The Beast manual - English
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1. BEAST Hand made 15 8 Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier head and combo Version 1 0 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing a tube guitar amplifier and joining Laboga Family Thank you for your trust The Beast belongs to the world s top tube constructions It is designed with over 35 years of experience in creating and servicing top quality equipment Wide variety of tones possible to gain with this amp allows each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of creative entertainment We hope the amplifier will satisfy all of your needs Enjoy playing Hn Labo J IMPORTANT Before using the amplifier for the first time read the instructions concerning safety measures carefully on page 4 and 5 Keep these instructions for the future Page 2 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS MPLIFIER FEATURES Le NN DO Ta cec M CF d LA DA DE E FD 3 SAFETY PR CAUTIONS RS ER A ne en ni od E UU 4 TECHNICAL HINTS PROPER USAGE 22e optio ee qut vex dn ea ne Foe AND 5 FRONT PANE bs ed caus orc dude en DE DEL Y 6 PREAR a EIU ica eL I MEL DIM DII M SL PI IM LR Ru ELE 8 TECHNICA DATAS dea ete secius deban Was bed th 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS rade tu lo ba 11 AMPLIFIER FEATURES power capacity 15 and 8 W tube power amp with 2 x EL84 full tube preamplifier using 2 x2. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 8 ohm speaker output 8 ohm and 16 ohm speaker output 8 ohm cabinet 8 ohm speaker output 8 ohm speaker output 16 ohm internal speake 16 ohm cabinet 16 ohm cabinet 16 ohm cabinet Page 11 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2011 LABOGA Page 12
3. 12AX7 two channels clean and high gain headphones output with speaker emulation built in Di Box with speaker emulation balanced line out XLR silent recording built in fake speaker load volume control volume on clean channel gain on high gain channel master volume separate tone controls for both channels footswitch socket for channel switching 12 internal speaker combo only Celestion Seventy80 speaker outputs 4 Q 8 Q 16 Q Page 3 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not CAUTION remove the back cover of the amplifier Inside parts can be ddd repaired only by qualified service personnel WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD DON T EXPOSE WARNING prevent the risk of electrical shock do not THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN 1 H i H TO PREVENT RISK FFF REPLACE expose this appliance to moisture rain or any liquid WITH THE SAME RATE AND TYPE FUSE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONEL This symbol is intended to alert the This symbol alerts the user to the user to the presence of dangerous presence of important operating voltage and constitutes a risk of and maintenance instructions electrical shock Be cautious while transporting the cabinet and do not put it in an unstable place ATTENTION To avoid electrical shock never open the amplifier s
4. We reserve the right to introduce any technical changes and the changes to this amplifier s image This instruction is actual once it has been printed ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2011 LABOGA Page 5 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL FRONT PANEL Combo version Tube Speaker Simulation a5 rr ES i T i lt w Vr ae 9 1 Input socket different setup of Bass Middle and Treble knobs Input jack socket TS 1 4 jack to So In every position of the knob a connect a guitar with wide signal level different tone is obtained not as the rage same as the regular guitar tone regulator which only cuts treble 2 Clean Gain knob Everything works only for the clean channel Sensitivity of the clean channel Some guitars require more gain to get the HINT Move the knob from O to 10 same volume as ones with stronger and find your best individual setting signal Don t be afraid of both extreme settings HINT The setting of this knob not only controls the sensitivity but also allows 4 Channel selection switch to control the volume balance between clean and drive channel Switch to change channels of the amplifier It works only when Jack is 3 Character knob unplugged from the Footswitch socket In position up the clean channel is This knob is a unique version of tone on whereas in position down the control It consist 3 band stack but distorted chan
5. internal speaker works if connected or any other cabinet connected instead Note Use only one output at the same time Position OFF When the switch is at OFF the signal goes to the built in dummy load so the tubes work properly as they were connected to the speaker Then no sound comes from any speaker connected In this position it s allowed to disconnect speakers WARNING When using amplifier without speakers connected when the Speaker switch is at OFF the metal chassis might become very hot It s therefore recommended to operate at low volumes to keep temperature low Page 9 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS e Guitar input sensitivity 10 dBV e Maximum signal level 4 dBV e Input impedance 1 MO OUTPUTS e Power output impedance 4 9 speaker output impedance _8 9 speaker output impedance 16 Q speaker output impedance e headphones output impedance 16 2 600 Q e Output power capacity 15 W 8 W TUBES e Preamp section two 12AX7 e Power section two EL84M POWER SUPLY 230V AC 50Hz mains fuse SloBlo T630mA 250V e 110V AC 60Hz mains fuse SloBlo T1 25A 250V Maximum power consumption 85 VA HOUSING The Beast head e Dimensions width x depth x height 450 x 225 x 200 e Weight 10 5 kg The Beast combo e Dimensions width x depth x height 460 x 235 x 440 e Weight 15 5 kg Page 10 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL
