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Therefore, we recommend selecting Channel 1 when you wish to use the Recto as a power amp. The more conventional power
sensitivity of this channel will be the most compatible with external sources. Also, using Channel 1 in a power-only application means
that the PRESENCE Control will be active which allows you to tailor the power voicing to your specific tastes. If you do need the extra
sensitivity that Channel 2 & 3’s MODERN mode produces for a source that is unusually weak, it is there if you need it. The PRESENCE
Control will not have any effect on the sound as it switches with the mode change to an earlier stage in the pre-amp.
This control can only be activated if the correct Footswitch is connected to the Footswitch DIN
jack. SOLO is an additional final output level control wired in parallel with the OUTPUT Control. It is capable of a setting above that
of the OUTPUT Control and can not be set below. The amount of apparent boost also depends on
that of the OUTPUT Control - in that if the amplifier is at either the extreme low or extreme high
levels of the OUTPUT, its effectiveness is minimized. It has been optimized for live performance
volume levels.
If the power section is either not a part of the sound (super quiet), or producing all its rated wattage
(super loud), there is very little signal for the SOLO control to work with. By using the Footswitch and selecting SOLO, a pre-settable
boost in overall levels is possible on the fly...giving you some control over your levels when it’s time to step out. Engineers may give
you a bit of a frown the first time you use it...but isn’t it time you heard yourself. It might even prevent them from punishing you with
the dreaded monitor or sidefill version of your tone.
Perfect for set breaks...this toggle switch also serves an even more important purpose. In the Standby position
the tubes are at idle so that during power up they may warm up before being put to use. Before power is switched on make sure the
STANDBY switch is in the Standby position.
Wait at least 30 seconds and then flip the STANDBY switch to the ON position. This prevents tube problems
and increases their toneful life substantially.
This switch delivers the A.C. power to the Recto. Make sure the unit is grounded (all three terminals of the
A.C. power cord must be connected whenever possible to avoid injury to the user as well as to the unit) and that the proper voltage
is present.
Follow the cold start procedure described in the ON/ STANDBY section above when powering up your new
Recto.
The Controls:
(Continued)
HEAD
SOLO
OUTPUT
PRESENCE
BASS
POWER
ON
ON
STANDBY
POWER
ON
ON
STANDBY
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