Summary of Contents for Gallien-Krueger 700RB series
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Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger 700RB Series If your 700RB Series amplifier or combo did not come product is surely the result of much careful consideration with all the items listed above, or if you encounter on your part. For our part, we at Gallien-Krueger are problems while setting up your new equipment, please pleased that you chose us, and are determined that you contact your local dealer, or us as soon as possible at:...
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I have never seen the point in doing things the way others have done them. I also have not been very interested in following the latest fad. I am a Stanford educated engineer who worked his way through school as a musician. Like all musicians, I have lugged amplifiers up stairways and into car trunks, always wondering why these things had to be so heavy, bulky, and hard to handle.
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The 700RB Series is designed to be simple to operate. All controls have a well defined purpose and are well behaved. These directions will take you through the basics and give you a good start for setting up your sound. Do not connect the Speakon cable labeled “Bridge Mode”...
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The 700RB Series has several unique features which, if used properly, will obtain that sound you have been searching for. The Equalizer is used to fine tune your sound. When Turning up the Boost control, will add a little growl to adjusting it, do it just a little at a time.
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The 700RB’s unique design allows for easy setup into Bi- Amp or Normal configurations. The operational mode is configured by how you connect your speaker cabinets. In addition, you have the option of driving one cabinet in Bi-Amp and one with Normal operation. The Bi-Amp feature of the 700RB series is automati- The 700RB series amplifier is configured for cally engaged when you connect an RBH series...
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To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. If a replacement cord is used, make Your new 700RB Series Bass Amp has been factory certain that it is of consistent quality and gauge as the configured for use with: original.
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· To insure proper operation and to avoid When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft and potential safety hazards, place the unit on a dry cloth. If necessary, first wipe the surface with a firm, level surface. When installing the unit soft cloth slightly dampened with mild, soapy water, in a rack, be sure the mounting hardware can followed by a fresh cloth with clean water.
13 14 15 16 10 11 An electronically balanced output, that you can run Boost and cut at 1 kHz +10dB, “Q Optimized,” band to your P.A. system. pass type. Works on lower string harmonics, and effects the punch of your sound. Selects the direct out signal from before or after the EQ.
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The power cord is detachable and plugs in here. 380W power amp output for Full-Range operation only. They deliver 380 watts into 4 Ohms. Lower impedances should not be used. Each jack has a minimum of 8 Ohms each. Higher impedances such as 8 Ohms, 16 Ohms, or No Load are acceptable.
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The 700RB Series combos deliver the 700RB’s unique features and distinct sound by using a variety of internal speaker configurations, GK’s RBH cabinet technology and a unique Lock N’ Roll transport system. 700RB/112 One 8 Ohm 12 speaker and The Lock N’ Roll transport system is designed for one 8 Ohm horn quick and easy rolling of the combo on flat surfaces 700RB/115...
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The 700RB Series is a flexible, state-of-the-art Bass There is nothing in the 700RB Series power amp to Amplifier, designed to deliver maximum performance, come between you and your sound except faithful, and be simple to operate. This is accomplished raw power.
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Bi-Amp systems allow the crossover to be electronic Voicing filters are used to completely re-voice the amplifier. In the case of the Contour and String Bass and therefore, have much higher quality than passive crossovers. A crossover separates the sound into two controls, the effect is dramatic.
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The 700RB Series uses a “dual rail power supply” that To make use of the 700RB’s Bi-Amp feature you will generates about half the heat of conventional amplifiers. need to use the four conductor Speakon cable (provided Low output signals run off a low voltage supply, and high with the 700RB head, and included with the combos for level signals run off a high voltage supply.
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Output Power: Cooling Continuously Variable- 380W Amplifier 225W @ 8 Ohms Speed Fan 380W @ 4 Ohms Amplifier Protection: 50W Amplifier 50W @ 8 Ohms Full short circuit, thermal,& RF protection. 75W @ 4 Ohms Stable into reactive and mismatched loads. Input Section: Five second muted warm-up.
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