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Qube-450
Taurus
Box Electronics
ul Cieszyńskiego 4
81-881 Sopot
Poland
tel +48 58 550 66 46
tel/fax +48 58 551 90 05
e-mail info@taurus-amp.pl
www.taurus-amp.pl
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6 GETTING STARTED
A Connect a cabinet of the proper power and impedance to the amplifier, see
page 5 in the operation manual.
It's recommended to connect 4 ohm cabinets with Speakon−Speakon
cable. This link warrants better connection quality and reliability then
Jack−Jack cable.
B Set every front panel controllers and switches on following positions:
Dear bass player! You have one of the smallest and the most − GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE controllers in middle position,
effective amplifiers as well from the sign of Taurus. We hope that − Tone switches in middle position.
this gear will come up to your expectations.
C Connect your bass guitar to one of the inputs Active or Passive depending
Taurus Qube − 450 bass head is the smallest and the lightest bass
on your instrument, then turn the power on.
amplifier in Taurus's amps line. The compact size of the head was
attained by applying the newest, most advanced technology.The D Turn on the Volume in optimal position, then you can start playing if your
SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) power supply and Class D gain level is too small, set the gain knob to desired level. Don't let the
power amplifier in conjuction with classic analog pre−amp provide preamp to be distorted by setting to big gain level.
great efficency, power, dynamic and sound selectivity . As all
E Next step will be creating your sound colour using controllers and
Taurus amps, the Qube − 450 is very easy to operate.The MLO
switches available on the front panel.
system equalization control in which the Qube is equipped with,
achieves easy and intuitive tailored sound using only bass and
treble potentiometers.This sound correction simplifies finding the
right tone colour of an instrument.
7 PRECAUTIONS
MLO − SYSTEM Middle−range Level Optimization CAUTION! It is necessary to comply with basic rules while using devices
supplied from AC power.
The “MLO” (Mid Level Optimization) is Taurus proprietary system allowing The device should be supplied with current of parameters complied with
for an easy, intuitive and extremely comfortable optimization of the overall markings on the product.
sound of the bass guitar. It is recommended to use plugs with grounding. Without grounding while
touching and adjusting metal knobs of the amplifier, small crackling can be
The MLO System provides all new possibilities. It ensures most accurate audible.
proportion of medium frequencies in accordance of your manual settings Use fuses of parameters recommended by the producer only.
of bass and trebles. This very intuitive and logical system supports Protect the device against moisture.
musician's choice for most desirable sound. A perfusion of the device may cause damage or electric shock.
The amplifier should be place in a spot that anables free air circulation for
In addition, the MLO equalizer ensures virtually no change in overall volume the cooling system to work properly.
while changing the bass frequencies. Unlike most of the standard amps, The device should be used away from a heat sources.
adjusting bass frequency the musician notices change of the sound not the It is necessary to remember that too loud play may cause hearing
volume. damages.
Never try to repair the device personally.
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4 FEATURES 1 MAIN FEATURES
Power output:
450W RMS/4ohm,
300W RMS/8ohm,
INPUTS: active and passive.
GAIN control.
VOLUME control.
TONE:
BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE control with MLO system.
BASS, TREBLE tone switches.
PUNCH − increases sonic expression.
MUTE − button.
PROTECTION indicator. GAIN True/Bost MLO Equalizer
CLIP power amp control.
Protections: Short circuit, thermal overload, power overload.
Casing dimensions: [W x S x G] 66 x 190 x 240 mm
Overall dimensions: [W x S x G] 66 x 190 x 270 mm
Weight: 2,6kg
5 HEAD AND SPEAKER CABINETS CONFIGURATION
300W set 450W set 450W set
QUBE−450 QUBE−450 QUBE−450
8ohm 8ohm 4ohm
MUTE PUNCH
Min. 300W/RMS Min. 450W/RMS
8ohm
DI−output SPEAKON/JACK combo
2 x Min. 225W/RMS
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OPIS EQUALIZERA PARAMETRYCZNEGO
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SYSTEM Punch Punch
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[1] − Balanced LINE OUTPUT [XLR].
[2] − SPEAKERS output [combo SPEAKON and 6,3mm JACK].
4ohm − minimum impedance
[1] − Active bass instrument INPUT [JACK 6.3mm].
[2] − Passive bass instrument INPUT [JACK 6.3mm]. It's recommended to connect 4 ohm cabinets with Speakon−
[3] − GAIN control − True/Boost. “True” position (MIN) means that Speakon cable. This link warrants better connection quality
the instrument signal is not increased at input stage. and reliability then Jack−Jack cable.
The signal is the same as the pickup and preamp output.
[4] − BASS control with MLO−system. [3] − LINE OUTPUT PRE/POST EQ switch.
[5] − Triple BASS − switch to reduce or boost low frequency [4] − LINE OUTPUT GROUND LIFT switch.
[DBS−cut/OFF/DBS−boost]. [5] − POWER switch.
[6] − MIDDLE control. [6] − EC POWER INPUT socket with AC fuse.
[7] − PUNCH triple switch − High−Punch/off/Low=Punch Fuse: 3,15A/230V
[8] − TREBLE CONTROL with MLO−system. Fuse: 6,3A/120V
[9] − Triple TREBLE − switch to reduce or boost high frequency
4 PROTECTIONS
[CUT/OFF/PRESENCE].
[10] − VOLUME control. This amp is armed with several Power Amp protection circuits. PROT LED
[11] − MUTE on/off switch. placed at front panel of the unit indicates their activity. If PROT illuminates
[12] − ON/MUTE indicator. with constant light while instrument is connected, that means Power Amp
[13] − Power amplifier CLIP indicator. is blocked by PROTECT circuits. Temporary overload or short circuit at
[14] − Protection indicator. Speaker Output will cause PA to be blocked for about 4 seconds. After this
time amp will start working again without any user action. If this kind of
situation occurs, cabinet connection and impedance should be checked
(lowest possible impedance is 4 ohms). If amp does not restart after 4
seconds, that may indicate Power Amp has overheated. It may take few
minutes before the cooling system will decrease temperature of PA to the
safe level.
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