6. N A caution RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FRE THIS APARAT AND SHOCK HAZARD DON T EXPOSE MUST BE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN EARTHED TO PREVENT RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH THE SAME RATE AND TYPE FUSE Ux if Tube Speaker Simulatioi Speaker 6 6 Wl 230v 5ouz Fuse Ej H 10v 60H Fuse Head Speaker Tube Speaker SPEAKER OUTPUT 7 6 AN oy one output at the 5 4 3 LAN or E paratu ure Main fuse integrated with power supply socket Slo Blo fuse T630mA is ey in the case integrated cen with power supply FE socket There is one K spare fuse included Spars HINT Take out the power cord during a storm or when unused HINT While changing the fuse make sure the blades of the fuse socket are properly installed ATTENTION Before you change the fuse always unplug the amplifier from the power outlet ATTENTION Always change the fuse for one of the same value 8 B AST HAND MADE IN POLAND MAX POWER CONSUMPTION B5AV NCAUTION WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD THIS APARAT THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAN MUST BE T RISK OF FIRE REPLACE EARTHED FUS REVEN WIT THE SAME RATE AN ATTENTION FOOT SW CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONEL B Footswitch socket Controls the channel switching Use a single foot
7. cover In case of failure refer servicing to qualified personnel Do not use the amplifier in humid and dusty places Amplifier produces high volume levels Staying in places of high volume levels could cause permanent hearing loss do not install the apparatus near any heat sources Always use the highest quality signal cables we recommend Laboga cable Way of sound and volume signal cables Using improper speaker cables could cause damage to the amplifier Do not operate the amplifier through the unearthed mains socket Tubes could get heated intensively do not touch it or it could cause burning Do not leave the apparatus in the vicinity of children Unplug the amplifier before tube change unplug the cord and wait for the tubes to cool down Before changing the fuse switch the amplifier off and unplug the cord Also make sure you use the fuse of the proper rate Extremely loud sound level at Phones output may damage your hearing or even damage your headphones Please keep Master Volume down when using headphones I Keep this instruction for the future use Page 4 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL TECHNICAL HINTS PROPER USAGE e Do not use the amplifier before connecting it to the correct cabinet or using built in fake load Speaker Off mode at the back panel see page 9 e After switching Power On wait about 30 60 seconds on Standby O until tubes get heated When turning the amplifier o
8. d a speaker must be connected It s possible to use headphones at the same time as XLR balanced output IMPORTANT Headphones volume is controlled by Master Volume knob at the front panel therefore before using headphones turn the Master pot down and then adjust it to required volume ATTENTION To play silent without speaker active using just headphones always turn the Speaker switch to OFF Note the simulation tone character might sound different on various headphones due to its different freguency response HINT To get the best tone use high impedance pro line headphones Balanced line output XLR socket Balanced line output with built in Di Box with separating transformer This reduces buzz and hum from ground loops while connecting the amplifier to mixing consoles home recording systems or other devices Although the line output is separated from the Phones output it also takes signal from power tubes after the output transformer and then the signal is modified in the same guitar speaker emulation as the Phones output Volume is controlled by Master Volume knob at the front panel The output is always active no matter if the Speaker switch is at ON or OFF It works with headphones connected or without Speaker switch Switch connects or disconnects all speaker output sockets Position ON If the switch is at On then the signal goes to speaker output sockets and the
