5. Notch Filter Control (Ch 1)
Use Channel 1's sweepable notch filter to eliminate feedback caused by the guitar being too close to the amp
at higher power. If feedback does occur, rotate the notch control slowly until the feedback is eliminated. To
bypass this filter, rotate it fully counter-clockwise to the off position. Please note that if feedback occurs when
you are in close proximity to the guitar amp, the notch filter may not help. Therefore either reduce power or
move the guitar farther away from the amplifier.
6. Channel 2
This channel accepts line level signals from active acoustic guitars or other line level sources via ¼-inch cables. It
also takes microphones through balanced XLR. Channel 2 has a flat frequency response, making it ideal for vocals,
keyboards, and drum machines. The channel input is balanced but can also accept unbalanced cables. To reduce
noise, it is advised that you use balanced cables for interconnection wherever possible.
In order to power condenser mics, a 15 volt phantom power is applied to devices connected with an XLR cable.
Using a correctly wired XLR cable, phantom power is effectively invisible to balanced dynamic mics and will not
cause any damage. Phantom power IS NOT applied to the ¼-inch portion of Channel 2.
7. Gain Control (Ch 2)
The Gain control is used to set the input level of your instrument. The clip LED can be used to gauge input
level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning the volume down on your gui-
tar or reducing the Gain control.
8. Tone Control (Ch 2)
Channel 2 is also equipped with a tone control for shaping your sound. At the mid position, your tonal response is
flat. Going clockwise will add more treble and rolloff some bass. Turning the knob counter clockwise with do the op-
posite, removing top end and accentuating the bass.
9. Master Effects
From lush reverb to a swirling rotary speaker simulator, the Acoustic Master Studio uses a DSP (Digital Signal
Processor) to create 16 custom Traynor effects. The Mix knob is used to blend in the required amount of the original,
clean signal. The Modify control is used to alter the chosen effect. The parameter that can be changed is listed for
each effect on the plate found on the top of your amp.
Channel 1 is always linked to the built-in effects. Turn the Mix control fully counter clockwise to bypass these
effects if desired. The Channel 2 can be inserted into the effects chain by depressing the CH2 EFX button.
10. Master Volume
The master control is used to increase or decrease the overall output of the Acoustic Master Studio. It has no effect
on the line out signal level or the effects loop.
11. Effects Footswitch
An optional footswitch, such as the single-switch APEX AFS1, can be used to bypass the built in effects.
12. Aux Input
The Aux In consists of a stereo RCA for use with line level devices like MP3 players, CD players, etc. The signal is
injected before the Master Volume control.
13. Line Out
The balanced Line Out jack outputs a signal carrying a summed channel 1 and 2, post-effects, pre Master
Volume. This means the Gain controls do affect the output of the Balanced Line Out with the effects being au-
dible but the Master Volume control will not attenuate the signal. The Line Out can be connected directly to a
mixer, a recording device or even another amplifier.
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