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An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT are reborn in the SVT-VR.
This dynamically powerful bass amp delivers a thunderous 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability, and tonal
flexibility, offering the classic vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features.
All of the features and controls of your SVT-VR are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide. We
recommend that you read this guide and understand them before you use the amplifier.
Features
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the SVT-VR
offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class. The outstanding
features of your new amplifier, features which set it apart from the competition, are listed below.
• TWO-CHANNEL OPERATION: Two separate channels with independent tone and volume controls
• BRIGHT AND NORMAL INPUTS: Each channel offers a choice of inputs: normal or high-end
enhanced (bright)
• ULTRA HI, ULTRA LOW, BASS CUT (CH. 1 ONLY) SWITCHES: Allow you to tailor your sound in
many different ways at the touch of a button
• MIDRANGE FREQUENCY SELECT “1•2•3” SWITCH (CH. 1 ONLY): Allows you to select the
operating range for the midrange control for increased tonal flexibility
• BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: Allow you to adjust tube bias and balance for optimal operation
• SLAVE OUT: Allows you to send a preamp signal to a secondary power amplifier
• POWER AMP IN/PREAMP OUT: A separate preamp may be connected to the Power Amp In jack,
and the Preamp Out jack may be connected to a slave amp
• TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUT: Independent level control - balanced XLR output jack -
switchable pre or post EQ - ground lift for balanced XLR
• HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS: Speakon
®
jacks for more reliable connections at higher output
Speakon
®
is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
SVT-VR Bass Amplifier