Eden Never Compromise WT405 Operation Manual - page 9
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The cooling system will automatically reset itself to full power as soon as
the unit cools down to a safe operating temperature.
NOTE: the D.I. will continue to operate normally even when the amplifier is
in thermal safety mode. Only the stage sound will be lost.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Excessive heat is a Very Bad Thing and can
result in severe damage to your amplifier. DO NOT bypass or
disconnect any part of your thermal safety system. Doing so will
immediately void your warranty!
SECOND REALLY IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT remove the rubber
feet from the bottom of your amp unless you are mounting it in a rack.
There is a vent underneath the amp; covering this vent will decrease the
effectiveness of the cooling system and may cause damage to your
amplifier. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mechanical and Thermal Issues – During operation, your amplifier should
always be placed away from sources of moisture or heat. Care should be
taken not to obstruct the ventilation holes on the bottom and sides of the
unit. In the event of thermal shutdown, you should eliminate the cause of the
thermal problem (poor ventilation, speaker loads lower than 2 ohms)
immediately. The supplied rack ears can be used to install your amplifier in
a conventional equipment rack for protection during transportation.
Electrical Connection – The WT405 requires at least 10 Amps of correctly
wired alternating current for proper operation. Providing less than 10 Amps
of power may result in poor amplifier performance and bad tone, so it’s
probably not a good idea to plug all of your band’s gear into a single wall
outlet.
Connections – All instrument-level input connections (everything but the
speakers) should be made with high quality shielded cables. The use of
speaker cables for input connections will result in excess noise.
Speaker connections should be made with high quality 16 gauge or heavier
unshielded speaker cables. We recommend 10 or 12 gauge cables.
The use of shielded line or instrument cables for speaker connections
can damage your amplifier. The speaker cable should be as short as
possible.
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Using the EQ Controls – Before you begin to twiddle knobs, let’s talk
about a few things. Excessive boosting of one or more EQ frequencies may
cause an overload in the EQ section. If this happens, the Clip light will
engage. This is a Very Bad Thing and needs to be corrected immediately.
If EQ clipping occurs, you can either decrease the boost or decrease the
Input Gain. Remember, too, that our EQ controls are active, and are meant to
turn both ways – not just UP! This means that you can enhance a certain
frequency spectrum either by boosting that frequency or by cutting the
adjacent frequencies. This latter method has the advantage of maximizing
potential headroom.
If possible, step well forward of your rig to get a better idea of how you will
sound in the room. You may be surprised at how different you sound once
you step away from the speakers.
NOTE: Many players rely on the Enhance Control (and perhaps a little
Midrange Massage) to get their sound. This method leaves the Bass and
Treble controls available to dial in to a particularly difficult room. Just
something to keep in mind, ok?
Setting Bass and Treble – OK, now it’s time to set the EQ, beginning with
the Bass and Treble controls. These controls cover a fairly broad frequency
spectrum and a little goes a long way. Adjust these controls up or down as
needed. We suggest playing a few notes in various areas of the neck so you
can hear what your adjustments have done across the fretboard.
Setting the Midrange – Adjusting the Midrange control will bring you
either more up-front in the mix or more in the background. As mentioned
earlier, you can choose between center frequencies for the Midrange control
– either 550Hz or 2.2KHz. The low position (550Hz) is good for general
playing and recording. It’s also good for dialing in a good Fretless Bass tone.
The high position (2.2KHz) is good for getting a more aggressive Rock tone.
We suggest you start in the low position. While playing, boost and cut the
Midrange so you can hear how it affects your tone.
Remember to play in all ranges, not just on the first few frets. Once you have
an idea of the tonal possibilities, switch to the High position and do the same
thing. This will give you a better idea of what this control can do for your
sound and you can then dial in what you want more effectively.