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3.0 STANDARD SETUP / CABLEthe desired balance levels. Once youOre satisfied
with these levels, gradually turn up the knob to the
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the desired overall level.
4.3 THE EDITION BLUEa AND SIGNAL
PROCESSORS
The effects loop on the EDITION BLUEa is a serial
effects loop, meaning that the entire preamp
signal is routed to the FX device and processed
there.
To connect a signal processor:
Y Connect the processor�s INPUT to the EDITION
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OUTPUT to the EDITION BLUEa - LINE IN jack.
Y To avoid noise, signal degradation, and inter-
4.1 SELECTING CHANNELSrupted signals, only use high-quality patch
cables.
Use the CHANNEL SELECT switch or an externalY Make sure the processor is not distorting the
footswitch to change channels.signal. Check the processor's gain LEDs (if it is
equipped with this type of display) and use the
NOTE: Before using a footswitch, set the CHANNELinput and output controls to dial in a suitable
SELECT switch on front panel of the amp itself tolevel.
the CLEAN position.Y Distortion devices are not designed for use in an
FX loop. As a rule of thumb, any kind of device
4.2 THE EDITION BLUEa AND CD PLAYERSthat compresses the signal should be connected
first in the signal chain. Depending on the type
The EDITION BLUEa is equipped with a CD INPUTof effect you want to achieve, you may want to
located on the rear panel for the connection of aconnect your compressor directly between the
CD player or another audio source (tape deck,instrument and the amp's input.
DAT recorders). The circuit is controlled directly byY If you are using several processors or stomp
the MASTER circuit of the EDITION BLUEa, whichboxes, ensure you connect them in the proper
means that you can use the MASTER knob toorder.
adjust the input signalOs volume. To dial in the
desired balance of levels for the playback and4.4 THE EDITION BLUEa AND MIXING
guitar signals, the connected playback deviceCONSOLES
has to be equipped with some type of variable
output control.If you want to feed the EDITION BLUEa signal to a
Tip: Most audio playback devices feature amixing console, we recommend you route it
variable headphones out. Using a correspondingthrough a Hughes & Kettner RED BOX¨. Patch the
adapter, you can connect it to the CD INPUT.signal from the LINE OUT jack, as this signal path's
level is not influenced by the MASTER setting. The
Note: Before you switch on the audio playbackRED BOX¨ balances the signal and simulates aENGLISH
device, turn the MASTER knob all the way down.speaker cabinet.
Then turn up the MASTER knob a tad and dial in
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