Peavey TKO 65 User Manual

WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. BEFORE USING THIS
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the TKO™ 65 bass amplification system. After reading this owner's manual
you should have an understanding of the operating principles of the TKO™ 65. A thorough understanding of these
instructions will also help you to achieve many varied tonal settings.
The TKO™ 65 is an advanced, medium powered single unit bass amp designed primarily for studio and club
applications and is equally effective as a medium powered keyboard amplification system. The TKO™ 65 utilizes
flexible input circuitry and gain (volume) controls as well asa unique system of active/passive equalization. Both the
bassist and keyboardist will benefit from the unique and highly versatile circuitry employed in the TKO™ 65.
As with any sophisticated piece of equipment, there are some operating principles concerning the inputs, gain
controls, equalization and patching facilities which must be understood to obtain the best tonal results, Please read
this owner's manual and keep it handy for reference

Peavey TKO 65 Specifications

General

Type	Bass Amplifier
Power Output	65 Watts
Speaker Size	15 inches
Inputs	1 x Instrument
Channels	1
Weight	48 lbs
Outputs	1 x Headphone
Dimensions	11.5"
EQ	3-Band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass)

Summary

Introduction and General Description

Front Panel Controls

Ground Lift, DDT™ Compression, and Patching

Describes front panel switches, DDT™ compression, and patching facilities.

Gain Controls and Pull Switches

Details Pre Gain, Post Gain, and their associated 'bright' and 'punch' pull switches.

Equalization and Input Sections

Explains EQ controls (Low, Shift, Mid, High, Presence) and input jack functions.

Gain Section and Tone Charts

Gain Section Operation

Details Post Gain control with 'punch' and Pre Gain control with 'bright' functions.

Input Jack Functions

Explains high and low gain inputs and their usage with different instruments.

Tone Charts for Techniques

Provides suggested EQ and gain settings for Rock, Country/Blues, and Funk styles.

Bi-Amping and Specifications

Bi-Amping Technique

Explains how to use the TKO™ 65 for bi-amping with an external crossover.

TKO™ 65 Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for power, distortion, and equalization.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Provides crucial safety warnings regarding noise exposure and electrical hazards.