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Engl Powerball User Manual

Engl Powerball
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Powerball
Operator´s Manual
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Guitar Amplifier
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Engl Powerball Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance4, 8, 16 Ohms
Power Output100 Watts
TypeTube Amplifier
OutputsLine Out
Speaker Output2 x 1/4"
EQBass, Middle, Treble

Summary

Frontpanel Controls

1 Input

1/4" unbalanced input for connecting your guitar.

2 Ch I Gain

Sets input sensitivity and preamp saturation for Main Channel I (Clean & Crunch).

3 Bright

Boosts upper treble range for Clean and Crunch channels.

4 Bottom

Boosts low-end range for Main Channel I (Clean & Crunch).

5 Bass

Controls the bass frequencies of the passive EQ for Main Channel I.

6 Middle

Controls the mid-range frequencies of the passive EQ for Main Channel I.

7 Treble-Clean

Controls the treble frequencies for the Clean mode of Main Channel I.

8 Treble-Crunch

Controls the treble frequencies for the Crunch mode of Main Channel I.

9 Clean Volume

Volume control for the Clean channel, influencing the Send level.

10 Crunch Volume

Volume control for the Crunch channel, influencing the Send level.

11 POWER TUBE MONITOR V1

Indicates if power tube V1 shut off due to excessive current.

12 POWER TUBE MONITOR V2

Indicates if power tube V2 shut off due to excessive current.

13 POWER TUBE MONITOR V3

Indicates if power tube V3 shut off due to excessive current.

14 POWER TUBE MONITOR V4

Indicates if power tube V4 shut off due to excessive current.

15 Presence

Shapes high-frequency response in the power amp stage for all channels.

16 Depth Punch

Shapes low-frequency response in the power amp stage for all channels.

17 Ch II Gain

Sets input sensitivity and preamp saturation for Main Channel II (Lo & Hi Lead).

18 Lo Lead Bottom

Boosts low-end EQ for the Lo Lead channel.

19 Hi Lead Bottom

Boosts low-end EQ for the Hi Lead channel.

20 Bass

Controls bass frequencies of the passive EQ for Main Channel II (Lo and Hi Lead).

21 Middle open

Mid-range voicing for Main Channel II when 'open' sound style is selected.

22 Middle focused

Mid-range voicing for Main Channel II when 'focused' sound style is selected.

23 Treble

Controls treble frequencies of the passive EQ for Main Channel II (Lo and Hi Lead).

24 Lo Lead Volume

Volume control for the Lo Lead channel, influencing the Send level.

25 Hi Lead Volume

Volume control for the Hi Lead channel, influencing the Send level.

26 open/focused

Selects between looser ('open') and tighter ('focused') mid-range voicings.

27 Ch I/II

Selects between Main Channel I and Main Channel II.

28 Gain Lo/Hi (Gain Boost)

Increases input sensitivity for Clean/Crunch and Lo Lead/Hi Lead channels.

29 Master A

Master volume A for the power amp output.

30 Master B

Master volume B for the power amp output.

31 Stand By

Silences the power amp to allow tubes to stay warm.

32 Power

AC power on/off switch for the amplifier.

Rear Panel Controls

33 AC SOCKET

Connection for the AC power cord.

34 AC Fuse Box

Houses the main fuse and a spare fuse.

35 Footswitch Master A - B; Style open - focused

Stereo jack for footswitch control of Master Volume and Sound Style.

36 Footswitch Channel Ch I - Ch II ; Gain Lo - Hi

Stereo jack for footswitch control of Channels and Gain boost.

37 Custom Footswitch Port

9-pin port for connecting the ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5.

38 Noise Gate Threshold

Adjusts the sensitivity of the noise gate for the lead channel.

39 F.X. Loop Send

Output for connecting an external effects processor.

40 F.X. Loop Return

Input for connecting an external effects processor.

41 Balance

Mix control for the effects loop signal (Dry/Effect blend).

42 Poweramp Output 4 Ohms parallel

Speaker output for 4-ohm cabinets or two 8-ohm cabinets.

43 Poweramp Output 8 Ohms parallel

Speaker output for 8-ohm cabinets or two 16-ohm cabinets.

44 Poweramp Output 16 Ohms

Speaker output for one 16-ohm cabinet.

Remote Control Options

1. Two-way footswitch

Connects via stereo 1/4" cord for channel and master volume switching.

2. MIDI-Switcher

Connects via stereo 1/4" cords for MIDI-controlled channel and style switching.

3. ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5

Connects via 9-pin cable for direct access to all channels and functions.

Technical Data

Rated power

Amplifier output power rating.

Tubes

List of vacuum tubes used in the amplifier.

Fuses

Specifications for internal and external fuses.

Power Consumption

Maximum power draw of the amplifier.

Dimensions

Physical size of the amplifier head.

Weight

Total weight of the amplifier head.

Tube array

Diagram showing the placement of tubes in the chassis.

Sound Setting Samples

Sound sample 1: Crystal Clear

Example settings for achieving a crystal clear guitar tone.

Sound sample 2: Power Crunch

Example settings for a powerful crunch guitar tone.

Sound sample 3: Ultra Scoop Metal

Example settings for a scooped mid-range metal guitar tone.

Sound sample 4: Infinite Pressure

Example settings for a high-gain, sustained lead guitar tone.

Sound sample 5: Liquid Lead

Example settings for a smooth, singing lead guitar tone.

Important Safety and Handling Information

Handling and Care

Guidelines for protecting the amplifier from physical damage and ensuring optimal performance.

Critical Safety Warnings

Essential precautions regarding high volume, tube heat, electrical safety, and servicing.

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