Blackstar DEPT. 10 DUAL DRIVE User Manual

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Blackstar DEPT. 10 DUAL DRIVE Specifications

General

Technology	Analog
Tubes	No
Channels	2
MIDI	No
USB	No
Weight	0.5 kg
Type	Overdrive
Switches	Bypass
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Instrument Input
Outputs	1 x 1/4" Output
Power Supply	9V DC (Power Supply Included)

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols and Explanations

Explanation of warning symbols indicating important operation and potential electric shock risks.

Introduction

Features

Top View Controls

Input Jack

Connect your guitar to the input jack using a screened guitar lead.

Gain 1 Control

Adjusts overdrive/distortion for Channel 1, increasing gain for more overdriven tones.

Level 1 Control

Sets overall volume for Channel 1, used with Gain 1 for desired drive and volume.

Channel 1 Mode Switch

Switches Channel 1 between Clean and Crunch modes, offering versatile tone options.

Bass Control

Adjusts low-end frequencies for tight, cutting, or warm, thumping tones.

Middle Control

Adjusts mid-frequencies for tone 'body', from scooped rhythm to sustained lead tones.

Treble Control

Fine-tunes treble frequencies for warm, dark, or bright, cutting sounds.

ISF Control

Infinite Shape Feature adjusts tone signature between American and British characteristics.

Gain 2 Control

Adjusts overdrive/distortion for Channel 2, from crunch to screaming lead tones.

Level 2 Control

Sets overall volume for Channel 2, used with Gain 2 for desired drive and volume.

Cab Rig Switch

Selects one of three Cab Rig speaker environments for detailed sound shaping.

Valve Guard

View of ECC83 valve; warning against removing guard as there are no user serviceable parts.

Channel 2 Mode Switch

Sets Channel 2 between Crunch (dynamic) and Overdrive (higher gain, presence).

Output Jack

Connects to other pedals or amp inputs; recommended first in effects chain for tone preservation.

Cab Rig Output

DSP speaker simulator output for cabinet detail, edit via Architect software.

Channel 1 Status LED

Indicates if Channel 1 is active (WHITE LED on) or inactive (LED off).

Channel 1 Footswitch

Toggle Channel 1 on or off with this footswitch.

Channel 2 Status LED

Indicates if Channel 2 is active (RED LED on) or inactive (LED off).

Channel 2 Footswitch

Toggle Channel 2 on or off with this footswitch.

Rear View Connections

FX Loop Send

Connects the input of an external effects unit to keep signal clean.

FX Loop Return

Connects the output of an external effects unit.

DC Inlet

Input for the 9V DC / 500mA power adaptor. Only use the included supply.

USB Audio Output

Connects to PC/Mac for audio capture, with Cab Rig preset applied or DI signal.

XLR Line/DI Output

Balanced output for PA, mixing desk or interface, with Cab Rig preset or DI signal.

Specifications