Peavey BACKSTAGE 50 User Manual

BACKSTAGE 50
OPERATING GUIDE
WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR-FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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HIGH GAIN INPUT (1)
Used for most electric guitars. Itia 6
dR louder than the Low Gain input.
LOW GAIN INPUT (2)
Provided for instruments that have
extremely high outputs, which can
result in overdriving (distorting) the
High Gain input. If both inputs are
used simultaneously, the output
levels are the same (both are Low
Gain).
LEVEL (3)
Controls the volume level of the
normal channel and is not affected
by the SuperSat'" or Post Gain
controls.
BRIGHT SWITCH (4)
Provides a preset boost (+6 dB) to
treble frequencies. To activate, de¬
press the switch to its “in’ 1 position.
HIGH GAIN INPUT (1)
Dicser Eingang kann far diemeisten
elektrischen Gitarren verwendet
werden. Er ist 6 dB emptindlicher
als der Ix>w Gain Input.
LOW GAIN INPUT (2)
Dieser Eingang ist fur die Instruments
vorgcsehen.die ein besonders hohes
Ausgangssigna 1 erzeugen
Falls beide Eingange gleichzeitig
benutzt werden, si n d die
Ausgangssignale gleich (beide sind
dann Low Gain).
LEVEL 13)
Kontrolliert die Lautstarke des
Normal-Kanals und wirktsich nicht
aus auf SuperSatoder Post Gain
Regler.
BRIGHT SWITCH (4)
Besorgt einen voreingestelllen
Schub 6dB) in den hohen Fre-
quenzen. Zur Aktivierung den Knopf
in die “In” Position driickcn.
HIGH GAIN INPUT (1)
(Entree Haut Gain)
Cette prise sera utilisee pour la
plupart des guitares £leetriques
Elle donne un gain supGrieur de 6 dB
& I’entrGe Low Gain.
LOW GAIN INPUT (2)
(Entree Faible Gain)
Cette prise acccptcra los instruments
d haut niveau de sortie qui
causeraient une saturation (dis-
torsion) sur l’entree High Gain. Si
les deux entrees sont utilisees
simultaneinent, les deux niveaux
serant alors equivalents (faible gain).
LEVEL (3)
(Volume)
ContrOle du niveau de volume du
canal normal independant du gain
d’entree et de la distorsion
(SuperSat).
BRIGHT SWITCH (4)
(BRILLANCE)
Booster ti6db) des fr&quencesaiglles
la mise en function s’effecue en en-
foncant Ic bouton (position IN)
HIGH GAIN INPUT (1)
(Entrada de Alta Potencia)
Esta entrada es usada en su
mayorta para guitarras electricas.
Tiene 6 decibeles mas que la Entrada
de Baja Potencia.
LOW GAIN INPUT (2)
(Entrada de Baja Potencia)
Esta entrada ostd provieta para
instruments que tienen una salida
extremadamente alta, la cual puede
causar distortion en la entrada de
alia potencia. Si ambas entradas
son usadas simultaneamente, el
volumen de .salida es el mismo
(ambos son de baja potencia).
LEVEL (3)
(Nivel)
Controls el nivel de volumen del
canal normal, no le afectan los con-
troles SuperSat’" o PostGain.
BRIGHT SWITCH (4)
(Interrupter de brillo)
Proportions un aumento (+6dB) on
freeuencias agudas. Para activario,
poncr cl interruptor en la posicidn

Peavey BACKSTAGE 50 Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	BACKSTAGE 50
Category	Musical Instrument Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Front Panel Inputs

High Gain Input (1)

Input for most electric guitars, 6 dB louder than Low Gain.

Low Gain Input (2)

For instruments with extremely high outputs to prevent overdriving.

Level Control (3)

Controls normal channel volume, unaffected by SuperSat or Post Gain.

Bright Switch (4)

Provides a preset +6 dB boost to treble frequencies.

Channel Selection and Controls

Channel Select Switch (5)

Allows selection between lead or normal channels.

Supersat™ Effect (6)

Transistor simulation of tube distortion (soft clipping).

Post Gain Control (7)

Controls the overall volume level of the lead channel.

Effects Send/Return (8, 9)

Connects to external effects or signal processing equipment.

Low, Mid & High EQ (10)

Passive tone controls for bass, mid, and treble frequencies.

Master Reverb (11)

Controls the overall reverb level.

Headphone Output (12)

Stereo jack for headphones, automatically mutes internal speaker.

Power LED and Switch (13, 14)

Indicates power status and controls the unit's on/off state.

Connectivity and Specifications

Line Cord (15)

3-wire grounded line (mains) cable for safety and noise reduction.

Remote Switch Jack (16)

Connects optional footswitch for channel selection and reverb defeat.

Engineering Specifications

Technical details for power amplifier and preamp sections.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Hearing Loss Warning

Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss.

General Safety Cautions

Instructions regarding electrical shock, moisture, heat, and ventilation.