Samson Acoustic Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Hartke AC75 and AC150 Acoustic Amplifier Features
The Hartke AC75 and AC150 Acoustic Ribbon series amplifiers employ the most advanced elec-
tronic and speaker design concepts in acoustic instrument amplification. Here are some of their
main features:
The Acoustic Ribbon amplifiers and internal speaker systems have been matched to produce
a linear and controlled frequency response via the custom-designed, 5-inch full-range drivers
and unique high frequency ribbon transducers.
The Acoustic Ribbon series feature a custom designed, planar ribbon high frequency trans
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ducer set on a precision formed waveguide providing linear output of the high-frequency
range. The results are immediately apparent; a sweet and natural top-end response without
the resonant distortion that's common in other standard tweeters. The AC75 employs a 2 x
4-inch ribbon on a 5 x 7 waveguide, while the AC150 has a 2 x 4-inch ribbon on a 7 x 7 wave-
guide.
Both Acoustic Ribbon models offer ample power. The AC75, with 75 watts in a bi-amped con
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figuration delivering 50 watts for the full range speakers and 25 watts for the ribbon tweeter.
The AC150 has a total of 150 watts of power with 2 times 50 watts for the left and right pairs
of 5-inch drivers, plus 50 watts for the ribbon.
The Acoustic Ribbon series amplifiers feature dual Input Channel configuration with Active
and Piezo inputs on Channel 1 and XLR mic and RCA line inputs on Channel 2.
You can add a splash of delay and chorus or gallons of lush reverb to either input channel
using one of the Acoustic Ribbon's 100 on-board, 24-bit digital effects. The effects section
includes a SELECT control with a bright, dual seven-segment LED display to dial up the effects
presets, plus a LEVEL control to adjust the amount of effects you want to hear.
The Acoustic Ribbon amps give you a lot of control for your acoustic instrument rig. Channel
1 has GAIN, BASS and TREBLE controls, an EFX IN/OUT switch for adding effects, plus a PHASE
switch to help eliminate feedback. Channel 2 offers a GAIN control plus an EFX IN/OUT switch
for adding effects.
A useful Notch Filter with FREQUENCY and DEPTH controls helps eliminate feedback by allow
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ing you to dial out the resonant frequency.
When the PHASE switch is engaged, the input polarity is reversed so that the instrument and
speaker system will not be in Phase and the chance of feedback is reduced.
To adjust the overall system tonal response, the Acoustic Ribbon series provide a 5-band
Graphic Equalizer with 12 dB of cut and boost at 100Hz, 315Hz, 1kHz, 3.5kHz and 10kHz.
The Acoustic Ribbon series amplifiers have a rear panel Effects Loop for using external signal
processors plus a Direct Output making it easy to interface with the main PA system.
The Acoustic Ribbon series amplifier cabinets are solidly built with rugged plywood construc
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tion, precision tuning and Hartke's world-famous, trademarked Kickback™ enclosure.
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