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Quilter Steeliare Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Pedal Steel Amplification

Summary of Steeliare

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    Pedal steel amplification owner’s manual © 2014 quilter labs, llc. All rights reserved quilter and the quilter logo are trademarks of quilter laboratories, llc.

  • Page 2: Explanation Of Symbols

    Important safety instructions 1 – read and keep these instructions. 2 – heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 3 – warning: to prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water. 4 – clean only with a dry cloth. 5 – do not i...

  • Page 3: Carton Contents:

    1 the quilter steelaire combo amplifier new tools for a new generation the steelaire combines a high output 15-inch speaker and a full 200 watts power plant to provide new levels of richness and clarity for the steel guitar player and all musicians desiring a big, clean sound. The steelaire is highl...

  • Page 4: Ch1 Input:

    2 amplifier input section and mode set-up the steelaire supports active or passive steel guitar volume pedals. An adjustable gain boost may be preset for one instrument. The amp may also be used with two different instruments, either separately or at the same time. Leds above each channel indicate t...

  • Page 5: Popular Amplifier Setups

    3 popular amplifier setups steel guitar, active volume pedal: connect between guitar and ch 1, and set mode to ch 1. Set volume with gain 1. (ch 2 remains available for a second instrument). • tip: gain 1 will normally remain clean up to about “8”. Some overdrive may occur on “10” (see limiter secti...

  • Page 6

    4 tone controls: “bass, body, bark, and bite” four active eq controls support a wide range of tone adjustments. The amplifier has a naturally bright, clean sound with ”flat” eq settings on “5”, but you should freely use the controls to get the sound you desire. Bass controls the “weight” of the soun...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Limiter

    5 limiter and tremolo section the limiter may be set up to prevent overdrive distortion and increase sustain. The tremolo has a widely adjustable depth and rate. Both effects are controlled by respective footswitch buttons. Setting up the limiter the limiter acts as a dynamic volume control that int...

  • Page 8

    6 reverb and master sections the reverb control sets the depth or amount of reverb. The dwell regulates how long the decay lasts, from a short “donk” to a lengthy “heavenly choir”. The tone ranges from dark and mellow on the left to bright and splashy on the right. The reverb section is controlled b...

  • Page 9: International Power Supply

    7 rear panel – ac power, speakers international power supply the steelaire can be used on all known worldwide ac voltages (100-250v), which allows you to play just about anywhere on the planet. Locking iec power cord the power cord that comes with your amplifier is designed to lock into the ac inlet...

  • Page 10: Effects Loop

    8 effects loop, footswitch, direct output effects loop the send jack outputs at 1v full scale which aligns with consumer and pro effects. The return jack interrupts the internal signal, and returns the effects output directly to the power amplifier. The 9vdc out jack will power one or two typical pe...

  • Page 11: Removing The Rack

    9 steelaire rack mount cabinet system removing the rack mount head unplug the cords and clear them from the access slots behind the amp, taking care not to drop them on the speaker. Remove the knurled thumbscrew and slide the amp out the back. Replace the thumbscrew for safe keeping. The amp may be ...

  • Page 12: Caring For Your Amplifier

    10 caring for your amplifier clean the outer surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or vacuum with a soft brush. Never use any abrasives, harsh cleaners or solvents. The steelaire amplifier is manufactured with high quality components using modern industrial processes that greatly reduce production defec...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    11 troubleshooting symptom action no power, no lights • ensure that the ac cord is fully seated and connected to a live source. • check the ac source by trying another device such as a lamp. Amp shuts off then after a short time, turns back on • automatic thermal protection is activating. Reduce the...

  • Page 14: Factory Service

    12 factory service to return an amplifier to quilter labs for service under the warranty policy, please visit www.Quilterlabs.Com and fill out the return request form. If you do not have access to the website, you may send a request by letter to quilter labs at 1700 sunflower, suite a, costa mesa, c...

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    13 limited transferable warranty important: please read this document completely. It contains important information about your rights and obligations, as well as limitations and exclusions that may or may not apply to you. By accepting delivery of the product(s), you agree to be bound by and accept ...

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    Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can ...