Summary of MB2 500
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Mb 2 500 owner’s manual.
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2 mb² series robert gallien founder and president noi tc ud ort ni congratulations! Your purchase of a new gallien-krueger mb² series amplifier is surely the result of much care- ful consideration on your part. For our part, we at gallien-krueger are pleased that you chose us, and are determined tha...
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3 mb² series t st ne tn o c f o el ba warning! This amplifier is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high spl’s can cause dameage to your hearing. Always set the volume at a safe listening level or use hearing protection if the unit is operated at higher levels. C ...
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4 mb² series noi ta mr of ni yt ef a s safety information please read all enclosed safety precautions before connecting or operating this product. Verify line voltage and amperage: your new mb² series bass amplifier has been factory con- figured for use with the specific line voltage for your locati...
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5 mb² series quick start tr at s kc iu q the mb² series amplifier is designed to be simple to operate. All controls have a well defined purpose. These directions will take you through the basics and give you a good start for setting up your sound. 1. Plug it in: set the power switch to off and conne...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 -10 db pad/clip indicator: input attenuator button. This button is generally set to the out position except in cases where the clip led flashes more than occasionally. It may be neces- sary to “pad” the input if you are using a bass w...
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S e n d r e t u r n t u n e r f t . S w i t c h e q g n d a c i n p u t 1 2 0 v / 6 0 h z 5 8 0 w gnd lift pre post f u l l p o w e r f x d i r e c t o u t pa t c h b a y l i n e o u t ( 2 ) h e a d p h o n e s ( 1 ) s p e a k e r 500 wat ts @ 4 ohms class 2 wiring 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 11 2 3 4 ...
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8 mb² series sg nit te s el p ma s reggae: jazz/fusion: front pickup recommended. Both pickups recommended. Slap: rock: both pickups recommended. Both pickups recommended. Settings & sounds : the mb² series is versatile in its sound and tone. Below are a few suggested amp settings that can be used a...
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9 mb² serie s sound tips sp it d nu o s the mb² series has several unique features which, if used properly, will obtain the sound you have been searching for. The equalizer: the equalizer is used to fine tune your sound. When adjusting making adjustments, do it just a little at a time. These are act...
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10 mb² series noi tal lat sni installation: to insure proper operation and to avoid potential safety hazards, place the unit on a firm, level surface. Ventilation: make certain that proper space is provided for ven- tilation. Never block the fan vent holes located on the sides of the amplifier. If t...
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11 mb² series . T hc e t kl a tech talk characteristics of the mb² series: the mb² series is a flexible, state-of-the-art amplifier designed to deliver maximum perfor- mance while remaining small, lightweight and simple to operate. This is accomplished through a few, very important features: · class...
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Noise: -90 db reference to 500w/350w, “a” weighted cooling: variable speed fan amplifier protection: full short circuit, thermal and rf protection. Stable into reactive and mismatch loads. Five second muted warm-up. Dimensions (hxwxd): 1.75”[44.45mm] x 11”[279.4mm] x 9”[228.67mm]. 1 rack spaces. Wei...
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13 2 mb 500 owner’s manual part # 160-05100-a.