LIST.   INTERMITTENT OR NO SIGNAL: Check battery connectors are pinched on tight. Apply long-nosed pliers to gently squeeze female terminals. Check jack plug is fully pushed home into end pin jack socket, also socket terminals are not distorted and socket body is not inserted too deeply in end block.
  • Page 7 Change cable signal path to mixer / amplifier to avoid earth loops or try earth lift switch, e.g. as offered on HEADWAY EDB-1 Pre-amplifier. Turn off phantom power to Pickup system unless wired to accept it at correct voltage.
  • Page 8   FEEDBACK/HOWL ROUND. Feedback occurs when the amount of electrical gain from pickup to amplifier to speaker, is greater than the acoustic loss between speaker through air back to instrument and pickup sensor. TO DEFEAT FEEDBACK: Re-angle and position speakers away from instrument top.

  • Page 9: Problem Prevention

    Try a rack mounted “Limiter” or Compressor/Limiter to   squash the peaks feeding back, so long as you don’t bring up problem frequencies in compression. Consider using “In Ear Monitors” for foldback/stage monitoring Try an electronic “Feedback Destroyer” although these can be very difficult to use effectively and will take holes out of the sound spectrum.
  • Page 10 To a large extent, you get what you pay for! SERVICING, RETURNS & REPAIR All HEADWAY product servicing and repairs should be carried out by HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED. All returns must be sent prepaid and sender should be prepared to insure against loss or accept the possibility of loss in transit.
  • Page 11 / repair. Code: 8518.10.40/00. VAT/Tax No. GB 924 7711 16. Not for re-sale. Value for customs = $25.00 “ Before contacting HEADWAY or returning products refer to the Troubleshooting & Problem Prevention sections. Always Include a note inside package with full...
  • Page 12 CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS: HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED will not be re- sponsible for consequential loss or damages, such as due to the misuse or unexpected failure of its prod- ucts, accident, neglect, technical modifications, or...

  • Page 13: Guarantee, Warranty

    HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED retains the right   to make all such determinations from its own inspection. PERSONAL INJURIES: HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED cannot be held responsible for personal injuries or those caused by heat, fire, obstruction, modifications or electrical...

  • Page 14: What Is Not Covered

    • Modifications or non-authorised repair to product whether attempted or actual. • Damage caused by insufficient care in handling and/ or inadequate transportation. • Loss or damage while shipping, or in post/mail. All guarantee issues will be subject to assessment by HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED.
  • Page 15   WARNING: HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED does not recognise extended warranties issued by third party companies. Validate your Guarantee Online at: www.headwaymusicaudio.com PLEASE DISPLAY HEADWAY STICKERS! HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO LIMITED WALNUT TREE WORKSHOPS ST. THOMAS STREET DEDDINGTON OXFORDSHIRE 0X15 0SY UNITED KINGDOM Co.

  • Page 16: Optional Extra

    OPTIONAL EXTRA   Get Total Control of Your Sound with The HEADWAY EDB-1 Equaliser Direct Blend Pre-Amplifier. More than just a Pre More than just a Pre Amp… Amp… Audio Quality. Audio Quality. 5 Band Interactive EQ. 5 Band Interactive EQ.

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