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the tilt stand at all times in order to aim the high frequency output of the

speaker toward your ear so that you can better hear the amp.

Connecting An Extension Speaker

An extension speaker (ideally, one of our cabinets which is matched to

the specific combo unit) can be connected to the amp to increase its

output level using the jack provided on your amp's rear panel.

Speakers are connected via Neutrik Speakon connectors ("twist lock"

type). These connectors are used because of their low contact

resistance and non-shorting operation. The output of each Speakon

connector is wired to pole "1". Make sure the cables (and cabinets)

you use to connect an external speaker are similarly wired.

The combo amp has two outputs on the rear panel but one of them is

used to connect to the internal speaker via the short jumper cable. So,

one output is available for connecting an extension cabinet.

As mentioned earlier, the power amplifier in our combo amps is

capable of driving speaker loads as low as 2 ohms. Use a high quality

speaker system in order to get the maximum performance from the

amp. The amp has a short circuit protection circuit that interrupts the

signal if a short is connected to the speaker output. If you are getting

no sound when an extension cabinet is attached, check to see if the

extension has a short in it.

Presence Switch (Coda and Corus)

A switch that controls the output level of the midrange driver is

mounted on the docking panel of the Coda and Corus combo units.

We call it the Presence switch. The switch allows the Coda to sound

brighter and more forward, or in the case of the Corus amp, it can be

used to make it sound less forward. Play through the combo and try

the switch in each position to see which position sounds best to you.

You will hear the relative level of the mid and high frequencies change

as you flip the switch. You may find that the more forward sound is

helpful when you are playing in noisy environments.

Description of the Corus Combo

So, what's the difference between the Corus and the Coda? The

preamp and power amp of the Corus are the same as those used in

the Coda. The Corus uses a different woofer. It is more efficient and

has slightly less bass response. When coupled with the other speaker

in the two-way system and after the crossover is adjusted for the

higher efficiency of the woofer, the result is still a flat response like the

Coda and but the low frequency 3 dB point is higher (60 Hz versus 40

Hz) and the overall efficiency of the system is higher (94 dB versus 90

dB). Thus the Corus is more optimized for non bass instruments than

the other combos. In particular, guitar, keyboard and violin players will

like the sound of the Corus. The higher efficiency gives it a more

"forward" sound that these instrumentalists prefer. The slightly higher

low frequency cut off is not noticeable with guitar and other

instruments.

The Corus EX has the same speaker components and the Corus

combo and the perfect match to the combo when additional volume is

needed. The Corus combo and Corus EX have a gray front panel and

a gray front grill so they look a little different and can be easily

distinguished from the other combos.

Tweeter Level Control (Ten2, Ten2 EX)

The tweeter level control is located on the rear panel of the speaker

cabinet(see picture of the rear panel below). It is a three position

switch with a selection of zero attenuation, 6 dB attenuation or off. The

tweeter operates from 3000 Hz and up so it's effect on the sound will

be audible. Under most circumstances, it should be operated with zero

attenuation. Experiment with the control and pick the level of

attenuation that sounds best to you.

75%

100%

50%

Ten2 and Ten2 EX Rear Panel

Room Coupling Control

The Room Coupling Control is also located on the rear panel of the

Ten2 speaker cabinet. It is used to control the low frequency output of

the downfiring woofer. It is useful in controlling "boominess" in difficult

acoustic settings. It is a three position switch with settings of 100%,

75% and 50%. At the 100% setting, the downfiring woofer is operating

at full output. At the 75% setting, it's output is reduced slightly. Use this

setting when there is only moderate boominess in the room. At the

50% setting, the output is reduced even more. Use this setting for the

most difficult situations. Experiment with the control so you can get a

good idea of its effect on the sound.

Description of the Ten2 EX

The Ten2 EX is the speaker cabinet portion of the Ten2 combo. It is

about 3 inches shorter and about 7 pounds lighter than the Ten2

because the docking bay for the amplifier is not attached and the amp

head is not provided. It has the same speakers and the same

performance as the Ten2. It is the ideal extension cabinet for the Ten2

but it can also be used effectively with any of our other 1x10 combo

amps. In fact, the other combos can be stacked on top of the Ten2 EX

to create a 3x10 system.

-6 dB

Off

0 dB