9. ff first switch to Standby and wait about 5 seconds page 7 e Switch the amplifier off before any cable change except guitar cable e In order to ensure proper air circulation do not block any of the ventilation openings e In case of any objects or liquid access inside the amplifier urgently switch the apparatus off and unplug the power supply cord Protect the amplifier from any strikes Before transporting wait about 10 minutes for the tubes to cool down e Always use a dry or slightly wet cloth to wipe all dust Never use solvents to clean e Use additional devices and accessories according to producer s recommendations e During storms or when left unused for a long period of time power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet e Before using headphones turn the Master Volume down and then adjust to required level Crossed out wheeled bin symbol implies that in EU countries after use product must be discarded separately in a special adjusted place It concerns both the apparatus itself as well as other accessories bearing this symbol Do not discard such products together with unsorted communal wastes In EU countries there are special systems of collecting used electrical products Transporting used electrical products in certain adjusted places prevents their being harmful to the environment and people s health LABOGA Adam Laboga ul Partyzant w 35 2 51 675 Wroclaw Polska www LabogaAmps com
10. nel is on reduced into one knob so it works as a tone selector Each Character setting from O to 10 represents Page 6 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL 5 7 Drive Gain knob Gain control for the distorted channel With a little value you can obtain crunch effect or overdrive By adding gain distortion is added until reading high gain Note that for guitars with Humbucker pick ups and high output signal it is possible that turning the knob to the right does not cause more distortion but more noise It is designed that way to allow low signal guitars also to reach high gain HINT To find the best volume balance between clean and drive channel use Clean Gain knob in lower Drive Gain settings it s better to work in lower Clean Gain settings and the other way around Bass knob Adjusts the low freguency Treble knob Adjusts the high freguency tone for both channels HINT Set all the potentiometers in a 12 00 o clock position then adjust them individually to get the best sound Remember that the frequencies of each controller are related to each other the change of one influences the other Master Volume knob Master volume control HINT Besides controlling the volume it influences saturation of the clean channel Therefore when turned down to a lower level a crunch sound can be obtained on the clean channel 9 Stand By Power selector switch In the middle posi
11. switch Inserting a plug into this socket brakes internal connection in the amplifier which bypasses the front panel channel switch Power output socket for a 4 ohm impedance cabinet Power output socket for an 8 ohm impedance cabinet Power output socket for a 16 ohm impedance cabinet ATTENTION There must be always a load connected to the amplifier a speaker or internal dummy load Before turning the amplifier on make sure the cabinet is connected or the Speaker switch is at OFF Page 8 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL ATTENTION Do not connect the cabinets with different impedance at the same time 6 Phones 1 4 TRS jack socket The output 6 3 jack socket with speaker simulation for connecting headphones allowing to play silent without speaker being connected The signal at Phones is taken from the speaker output after power tubes and the output transformer Therefore it consist all good that tube power amplifier have The signal is then modified in the guitar speaker emulator to reach the similar tone to a guitar cabinet Phones output is always active This allows to play at home silent using just headphones but it s necessary to turn the Speaker switch to OFF to apply the internal dummy load even if no speaker is connected It is also possible to use headphones in monitoring mode when the speaker is connected then the Speaker switch must be turned to ON an
12. tion 0 the amplifier is in the standby mode Switching to any other position sends the plate voltage to the tubes in these positions the amplifier plays To work in 15W mode switch to I To work in 8W mode switch to II Before turning the amp in you should check if switch is in the O position Then wait about 1 min before switching to either I or II mode HINT Both settings makes the circuit working with different plate voltages the 8W mode with lower voltage Therefore if you normally operate at low volumes use the 8W mode to prolong longer life span 10 Power switch The switch turns the mains power supply on and off The amplifier is off when the switch is in position O then the red indicator lamp is not illuminated The amplifier is on when the switch is in position I the switch is illuminated in red IMPORTANT Before turning the amplifier on always make sure that the Standby switch is in position 0 it will extend the life span of the tubes The amplifier should be turned on in the following way first turn on the Power switch and wait about 1 minute Next you can turn the Standby on Turning off the amplifier works the other way around First turn the Standby on then wait about 1 minute afterward you can turn the Power off Page 7 LABOGA BEAST MANUAL REAR PANEL MAX POWER CONSUMPTION BS AV CAUTIO
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