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Hughes & Kettner ATTAX User Manual

Hughes & Kettner ATTAX
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3-CHANNEL
GUITAR PREAMPLIFIER
Hughes & Kettner Musical Instruments
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Magdeburgerstr.6 6690
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Hughes & Kettner ATTAX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHughes & Kettner
ModelATTAX
CategoryMusical Instrument Amplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ATTAX PREAMP FEATURES

3 CHANNELS

Describes the three channels: Clean, Crunch, Lead, covering different tonal characteristics.

EFFECTS LOOPS

Details the two separate effects loops: a standard Mono FX LOOP and a Stereo LOOP.

STEREO SETUP CAPABILITIES

Explains stereo configurations and the integration of stereo effects processors.

RECORDING OUT JACKS

Covers frequency-corrected outputs for recording, simulating a miked cabinet sound.

MIDI CONTROL FEATURE

Highlights the MIDI option for seamless control of channels and effects loops via messages.

THE ATTAX'S THREE CHANNELS

SOLID STATE CLEAN CHANNEL

Details the solid-state CLEAN channel's innovative circuitry for warm, hi-fi clean tones.

VINTAGE TUBE CRUNCH CHANNEL

Describes the ATTAX CRUNCH tube channel's tonal spectrum from clean to overdrive.

HEAVY TUBE LEAD CHANNEL

Explains the LEAD channel's extreme gain reserves for modern lead playing and heavy chords.

CHANNEL SELECTION

Explains how to switch between the CLEAN, CRUNCH, and LEAD channels using switches and LEDs.

FRONT PANEL CONTROL FEATURES

INPUT AND MIDI LEARN

Describes the 1/4" instrument input jack and the MIDI LEARN button for saving settings.

CLEAN CHANNEL CONTROLS

Covers the CLEAN volume, GREEN CLEAN LED indicator, and the EQ section.

CHANNEL SELECTOR AND CRUNCH GAIN

Explains the CLEAN/TUBE selector switch and the CRUNCH GAIN pot for input sensitivity.

CONTINUED FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

CRUNCH AND LEAD CHANNEL INDICATORS

Describes the YELLOW CRUNCH LED and RED LEAD LED indicators.

TUBE CHANNELS VOICING SECTION

Explains the active/passive circuits for tone control in the CRUNCH and LEAD channels.

THE ATTAX MASTER SECTION

CHANNEL MASTER CONTROLS

Details CRUNCHMASTER and LEADMASTER for balancing channel volumes.

MAIN MASTER VOLUME AND FX-MIX

Explains the STEREO MASTER VOLUME and FX-MIX controls for overall output and blend.

CONTINUED FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & MASTER SECTION

PHONES AND MAIN SWITCH

Describes the headphone jack output and the AC mains power switch.

BACK PANEL CONTROL FEATURES

MAINS INPUT AND FUSE

Describes the mains power socket and the fuse holder for safety.

RECORDING OUT JACKS

Explains the frequency-corrected stereo signal output jacks for recording.

BACK PANEL CONNECTIVITY AND LOOPS

MONO FX LOOP

Describes the serial signal path for external effects processors via LOOP RETURN.

STEREO FX LOOP

Details the parallel STEREO EFFECTS LOOP with SEND/RETURN jacks and FX MIX control.

LINE OUT JACKS

Explains the LINE OUT jacks for feeding the preamp's signal to power amps.

STAGEBOARD AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

STAGEBOARD CONNECTION AND FUNCTION

Explains the STAGEBOARD jack, its role in channel switching, and LED indicators.

EFFECTS LOOP SWITCHING VIA STAGEBOARD

Explains how the STAGEBOARD can be used to activate/deactivate the STEREO EFFECTS LOOP.

TECHNICAL DATA SUMMARY

Provides technical specifications for the ATTAX, including circuitry, channels, jacks, and dimensions.

ATTAX STEREO SET-UP DIAGRAM

ATTAX SIGNAL ROUTING DIAGRAM

ATTAX SOUND EXAMPLES

TOP FORTY SET (SINGLE COIL)

Provides example settings for a 'Top Forty' sound with single-coil pickups.

VINTAGE SET (SINGLE COIL)

Offers example settings for a vintage sound with single-coil pickups.

HEAVY SET (HUMBUCKER)

Gives example settings for a heavy sound with humbucker pickups.

FUSION SET (HUMBUCKER)

Provides example settings for a fusion sound with humbucker pickups.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Covers general warnings about placement, power source, ventilation, and basic handling.

SPECIFIC SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Details conditions requiring unplugging, servicing, and safety for fuse replacement.

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