Hartke B Series User Manual
Hartke B Series User Manual

Hartke B Series User Manual

Bass combo amplifier

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  • Page 1 B SERIES COMBO COMBO Hartke Hartke Hartke...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    B Series Combo Bass Amplifier Features Guided Tour Front Panel 3 - 4 Rear Panel Setting Up and Using Your Hartke B Series Combo Bass Amplifier 6 - 7 Using Equalization and Shape Specifications Copyright 2003 Samson Technologies Corp. Printed January, 2003 Samson Technologies Corp.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    There are five different models in the B Series, and this manual covers them all. The B150 is the baby of the family; it's got a 15-watt amp and an 6" speaker. Next up is the B200, which has a 20-watt amp and an 8"...
  • Page 4: B Series Combo Bass Amplifier Features

    • Dual inputs that accommodate a broad range of input levels, so that you can use the B Series with pretty much any kind of bass, from passive models to those with active circuitry. It is almost impossible to overload the input of a B Series bass amplifier! •...
  • Page 5: Guided Tour

    2. Volume control - This is the overall volume control. For best signal-to-noise ratio, keep the output of your bass at or near maximum and adjust the B Series Volume to the desired level.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    (and/or your hearing!); don’t let things get to that point! 9. Power switch - Use this to power the B Series on or off. When powered on, an LED inside this switch is lit.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    NUMBER 230 VAC MADE IN CHINA 1. AC Inlet - Attach the grounded AC power cord here to connect your B Series amplifier to mains power. This cord comes supplied with the appropriate plug for your geographic area. CAUTION: Do not use an adapter to defeat the third grounding pin on this plug or severe electric shock may result! The fuse holder comes from the factory with the appropriately rated fuse for your model.
  • Page 8: Setting Up And Using Your Hartke B Series Combo Bass Amplifier

    2. Connect the 3-pin AC plug into any grounded AC socket. Don’t turn the B Series on just yet, though. 3. Use a standard music instrument cable to connect your bass to one of the Input jacks on the front panel.
  • Page 9: Setting Up And Using Your Hartke B Series Combo Bass Amplifier

    0 dB (unity gain), so that there is no increase or decrease in level whether the effects are switched in or out. If you encounter difficulty with any aspect of setting up or using your Hartke B Series Bass Combo Amplifier, you can call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM...
  • Page 10: Using Equalization And Shape

    This blend is what gives every sound its distinctive tonal color. The B Series EQ controls allow you to alter a sound by boosting or attenuating specific frequency areas—they operate much like the bass and treble controls on your hi-fi amp, but with much greater precision.
  • Page 11 (you’d be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!). As you experiment with the EQ and Shape controls of the B Series, don’t forget that your bass also provides significant EQ control in the form of its pickup and tonal settings—this...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Rated Output Power (@ 1 kHz, 4 ohm, 5% THD) B150 15 Wrms B200 20 Wrms B300 30 Wrms B600 60 Wrms B900 90 Wrms Rated Input Level (@ 1 kHz) Input 1 -20 dBu Input 2 -10 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion (@ 1 dB below rated output, 1 kHz typical) B150 0.1%...

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