SWR Strawberry Blonde Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

The Treble control operates in a tonal area that extends through and beyond the usual Treble control range. It may be thought of as a
"transparency" control. Over time, we have found this approach to result in a more musically useful treble. Boosting the the control
will open up the sound of a dull instrument, particularly in conjunction with the piezo tweeter in the Strawberry Blonde's speaker
complement. However, this is also the range of string rattle, finger slides, pickup clicks, etc. Again, we recommend you experiment
with the control alone with your instrument while finding your tone, and listen again in a band context, both near to and away from the
Strawberry Blonde. Qualities like punch, fatness, presence and bite can be fairly well spread out. Treble, despite the broad dispersion
of the piezo tweeter, is a very directional quality. Spend some time exploring what you can hear in this area as you move around.
EFFECTS BLEND
The effects loop circuitry in the Strawberry Blonde is a "side chain" design, the same concept as used in studio mixers or consoles.
The Effects Blend control mixes the signal coming from your instrument with the sound coming from your effect. With the Blend
control fully counter-clockwise, no signal from your effect will be heard. As you turn this control clockwise, more of the effect can be
heard in the overall sound. When the Blend is fully clockwise, no dry or unaffected signal is heard other than the output of your
effects device.
This type of control and patching arrangement is very effective in reducing noise caused by effects units and in maintaining a more
natural sound. If your effects device has a similar control, we suggest leaving it set to its maximum effect/minimum dry signal
position and using the Effects Blend control for this function. Please read the "Effects Loop" section for more information.
REVERB CONTROL
The Reverb control blends signal from the internal spring reverb with the main signal. The reverb circuitry is on a side chain as well,
so the natural sound of your instrument is always maintained. Rotating this control clockwise will add more reverb to the overall
sound.
MASTER VOLUME
The Master Volume adjusts the signal level going to the power amplifier, Stereo Headphones jack, extension speaker and the internal
speaker system. It does NOT affect the Balanced XLR Line out. For optimum signal to noise ratio, it should be used in conjunction
with the Gain control. Losses caused by effects units can be recovered by increasing the Master Volume.
STEREO HEADPHONES JACK
By inserting a set of stereo headphones into this jack you will be able to monitor your sound or practice without disturbing your
neighbors. The volume level is adjusted by the Master Volume. We suggest you begin with the Master Volume off (fully counter-
clockwise), then slowly bring the volume up to your desired level. If you hear distortion in your headphones that is not present with
the speakers on, turn down the volume as you are probably overdriving your headphones and could cause them damage.
To practice silently, position the 3-way selector switch on the back panel to the "Head Phones" (middle) position. Any impedance
stereo headphones will work. However, optimum impedance is 75 ohms. Do NOT use mono headphones as they will short out one
channel.
3-WAY SPEAKER PHASE SWITCH
This switch serves two purposes. First, it sets the phase position of the speaker output. Second, it can act as a speaker mute for
silent practicing or tuning.
When the switch is set to the IN (up) position, the output (speaker) is in phase with the input. In the OUT (down) position, the reverse is
true. The purpose of this feature is too inhibit regenerative feedback. This method is superior to a notch filter as it does not alter the
overall tone. If your instrument starts to feedback, set the switch down to the OUT position to reverse the phase. It should be noted
however, that the distance between you and the cabinet is a factor. Depending on your proximity to the cabinet, changing the phase
could actually cause an increase in feedback.
Most feedback in acoustic instruments occurs in the lower registers. If ample volume is not obtained through use of the phase switch
or changing your position in relationship to the amp, try putting the Strawberry Blonde on a chair or stand off the floor.
The middle position, labeled HEADPHONES, disconnects the signal going to the internal speakers and extension speaker jack. Use
this position when listening through headphones only or for silent tuning (refer to "Tuner Send" section). The Headphones jack is
always active regardless of the position of this switch.
POWER SWITCH
Pressing the Power switch to the "On" position activates the Strawberry Blonde's electronics as indicated by the LED above the
switch. A slight pop will occur when the unit is first turned on. This is normal and will not harm any of the components in your amp or
speaker cabinet.
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