Peavey MARK BASS III - User Manual

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OPERATING GUIDE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The
Peavey
Mark
III
Bass
amp
is
the
result
of
many
years
of
field
experience,
combined
with
the
latest
electronic
circuitry
to
produce
what
we
believe
is
the
finest
bass
amp
on
the
market
today.
The
new
Bass
utilizes
newly
engineered
circuitry
from
input
to
output,
greatly
increased
dynamic
range.
equalization
(passive
and
active),
coupled
with
a
six-band
graphic
equalizer,
pre
and
post
gain
controls,
built-in
variable
electronic
crossover,
“DDT”
compression
circuitry.
AUTOMIX,
and
complete
patch
panel
capability.
Our
engineers
have
"brought
it
all
together”
in
this
one
compact
and
powerful
unit
that
represents
the
ultimate
in
contemporary
electronic
design
and
packaging
in
musical
instrument
amplifiers.
The
new
Bass
is
powered
by
our
totally
new
400B
power
module
which
utilizes
eight
high
voltage
ultra-fast
output
devices
bolted
to
a
massive
aluminum
heatsink.
The
400B
module
incorporates
Peavey’s
unique
"DDT”
(Distortion
Detection
Technique)
compression
circuit
that
senses
the
onset
of
clipping
and
electronically
compresses
the
signal
to
avoid
overload
of
the
power
amplifier,
thus
producing
the
tightest
and
cleanest
mono
bass
sound
possible
while
minimizing
the
danger
of
speaker
blowout
at
high
output
levels.
This
unique
compressor
has
specially
computed
attack
and
releasetimes
tailored
to
retain
the
dynamics
of
stringed
instruments.
An
entirely
new
series
of
color-coded
knobs
have
been
designed
for
this
and
other
Mark
{Ii
amplifiers
that
not
only
provide
easy
function
identification
by
color,
but
also
feature
greatly
improved
visibility
and
“touch
indexing”
capability.
To
provide
even
greater
flexibility,
Peavey
has
designed
one
channel
with
active
EQ
and
parametric
middle,
while
the
other
channel
uses
the
latest
in
passive
equalization.
Our
built-in
variable
electronic
crossover
is
unique
in
its
capability
to
electronically
set
the
crossover
at
any
point
between
50
and
500
Hz,
thus
allowing
bi-amplification
of
the
bass
system
when
utilized
with
an
external
power
amplifier
/speaker
combination.
It
is
generally
recognized
that
bi-amping
a
bass
produces
the
loudest
and
most
satisfactory
results
obtainable
with
this
instrument.
The
comprehensive
patch
panel
featuring
both
input
and
output
connectors
enables
the
Bass
to
be
used
with
almost
any
accessory.
even
those
requiring
600-Ohm
impedances.
The
six-band
graphic
equalizer
is
switch
programmable
into
either
or
both
channels
which
are,
in
turn,
controlled
by
our
AUTOMIX
remote
footswitch.
AUTOMIX
enables
the
user
to
select
either
or
both
channels
and
LED's
indicate
which
channeis
are
active
in
the
AUTOMIX
mode.
Our
unique
pre
and
post
gain
controls
make
possible
total
control
of
level
and
overall
dynamics
from
each
channel,
making
the
AUTOMIX
feature
even
more
versatile.
Overall,
the
Mark
III
Bass
is
one
of
the
most
electronically
sophisticated
instrument
amplifiers
ever
made
and,
in
total,
represents
a
quantam
jump
in
instrument
amplifier
technology.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

Peavey MARK BASS III Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	MARK BASS III
Category	Musical Instrument Amplifier
Language	English