700RB-II/1001RB-II Series
Sound Tips
The 1001RB-II/700RB-II Series has several unique
features which, if used properly, will obtain that
sound you have been searching for.
The Equalizer:Boost/Master:
The Equalizer is used to fine tune your sound. WhenTurning up the Boost control, will add a little growl to
adjusting it, do it just a little at a time. These are activeyour tone. This is an unmistakable GK trade mark
circuits, and small changes can make a big difference insound, that you will grow to appreciate. Raising the
your sound. With a little experimentation you will findBoost while lowering the Master will add more growl
Sound Tipsthat this equalizer is very easy to use, never sounds weirdwhile keeping the sound level the same. Growl is
and provides you with a large variety of great sounds,actually a small amount of even order harmonic
unique to GK.distortion, that sounds great through a woofer, but
horrible through a horn (see Bi-Amp solution below).
Contour:For most playing situations, the Master is set between
Increasing the Contour level will scoop out mid-12 & 3 o?clock. The cleanest sound is obtained by
range frequencies while boosting the highs and lows.setting the Master above 12 o?clock, and going above
The sound, once again, is unique to GK and unavail-3 o?clock for maximum power situations.
able on any other Bass amp. Lower contour settings
are recommended for midrange clarity at higherDirect Out:
playing levels. For 800RB voicing, set the contourThe 1001RB-II/700RB-II provides a low noise, high
control either on 0 or 10 (Off, On on 800RB).quality balanced direct out for connection to PA and
recording consoles. With the Pre/Post EQ switch set to
String Bass:?Pre? (Out), the direct output signal is fed directly
The way a Bass amp deals with the instrument lowfrom our low noise, high headroom, FET input stage
string is a critical part of its sound. In fact, a fiveproviding a low noise output superior to external
string instrument requires an entirely different lowdirect boxes and impedance transformers. In addi-
end response than a four string instrument. Notion, this output is calibrated for 1.0V (0 dBV) output
equalizer can make the necessary adjustments toand can be adjusted to unity gain (instrument level)
accommodate both. However, the String Bass buttonby adjusting the Level control to -15 dB (U) . With the
on the 1001RB-II/700RB-II Series does just that.switch in the Pre position, the Direct Output signal is
When it is out, the 1001RB-II/700RB-II is voiced likeonly effected by the Level, -14dB Pad, and Tuning
the 800RB. Push it in and the 1001RB-II/700RB-II isMute controls. This allows you to adjust your tone
voiced for five string instruments. For some playingand volume on stage without changing the Direct
styles you may want it in, even with a four stringOutput signal level and confusing your sound man.
instrument.
Changing the Pre/Post EQ switch to ?Post? ( In),
sends the ?GK sound? and preamp response to the
Direct Out jack. This gives you complete control over
the Direct Out?s tone and volume. In addition, a
Ground (Gnd) Lift switch is included to remove hum
and buzz when connecting to equipment powered by
a different ground system.
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