Owner's Manual for AMPEG models including: Bass Guitar Combo Amplifiers, RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210

Ampeg Rocket Bass Amplifiers Quick Start Guide - Rev A English

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Owner's Manual. 2 S What’s in the Box RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, or RB-210 Amplifier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide. Introduction Designed from the ground up, with Ampeg’s industry standard tone and styling in mind, the all-new

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Owner’s Manual - English
RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, and RB-210 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifiers
Owner's Manual

Rocket Bass Combo Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What's in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rocket Bass Series Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RB-108 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RB-110 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RB-112 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RB-115 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 RB-210 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Warranty and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What's in the Box
RB-108, RB-110, RB-112, RB-115, or RB-210 Amplifier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide.
Introduction
Designed from the ground up, with Ampeg's industry standard tone and styling in mind, the all-new Rocket Bass combos feature the legacy Ampeg preamp and tone stack circuits with the widest range of classic Ampeg tones any Ampeg combo has ever offered. The new SGTTM (Super Grit Technology) overdrive circuit gives you the warmth and grit of a monster SVT® stack, packed into a lightweight combo that you can easily carry to any practice or performance. Iconic black diamond vinyl, reminiscent of the most recorded bass amp of all time, the Ampeg B15, wraps the most lightweight cabinets Ampeg has ever built, without sacrificing ground shaking lows and classic Ampeg tone. Integrated DIs, effect loops, and aux in/phones out circuits provide the ultimate tools for any rehearsal or gigging situation. Like all Ampeg products, your Rocket Bass combo is designed by musicians and built using only the best of components. Each combo is tested to confirm that it meets our specifications, and we believe that each amp is the best that it can be. In order to get the most out of your new combo, please fully read this Owner's Manual, as well as the Important Safety Instructions included with your Rocket Bass series amp, before you begin playing.
Best of luck in all of your musical endeavors!
- And THANK YOU for choosing Ampeg! -
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Rocket Bass Series Features
· Superior Tone · Legacy Ampeg preamp and tonestack circuits · New SGT overdrive circuit · Perfectly-matched Eminence® custom speakers*
· Pro-Grade Flexibility · Super lightweight construction · Integrated DIs, effects loops, extension speaker outs* · Aux in / headphone outs
· Iconic Styling · Ampeg's iconic black diamond vinyl · Impact-resistant metal corners · Rugged, braced enclosures
*Some features available on select models only.

Rocket Bass Combo Series

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Top Panel Features 34 5 6

Rocket Bass Combo Series

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1. ­15 dB INPUT: The attenuation of this 1/4" 8. ULTRA HI: This switch, when engaged,

input is suited for use with basses that have

enhances the amount of high frequency

active electronics or high-output pickups.

output with 5 dB boost at 8 kHz (RB-112,

Connect here using a shielded instrument

RB-115, RB-210).

cable.

9. ULTRA LO: This switch, when engaged,

2. 0 dB INPUT: The signal output from a

enhances the amount of low-end output with

passive instrument may be connected to this

a 1 dB boost at 40 Hz, and a 10 dB cut at

1/4" input. Connect here using a shielded

500 Hz (RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

instrument cable.

10. BASS: Use to adjust the low frequency level

3. SGT LED: This LED illuminates amber when

of the amplifier. The low frequency output is

the SGT overdrive circuit is on.

flat at the center, "0" knob position. Rotate

4. SGT ON/OFF: Engage this switch to activate

the control counter clockwise from 0 to

the SGT overdrive circuit. This allows

reduce the bass frequencies--or clockwise

for varying amounts of tube-like grit and

from 0 to increase the bass frequencies.

distortion.

See the following pages for Technical

Specifications.

5. GRIT: Use to adjust the amount of SGT

"grit." Turn the knob clockwise for a more

11. MIDRANGE: Use to adjust the midrange

overdriven sound (RB-110, RB-112, RB-115,

frequency level of the amplifier. The midrange

RB-210).

frequency level is flat at the center "0" knob

position. Rotate the control counter clockwise

6. LEVEL: Use to control the overall level of

for a "contoured" sound (more distant, less

the SGT overdrive circuit. Turn the knob

midrange output), or clockwise for a sound

clockwise to increase the SGT level. (RB-110,

that really cuts through (increased midrange).

RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

See the following pages for Technical

7. VOLUME: Use to control the amplifier's

Specifications.

overall output level. It affects the preamp level fed to the Speaker and Phones outputs. Use it wisely and turn down when making connections, wearing headphones, or when trying something new. This control does not affect any signal coming into to the Aux Input (14).

12. TREBLE: Use to adjust the high frequency level of the amplifier. The high frequency level is flat at the center "0" knob position. Rotate the control counter clockwise from 0 to reduce the treble frequencies--or clockwise from 0 to increase the treble frequencies. See the following pages for Technical

Specifications.

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Rocket Bass Combo Series

Top Panel Features 13

17. Horn On/Off Switch: Turns the high frequency horn on/off (RB-210 only).
18. EXT SPEAKER OUTPUT: Optionally, use this 1/4" TS output jack to connect to an 8 extension speaker cabinet. The internal speaker remains active when an extension speaker is connected.

Use a non-shielded speaker cable with 1/4" TS ends to make the connections. Do not use shielded instrument cables as they may overheat.

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13. PHONES: Use this 1/8" TRS stereo output to connect your headphones. The output here is a mix of the line level signals reaching the amplifier, as well as any incoming audio from the Aux Input jack (14). Speaker output is muted when Phones are connected.
14. AUX INPUT: The analog audio output from a line level source, such as an MP3 player or other music source, can be connected to this 1/8" input.
15. ON LED: This LED illuminates blue when the amplifier's power is on.

19. SGT SWITCH: Optionally, connect a 1/4" TS footswitch to this jack for remote on/off control of the SGT circuit (RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).
NOTE: A footswitch may be purchased at your local Ampeg Dealer, or directly from shop.ampeg.com.
20. EFFECTS LOOP SEND: Use a TS (unbalanced) cable from this 1/4" output to send a line level signal to an external effects processor. The output here is affected by all controls. Use the Effects Loop Return jack to feed the returned processed signals back into the power amplifier--see item 21 (RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

16. POWER SWITCH: Press the top of this switch 21. EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: Use a TS

to turn on the overall system power, and press

(unbalanced) cable into this 1/4" input to

the bottom of the switch to turn it off.

return the processed line level output of an

Rear Panel Features

external effects processor. The processor could be fed by signals from the Effects

HORN

Loop Send--see item 20 (RB-112, RB-115,

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RB-210).

EXT SPEAKER

22. GROUND / LIFT SWITCH: Toggle to Lift

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to disable the ground connection at the Balanced DI Output jack if grounding hum

SGT TM SWITCH EFFECTS LOOP

or noise is present ­ see item 23 (RB-110,

RB-112, RB-115, RB-210).

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23. BALANCED DI OUT: Connect this post-EQ,

post-SGT, mic level, balanced XLR output to

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the balanced input of an external mixer or

recorder. In this configuration, you do not

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need to mic the speaker cabinet in order to

BALANCED DI OUT

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add it to the main mix or to record (RB-110,

RB-112, RB-115, RB-210)

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RB-108 Technical Specifications

Output Power Rating Signal-to-Noise Ratio Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance
Tone Controls
Speaker Specs Maximum Operating Range

RB-108
30 Watts RMS @ 4 10% THD+N
80 dB (20 Hz­20 kHz unweighted)
Input: 45 dB
Normal Input: 500k Ohms -15dB Pad Input: 75k Ohms Bass: +13/­21 dB @ 40 Hz Mid: +16/­10 dB @ 500 Hz Treble: +12/­16 dB @ 4 Hz
1 x 8" speaker, 4
40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to 2000 m altitude

Power Requirements

100­240V ~ 50-60 Hz, 45W Max

Size (H x W x D) Weight (Approximate)

17 x 16.2 x 12 inches 433 x 411 x 306 mm
23 lbs 10.45 kg

All specifications subject to change.

