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Hartke HA3000 User Manual

Hartke HA3000
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MODEL HA4000
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Hartke HA3000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Effects LoopYes
CompressorNo
Power Output300 Watts
Tube PreampYes
Inputs1 x 1/4" Instrument
Outputs1/4" Speaker Outputs, XLR Direct Out

Summary

Introduction

HA3000 HA4000 Features

HA3000 Front Panel Guided Tour

Inputs

Connect bass guitar to 1/4" unbalanced jacks for passive or active electronics.

Volume Control

Overall volume control for setting desired output level.

Shape Control

Applies a specialized notch filter to shape frequency response for tone customization.

Intensity Control

Determines the degree of effect of the Shape curve on the signal.

EQ Controls

Four bands of equalization providing up to 15 dB cut or boost.

Direct Out

Balanced XLR output for sending a dry, pre-EQ signal to PA or mixer.

Status LEDs

Indicates Power, Clip, and Protection status.

Power Switch

Turns the HA3000 amplifier on or off.

HA3000 Rear Panel Guided Tour

Fuse Holder

Holds the fuse for AC power operation.

AC Input

Connects the supplied standard 3-pin IEC plug.

Send Pre

1/4" jack to send signal to effects processor, pre-EQ/Shape.

Return Pre

1/4" jack to return signal from effects processor, pre-EQ/Shape.

Send Post

1/4" jack to send signal to effects processor, post-EQ/Shape.

Return Post

1/4" jack to return signal from effects processor, post-EQ/Shape.

Line Out

1/4" unbalanced line-level output for slave amplifiers.

Preamp Out

Balanced XLR output for sending signal to PA or mixing console.

Ground Lift Switch

Reduces hum by removing chassis ground from XLR pin 1.

Speaker Outputs

1/4" jacks for connecting bass cabinets.

Fan

Variable speed fan for cooling the amplifier.

HA4000 Front Panel Guided Tour

Audio Mute Switch

Temporarily silences all outputs except Tuner Out for tuning.

Inputs

Connect bass guitar to 1/4" unbalanced jacks for passive or active electronics.

Volume Control

Overall volume control for setting desired output level.

Shape Control

Applies a specialized notch filter to shape frequency response for tone customization.

Intensity Control

Determines the degree of effect of the Shape curve on the signal.

DBASS Control

Adds ultra-low subharmonic frequencies to the output signal.

Low EQ Control

Provides cut or boost at 140 Hz with a peak curve.

Mid Low and Mid High EQ Controls

Fully parametric EQ bands with sweepable frequency and bandwidth.

High EQ Control

Shelving control providing cut or boost at 5 kHz.

Status LEDs

Indicates Power, Clip, and Protection status.

Power Switch

Turns the HA4000 amplifier on or off.

HA4000 Rear Panel Guided Tour

Fuse Holder

Holds the fuse for AC power operation.

AC Input

Connects the supplied standard 3-pin IEC plug.

Mute Footswitch

Connects a footswitch for activating the audio mute function.

Send Pre

1/4" jack to send signal to effects processor, pre-EQ/Shape.

Return Pre

1/4" jack to return signal from effects processor, pre-EQ/Shape.

Send Post

1/4" jack to send signal to effects processor, post-EQ/Shape.

Return Post

1/4" jack to return signal from effects processor, post-EQ/Shape.

Tuner Out

1/4" output signal suitable for connecting to a tuner.

SBASS Out

Line-level output for subharmonic signal to a subwoofer amplifier.

Line Out

1/4" unbalanced line-level output for slave amplifiers.

Direct Out

Balanced XLR output for sending a dry, pre-EQ signal to PA or mixer.

Preamp Out

Balanced XLR output for sending signal to PA or mixing console.

Ground Lift Switch

Reduces hum by removing chassis ground from XLR pin 1.

Speaker Outputs

1/4" jacks for connecting bass cabinets.

Fan

Variable speed fan for cooling the amplifier.

Setting Up and Using HA3000 HA4000

Using Equalization and Shape

HA3000 Equalization Controls

Description of the four EQ bands (Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High) for the HA3000.

HA4000 Equalization Controls

Description of the five EQ bands (DBASS, Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High) for the HA4000.

Shape Control Explanation

Explanation of the Shape control's notch filter and equalization curve.

EQ and Shape Usage Tips

Suggestions for using EQ and Shape controls for different bass tones.

Specifications

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