Blackstar Artisan 15 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
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Blackstar Artisan 15 Specifications

General

Brand	Blackstar
Model	Artisan 15
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Alerts users to dangerous voltage, shock risk, and importance of accompanying literature.

Introduction

Features

Technical Information

Power Amplifier

Details the 15W power amplifier, its Class A operation, pentode/triode modes, and valve components.

Preamplifier Channels

Describes the ECC83 and EF86 preamplifier channels, their gain, tone, and characteristics.

Transformers

Explains the construction and importance of output and mains transformers for sound quality and reliability.

Channel Blending

Explains how to blend the two channels to achieve varied tonal variations.

Front Panel Controls

Channel 1 Controls

Details the Hi/Lo Inputs, Volume, and Tone controls for Channel 1.

Channel 2 Controls

Details the Hi/Lo Inputs, Volume, and Tone controls for Channel 2.

Master Controls

Explains the Power Indicator, Mode Switch, Standby, and Power controls.

Rear Panel

Speaker Outputs and Impedance

Covers speaker output connections and the impedance matching selector.

Fuses and Mains Input

Details the H.T. Fuse, Mains Fuse, and the Mains Input connection.

Technical Specification