Safety Guidelines; Technical Specifications - Hughes & Kettner TubeTools TUBEMAN Mode D'emploi

TUBEMAN-MANUAL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. JACKS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS
3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETy GUIDELINES

Please keep in mind that the tube inside the unit operates on
high voltage. Do not open the TUBEMAN ® . There are no user
serviceable parts inside. For service or repairs take the device
to a certified technician only.
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hughes &
Kettner TUBEMAN.
The TUBEMAN has been designed specifically for recording electric
guitar without the hassles of miking, but with authentic tube tone
and full, rich cabinet sound. The TUBEMAN has a special frequen-
cy- compensated output for connecting directly to a recording
console. This output also lets you use the TUBEMAN as a backup
amp live on stage straight into the mixing console. A second
output allows the TUBEMAN to serve as a preamp for connecting
to a separate power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the FX RETURN
of an existing guitar amp. The three footswitches make channel-
switching easy, and the ten control knobs offer a broad range of
tonal control. With its unique features and no-compromise quali-
ty, the TUBEMAN gives you the right tools to expand the scope
of your musical expression.
2. JACkS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS
2.1 INPUT:
Connect this TUBEMAN input jack to the output of your guitar.
2.2 To Mixer:
This circuit features an integrated Red Box Pro. Connect this output
to the input of a mixing console or recording device.
2.3 To Guitar Power Amp:
This output delivers an unfiltered signal which you can route
directly to a discrete power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the
power amp of your guitar combo amp, for example via your
amp's FX RETURN. It is also possible to patch this signal to a
standard guitar amp's instrument input, but we do not recom-
mend using the new TUBEMAN this way. The new TUBEMAN is
optimized for direct recording. (If you're looking for the ultimate
pedal to use in-line between your guitar and the instrument input
of your existing amp, we recommend the new Hughes & Kettner
TUBE FACTOR™, which is optimized specifically for that purpose.)
2.4 Socket for the AC power supply.
Use only the Hughes & Kettner PSA 0812.
3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES
3.1 Channel 1:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN ® Clean channel.
3.2 Channel 2:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN ® Crunch channel.
3.3 Channel 3:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN ® Lead channel.
3.4 Volume CH 1:
This knob controls the Clean channel volume level.
3.5 Gain CH 2:
This knob controls the Crunch channel distortion level.
3.6 Volume CH 2:
This knob controls the Crunch channel volume level.
3.7 Gain CH 3:
This knob controls the Lead channel distortion level.
3.8 Voicing CH 3:
This knob controls the overall tonal balance of the Lead channel.
3.9 Volume CH 3:
This knob controls the Lead channel volume level.
3.10 EQ, Bass, Mid and Treble:
These EQ controls affect all channels.
3.11 Master Volume:
This knob controls the overall volume of the TUBEMAN ® .
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Impedance
Min. level
Nominal level
Max. level
Output to Guitar Power Amp
Impedance
Max. level
Output to Mixer
Impedance
Max. level
current consumption
Max. power draw
Tube type
Width
Height
Depth
Weight with power supply
1 Mohm
-40 dB
-26 dB
+17 dB
220 ohms
+12 dB
220 ohms
+6 dBMax.
540 mA at 13.1 V
7.1 VA
1 ECC 83 or 12AX7A
220 mms / 8 5/8 inch
80 mms / 3 1/8 inch
215 mms / 8 inch
2.05 kg / 4 lbs.
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