SETTING YOUR L
EVEL
?
Effective use
of the gain control will ensure the best
signal
-
to
-
noise ratio. The Set Level,
Compressor, and EQ Clip indicators are all
provided to assist you in setting your level
correctly. You should begin the process
with your master control s
et to a low, or off
position, and your tone controls set flat.
While playing your instrument normally,
bring the gain control up until the set level
light or the compressor light winks on the
peaks that result from your strongest normal
attack. This will
generally show up most on
your lower strings. You will use the
compressor light if the compressor is
engaged (enhance knob pushed in) and the
Set Level light if the compressor is disabled
(enhance knob pulled out). If more
compression is desired, increa
se the gain
control so the compressor light comes on
more readily. Having set your initial level,
you are now ready to proceed with setting
up your tone controls. Since tone
adjustments have an impact on the overall
preamp gain level, you may well need t
o
return to the gain control and repeat this
process once you have completed your EQ
adjustments.