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Rocket Bass Combo Series

RB-110 Technical Specifications

Output Power Rating Signal-to-Noise Ratio Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance
Tone Controls
Speaker Specs Maximum Operating Range

RB-110
50 Watts RMS @ 4 10% THD+N
84 dB (20 Hz­20 kHz unweighted)
Input: 48.5 dB
Normal Input: 1Meg Ohms -15dB Pad Input: 75k Ohms Bass: +14/­20 dB @ 40 Hz Mid: +15/­10 dB @ 500 Hz Treble: +12/­16 dB @ 4 Hz
1 x 10" speaker, 4
40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to 2000 m altitude

Power Requirements

100-240V ~ 50-60 Hz, 70W Max

Size (H x W x D) Weight (Approximate)

19 x 16.2 x 13 inches 481 x 411 x 330 mm
22.5 lbs 10.20 kg

All specifications subject to change.

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RB-112 Technical Specifications

Output Power Rating

RB-112 100 Watts RMS @ 4 10% THD+N

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance Tone Controls Speaker Specs

80 dB (20 Hz­20 kHz unweighted)
Input: 48.5 dB Aux Input: 33 dB Effects Return: 29 dB
Normal Input: 1Meg Ohms -15dB Pad Input: 75k Ohms
Bass: +14/­14 dB @ 40 Hz Mid: +5/­11 dB @ 500 Hz Treble: +15/­15 dB @ 4 Hz
1 x 12" custom Eminence speaker, 4

Maximum Operating Range 40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to 2000 m altitude

Power Requirements

100­240V AC ~ 50-60 Hz, 150W Max

Size (H x W x D) Weight (Approximate)

21.4 x 18.2 x 14.2 inches 543 x 462 x 360 mm
25.9 lbs 11.75 kg

All specifications subject to change.

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RB-115 Technical Specifications

Output Power Rating Signal-to-Noise Ratio Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance Tone Controls Speaker Specs

RB-115
200 Watts RMS @ 4 3% THD+N (with external speaker) 100 Watts RMS @ 8 10% THD+N (with external speaker)
90 dB (20 Hz­20 kHz unweighted)
Input: 60 dB Aux Input: 39 dB Effects Return: 32 dB
Normal Input: 1Meg Ohms -15dB Pad Input: 75k Ohms
Bass: +14/­14 dB @ 40 Hz Mid: +5/­11 dB @ 500 Hz Treble: +16/­15 dB @ 4 Hz
1 x 15" custom Eminence speaker, 8

Maximum Operating Range 40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to 2000 m altitude

Power Requirements

100­240V ~ 50-60 Hz, 280W Max

Size (H x W x D) Weight (Approximate)

22.4 x 20.2 x 13.94 inches 570 x 513 x 354 mm
33.4 lbs 15.45 kg

All specifications subject to change.

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RB-210 Technical Specifications

RB-210

Output Power Rating

500 Watts RMS @ 4 3% THD+N (with external speaker) 250 Watts RMS @ 8 10% THD+N (with external speaker)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

91 dB (20 Hz­20 kHz unweighted)

Maximum Gain @ 1 kHz Input Impedance Tone Controls Speaker Specs

Input: 73 dB Aux Input: 52 dB Effects Return: 36 dB
Normal Input: 1Meg Ohms -15dB Pad Input: 75k Ohms
Bass: +14/­14 dB @ 40 Hz Mid: +5/­11 dB @ 500 Hz Treble: +16/­15 dB @ 4 Hz
2 x 10" custom Eminence speakers, 16 1 HF compression driver

each (8

in parallel)

Maximum Operating Range 40° C ambient temperature, 93% relative humidity, up to 2000 m altitude

Power Requirements

100­240V ~ 50-60 Hz, 600W Max

Size (H x W x D) Weight (Approximate)

25.75 in x 20.2 in x 13.94 inches 654 x 513 x 354 mm
38 lbs 17.7 kg

All specifications subject to change.

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Warranty and Support
Visit WWW.AMPEG.COM to... (1) ...identify WARRANTY coverage provided in your local market. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. (2) ...REGISTER your product. (3) ...CONTACT Technical Support, or call 818-575-3600.
www.ampeg.com Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. 26580 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302-1921 USA
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