Hughes & Kettner 96 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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The EDITION BLUE-R features a newly developed preamp that
not only produces authentic harmonic overdrive but also responds
dynamically to your picking style. Based on semiconductors, this
innovative circuitry simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube
amps and delivers sound quality unparalleled in this price range.
It also provides the dynamics demanding guitarists require for
musical expression.
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Depending on the preamp control settings, the EDITION BLUE -R
delivers a variety of contemporary and Vintage clean tones. At higher
VOLUME settings, the "SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight
edge you would expect from a Vintage tube amp. If desired, the
CLEAN channel can put out plenty of crunch.
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This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock sounds with
a very British feel. The MID control is a very effective sound-
shaping tool; it lets you dial in many different lead sounds. If
you drastically taper off the mids, the EDITION BLUE-R will
produce the unmistakable sound of modern tube amps - ideal for
tapping and heavy-duty power chord-riffing.
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In the signal chain, the EDITION BLUE-R reverb section is
located after the FX loop so you can use it for external effects
and still achieve a clean reverb sound. Additionally, the reverb
level automatically adjusts its own level when you switch between
channels, more for clean, less for lead.
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Input sensitivity is broad enough to handle guitars equipped with
humbuckers, active pickups, or single coils.
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Determines the CLEAN channel's volume. Depending on the
type of pickups in your instrument, the amp will begin to clip
somewhere around the 12 o'clock setting (SoftClick).
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This channel selector switch activates either the CLEAN or LEAD
channel. The LEAD channel is active when the button is pressed.
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The red LED illuminates when the LEAD channel is active.
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Controls the amount of distortion in the LEAD channel.
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Determines the LEAD channel volume level in relation to the
CLEAN channel volume level.
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Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for both channels.
MID and TREBLE controls influence each other, as is standard in
tube amps: if you boost the treble, the mids are cut and vice versa.
This sound-shaping feature allows you to dial in a wide variety of
subtle tonal variations.
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Controls how much integrated reverb is added to the signal.
Reverb is automatically adjusted for each channel when you switch
channels.
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Controls the amp‘s master volume level. The LINE OUT signal is
unaffected by the MASTER control.
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Use this jack to feed the signal to the input of an FX processor.
You can also route the signal to a second power amp or through a
RED BOX to a mixing console.
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If you are sending the LINE OUT signal to an FX processor,
connect the output from that processor to this jack.
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This jack is for a standard footswitch (e.g. Hughes & Kettner
FS-1) and it allows you to switch back and forth between the
CLEAN and LEAD channels. When using a footswitch, ensure
the CHANNEL SELECT switch on the amp‘s front panel is set to
CLEAN.
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Headphone jack. The speaker is automatically switched off when a
plug is inserted into this jack.
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Connect the included Euro-norm mains cord to this socket.
Ensure the amp's voltage rating matches your local AC voltage
rating before you plug the cord into the wall socket.
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Jack for connecting CD players (tape decks).