TUBEMAN User�s Manual
Introduction 2. Jacks and Cable Connections 3. Switches and Control Features 4. Technical Specifications Safety Guidelines Please keep in mind that the tube inside the unit operates on high voltage. Do not open the TUBEMAN. There are no user serviceable parts inside. For service or repairs take the device to a certified technician only. 1. Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hughes & Kettner TUBEMAN. The new TUBEMAN has been designed specifically for recording electric guitar without the hassles of miking, but with authentic tube tone and full, rich cabinet sound. The TUBEMAN has a special frequencycompensated output for connecting directly to a recording console. This output also lets you use the TUBEMAN as a backup amp live on stage straight into the mixing console. A second output allows the TUBEMAN to serve as a preamp for connecting to a separate power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the FX RETURN of an existing guitar amp. The three footswitches make channel-switching easy, and the ten control knobs offer a broad range of tonal control. With its unique features and no-compromise quality, the TUBEMAN gives you the right tools to expand the scope of your musical expression. 2. Jacks and Cable Connections 2.1 INPUT: Connect this TUBEMAN input jack to the output of your guitar. 2.2 TO MIXER: This circuit features an integrated Red Box Pro. Connect this output to the input of a mixing console or recording device. 2.3 To Guitar Power Amp: This output delivers an unfiltered signal which you can route directly to a discrete power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the power amp of your guitar combo amp, for example via your amp�s FX RETURN. It is also possible to patch this signal to a standard guitar amp�s instrument input, but we do not recommend using the new TUBEMAN this way. The new TUBEMAN is optimized for direct recording. (If you�re looking for the ultimate pedal to use in-line between your guitar and the instrument input of your existing amp, we recommend the new Hughes & Kettner TUBE FACTOR, which is optimized specifically for that purpose.) 2.4 Socket for the AC power supply. Use only the Hughes & Kettner PSA 0812. 3. Switches and Control Features 3.1 Channel 1: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Clean channel. 3.2 Channel 2: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Crunch channel. 3.3 Channel 3: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Lead channel. 3.4 Volume CH 1: This knob controls the Clean channel volume level. 3.5 Gain CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel distortion level. 3.6 Volume CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel volume level. 3.7 Gain CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel distortion level. 3.8 Voicing CH 3: This knob controls the overall tonal balance of the Lead channel. 3.9 Volume CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel volume level. 3.10 EQ, Bass, Mid and Treble: These EQ controls affect all channels. 3.11 Master Volume: This knob controls the overall volume of the TUBEMAN. 4. Technical Specifications:
lnput impedance 1 Megaohm - 40 dB 1.
Current consumption
Max. power draw
540 mA at 13.1 V 7.1 VA 1 ECC 83 or 12AX7A
Min. level
Nominal level Max. level Output to Guitar Power Amp jack Max. level Output to Mixer lmpedance jack Max. level
- 26 dB
+ 17dB
Tube type
Width Height Depth Weight with power supply
220 mm / 8 5/8 inch 80 mm / 3 1/8inch 215 mm / 8 inch
2 kg / 4 Ibs.
