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Ada MB-1 Owner's Manual

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MIDI PROGRAMMABLE TUBE BASS PRE-AMP
OWNER'S MANUAL MB-1
(version 2)
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Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 28
of november 2002.
Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk.) The version of this manual is
copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.
Release No.1 for
http://www.adadepot.com

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  • Page 1 Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 28 of november 2002. Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk.) The version of this manual is copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.
  • Page 2 ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES PRECAUTIONS QUICK SET -UP SETUP AUDIO PATCH EFFECT LOOP PATCH MIDI PATCH SYSTEM POWER UP ACCESSING PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS & PARAMETERS SET CODE EDITING & STORING PROGRAMS COPY PROGRAM LOAD ONE PRESET PROGRAM...
  • Page 3 Your MB-1 will store 256 programs of exactly the right tone, no matter what kind of music you play. To properly set-up and familiarize yourself with the MB-1, read and follow these operating instructions completely.

  • Page 4: Quick Setup

    Do not clean your MB-1 with chemical solvents. Use only a clean, dry cloth. QUICK SET -UP Note: The MB-1 is a preamp and must be connected to a power amp in order to drive loud speakers. Note: If you are using the complete ADA Bass Amplification System (MB-1, B500B, BASSLINE 15, and BASSLINE HX), set all rear panel controls to the points indicated by white dots.

  • Page 5: Effect Loop Patch

    1. Connect the MIDI out from your optional MC-1 MIDI foot switch or other MIDI controller to the MB-1's MIDI IN jack. If using the standard 5 pin MIDI cable make certain the 5 pins in the cable line up with the correct 5 sockets of the MB-1 's 7 pin MIDI IN jack.

  • Page 6: System Power-Up

    Note: The MIDI specification allows for 128 program change commands, thus the MIDI bus will give you access to the first 128 programs in your MB-1. You may use either the "copy program" or "MIDI Mapping" feature (described later in this manual) to access programs 129 thru 256.

  • Page 7: Functions And Parameters

    ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS AND PARAMETERS The MB-1 has six programmable functions, each of which is controlled by one or more parameters. The functions and their parameters are: 1. Tube Pre-amp: Tube Input Level Tube Contour...
  • Page 8 Five Band Equalizer Section The equalizer section of the MB-1 provides 5 bands of equalization. The equalizer allows you to shape your tone by cutting or boosting the amount of sound in each band by up to 14 dB.
  • Page 9 MB-1 is used with a bi-amp system. It has no effect on the high, full range or balanced direct outputs. It is manually set by the rear panel control. A rear panel bypass switch removes the Low Frequency Limiter from the signal path.

  • Page 10: Editing And Storing Programs

    MIDI equipped computer. A programmer's guide and specification is available directly from ADA or from your authorized ADA dealer if you decide you want to get into MIDI control at this level.
  • Page 11 ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 7. Press the contour button for the desired voice 8. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the desired contour filter curve. There are six contour filter curves for the Tube voice and five contour curves for the Solid State voice.

  • Page 12: Store Mode

    ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 The MB-1 is monitored at seven points along the signal path for clipping via the front panel CLIP LED's. If the LED's flash on and off while you play there is no need for concern. The CLIP LED's are there to help you pinpoint overload distortion in the event you are having trouble obtaining a clean bass guitar tone.

  • Page 13: Select Midi Channel

    The MIDI mapping feature allows you to "translate" any MIDI Program number received at the MB-1 's MIDI IN port to the MB-1 's INTERNAL PRGM numbers (1-256). The MB-1 's MIDI THRU port will pass thru the MIDI Program number received at the MIDI IN port to subsequent connected MIDI devices.

  • Page 14: Memory Protect

    MB-1 we recommend you back up your work by saving it to disk. In order to use the save and/or load feature you must connect MIDI cables from the MB-1 MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports to the appropriate MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports of your computer/sequencer.
  • Page 15 ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 an up-load the MB-1's display will read "Loading." Once you have completed a MIDI System Exclusive up-load, turn the MB-1 's Memory Protect ON. Page 15 of 22...

  • Page 16: In Edit Mode

    ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 TECHNICAL FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS CLIP Monitors signal level at seven points of the circuit. To prevent unwanted clipping set levels so LED's light only during largest transients. NOTE: Very short overloads may not always trigger the clip LED's.
  • Page 17 Store mode by pressing STORE again. DICTIONARY The MB-1’s hidden commands may be reviewed at any time while in play mode by pressing and holding the BANK button in combination with the desired function's command number button. We call this feature "Dictionary mode" . To view the MB-1's hidden commands in Dictionary mode: 1.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Control Functions

    Adjusts Effect Loop "A" send level. SOFTWARE VERSION The MB-1 displays the current installed software version during power-up. It is a three digit number with decimal point which is displayed just after the LED's flash in the power up sequence.

  • Page 19: Error Codes Display

    BATTERY REPLACEMENT The MB-1 uses a 3-volt Lithium battery which maintains power for program storage while the MB-1 is unplugged from an AC supply. Expected battery life is 8-10 years. Should replacement be necessary, contact a qualified service technician.

  • Page 20: Tube Complement

    ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 SPECIFICATIONS LO Shelving type, +/- 14dB @ 50Hz; LO MID Semi Parametric type, +/- 14dB @ 54Hz-166Hz; MID Semi Parametric type, +/- 14dB 545Hz; HI MID Semi Parametric type, +/- 14dB @ 570Hz- 170Hz- 1680Hz;...

  • Page 21: Application Notes

    MB-1. This warranty remains valid only if repairs are performed by ADA or its agent, and provided that the serial number on the unit has not been defaced or removed. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied.
  • Page 22 ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2 Page 22 of 22...

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