Input
1. PASSIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with passive-pickups to the BMAX.
2. ACTIVE: This jack allows for the connection of a bass guitar with active-pickups to the BMAX. It is attenu-
ated, with respect to the “passive input” by about 12dB to allow for the higher level output of active-pickup
systems.
Pre-amp
3. BRIGHT: The Bright Switch connects a capacitor to the GAIN circuit creating an 8dB boost @ 5KHertz.
4. GAIN: This controls the output of the preamp section post EQ.
5. 3-BAND INTERACTVE EQUALIZER: The Bass and Treble controls are mainly “boost” and the Mid control
only “cut”. While there is no absolutely flat position, the response is reasonably flat with the controls set at
TREBLE: 2, MID: 0, BASS: 2, with the bright switch off. The circuit can be described as interacting, such that
when the TREBLE and BASS tone controls are turned to 0 and the MID tone control is turned to -10, then
no signal is passed at all.
Para-mids
6. FREQ: A range from 250hz to 1000hz is adjustable with the FREQ knob.
7. GAIN: Plus or minus 12dB.
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FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS