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Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 User Manual

Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200
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Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output200 W
Amp TypeSolid State
Channels4
EQ3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble)
Effects LoopYes
Line OutYes
Headphone OutYes
MIDIYes
BluetoothYes
Red BoxYes, Red Box AE+
ControlsGain, Master, Presence, Resonance, Sagging
EffectsReverb
FootswitchOptional
Weight3.6 kg
Speaker Outputs1 x 8 Ohm, 1 x 16 Ohm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Things to do before operating the amp

Essential pre-operation checks and considerations for safe and optimal performance of the amplifier.

Quick Start

The fundamentals of handling Black Spirit 200

How the knobs work

Explains how the amplifier's knobs function across different channels and modes, including programmable aspects.

Selecting presets

Details how to switch between saved sound settings (presets) using MIDI or an app.

Remote Control via the Hughes & Kettner FSM-432 MK III MIDI Board

Guide to using the FSM-432 MIDI footswitch for preset selection and control.

Programming a preset

Instructions on how to save custom sound settings into the amplifier's memory slots.

The Black Spirit Remote App for iPad

Information on using the dedicated iPad app for extended control and management of the amplifier.

The channel section

Input

Details the primary guitar input jack and its connection requirements.

Gain

Explains the Gain control's function in determining input sensitivity and preamp saturation.

Clean Channel

Description of the Clean channel's sound characteristics and headroom.

Crunch Channel

Details the Crunch channel for classic overdrive tones.

Lead Channel

Describes the Lead channel for enhanced musicality and solo performance.

Ultra Channel

Information on the Ultra channel for high-gain tones.

Boost

Explains the Boost function for enhancing specific frequencies.

Bass, Mid, Treble

Details the three-band EQ controls and their interaction.

Volume

Explains the Volume knob's role in adjusting preset levels and relative balance.

Noise Gate

Describes the Noise Gate control and its IDBT™ technology.

The effects section

FX Access

How to access and engage the delay and modulation effects modules.

Reverb

Details the digital reverb effect and its characteristics.

Delay

Information on the delay module, its controls, and Tap tempo function.

Modulation FX

Describes the four modulation effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Tremolo.

FX Loop

Explains the serial effects loop for integrating external processors.

Cab Type

Details the cabinet emulation selection for the Red Box AE+ output.

The Master Section

Master

Controls the power amp volume and overall output level.

Resonance

Adjusts the amp's resonance characteristics for tone shaping.

Presence

Controls the amount of harmonic overtones and high-frequency presence.

Sagging

Allows control over power amp saturation and its effect on tone.

Rear panel

Speaker Out

Connection for external speaker cabinets.

Phones/Line

Output for headphones or line-level audio signals.

Red Box AE+ DI Out

Emulated speaker output for direct connection to PA or recording devices.

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth LED Status

Indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection (off, scanning, connected, failed).

Activating/Connecting

Steps to activate Bluetooth and connect to a mobile device.

Disconnecting/Deactivating Bluetooth

Instructions on how to turn off the Bluetooth connection.

Connecting to a new device

Procedure for connecting the amp to a different Bluetooth device.

MIDI

Setting MIDI channels and switching Omni On/Off

Configures MIDI channel and Omni mode for controller communication.

Global Settings

Accesses and modifies global settings like EQ and Cabinet type modes.

MIDI implementation chart / controller list

Lists MIDI controller numbers for various amp parameters.

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