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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Tranzformer LX API Audio

The API TranZformer® LX provides unsurpassed sonic sculpting by combining a legendary API 525 "feedback" type compressor circuit with an inductor-based tone control inspired by the vintage API 553 program equalizer in a versatile and robust bass pedal/direct box with balanced and unbalanced outputs. Features include independent tone and compression in/out footswitches, phase inverters on each output ground lift, clip indicator, transformer output, true hardwire bypass, and of course the classic API sound.

18VDC LEVEL 400HzA CLIP GAIN 1 5 100HzA 2kHzA TONE COMP INPUT 2 B OUTPUT LINE OUT GND LIFT AP1 TRANSZFORMER LX COMP BYPASS A C B

SIGNAL FLOW (from right to left): Input > GAIN > COMP > TONE > Transformer Output

AUDIO CONTROLS

1. GAIN: Input level; +9dB to +30dB; More gain creates more compression
2. COMP (compression): Determines amount of compression (gain-reduction); Higher numbers provide more compression (lower threshold)
3. CLIP LED: Illuminates to indicate Input Gain or Output stage (pre Level) clipping
4. TONE (equalizer): 3-band +/- 15dB EQ (see graph on page 2)

100Hz peaking EQ; low-end (bass, bottom, depth...)
400Hz peaking EQ; mid-range (body, warmth, power...)
➢ 2kHz peaking EQ; high-end (presence, attack, articulation...)

1. Output LEVEL: -inf. to 0dB attenuator; 0db (no cut) is fully clockwise

Sets level for 14 " unbalanced output only (balanced output level is fixed)

FOOTSWITCHES

A. COMP (compressor): Engage/disengage compressor; lit LED when engaged
B. TONE (equalizer): Engage/disengage equalizer; lit LED when engaged
C. BYPASS: Hardwired unbalanced bypass; lit LED when BYPASSED

INPUTS & OUTPUTS

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE A B C 1 2 3

CONNECTIONS

1. INSTRUMENT INPUT:

14 " hi-Z, unbalanced

2. UNBALANCED OUTPUT (to amp):

14 " hi-Z
Fed directly from INPUT in BYPASS

3. BALANCED OUTPUT:

3-pin XLR male, lo-Z
Line level
NOTE - Muted in BYPASS

4. 18 Volt DC power input (on back)

500mA maximum
2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector
Tip negative

OUTPUT CONTROLS

A. Unbalanced Output PHASE REVERSE

Inverts unbalanced output polarity

B. Balanced Output PHASE REVERSE

Inverts balanced output polarity

C. Output GROUND LIFT

Eliminates hum from ground loops

SETUP

Plug cable from instrument output into TranZformer LX INSTRUMENT INPUT.
Connect UNBALANCED OUT to an amplifier input or the next pedal in your chain.
The BALANCED OUT can be connected to a balanced line-level input for recording or live.

USE Starting settings: Disengage BYPASS, engage TONE & COMP footswitches, set all three TONE controls to 0dB boost/cut (12 o'clock), and LEVEL fully clockwise (0dB).

Adjust GAIN to set input level to the compressor; Higher GAIN creates more compression at a given COMP setting; Reduce GAIN to avoid clipping if needed.
➢ Set COMP as desired for increased sustain, perceived loudness, and punchiness; higher COMP numbers provide increased gain reduction and greater compression.

SET the three TONE controls to achieve the desired tone. Each band has +/- 15dB of boost & cut (reduce boost if clipping is indicated).
Adjust the LEVEL control to set the level of the 14 " UNBALANCED OUTPUT. (Does not reduce clipping of internal signal.) The level of the BALANCED OUTPUT is fixed.
➢ Engage the PHASE inverters and the GROUND LIFT as needed.

TranZformer LX TONE Control Frequency Response

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