Traynor BassMaster BM15C Mode D'emploi page 5

1. Power
BM12Mobile
Power Switch / Charge Status and Battery capacity LEDs
The power switch on the BassMaster Mobile is located on the top panel just above
the D.I. switches and the fuse is located on the rear panel. The BassMaster Mobile
will always be in charge mode when the unit is plugged into the wall. The power
indicator will be illuminated when plugged in. It will be illuminated red whenever the
battery is not 100% fully charged and will turn green when charging is complete.
When the unit is turned on the battery charge status LEDs will illuminate to let you
know the state of charge of the battery. When the battery is almost fully depleted
the left most charge indicator will turn red indicating the unit must be charged.
Note: The power is reduced when running in Battery Mode to preserve battery life.
BM15C
Power Switch and LED
The power switch and fuse for the BM15C are located on the rear panel. The power
LED on the top panel of the BM15C illuminates green when the unit is powered on.
2. 0dB/Passive, -6dB/Active Inputs
The input circuit has been designed for most basses but, as we know, all basses are not
created equal. The BassMasters feature inputs that accommodate a wide range of basses
by including a 0 dB input (for basses with lower signals such as passive basses) and a -6
dB input (for basses with stronger signals). For basses with standard, single-coil pickups,
we suggest the 0 dB input and for active, or extremely 'hot' pickups such as humbuckers, try using the -6 dB input. In all
cases, the Gain control setting will establish the type of clean or overdriven sound being produced by the amp.
3. Bright and Deep Switches
The BassMaster amplifiers come equipped with the option to pre-contour your tone. The setting of these switches will also
appear at the pre-EQ output of the D.I. The Bright switch will add extra sheen. The Deep switch will provide a mid-scoop.
4. Gain Control and Limit LED
Gain Gain
The BassMaster's Gain control allows you to set the level of the signal before it's sent to the tone controls
as well as to the Drive control. Higher Gain setting will allow you to push the signal into the onboard
Limit
limiter for more saturated bass tones.
5. Drive Control
Drive
The BassMaster's Drive control is used in combination with the Gain control. It's comprised of a separate gain circuit
that is mixed in parallel with the original signal. The EQ of this circuit is designed to provide more girth to the original
signal. If the Gain and Drive controls are both set to higher levels this will also provide a saturated overdrive sound if
desired. Turning this control fully counterclockwise effectively takes the Drive out of the signal path.
Off Max
6. Tone Controls
A wide range of sonic possibilities, covering the entire audio spectrum, can be achieved using the four active
tone controls on the BassMaster amplifiers. Each tone control has a range of ±15 db. The center position
denotes a neutral or nominal setting for all controls. The Bass and Treble controls are normal shelving tone
controls. The Low Mid control is centered at 220 Hz and the Hi Mid control is centered at 500 Hz.
User Tip: When starting out, center all the tone controls and adjust while playing until the
desired tone is achieved.
7. Master Control
The Master volume adjusts the overall signal level sent to the amplifier; it is your primary "loudness" control. In the
BassMaster amplifiers the Master Volume is also configured as a power level control. This configuration will allow
you to achieve your desired level of saturation at any power level you desire all the way down to a few milliwatts.
8. Phones Jack
The Phones jack has been provided for connecting headphones which allows practice or recording
without making any audible sound through the speakers. When you plug headphones in the BassMaster,
Phones
the amplifier is disconnected from the speaker/s.
Note: When the Phones jack is used, the XLR Line Out and Effects Send jack are active and still function.
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Charging
Battery Status
BM12MOBILE
POWER POWER
On
Off
BM15C