SUPER REDHEAD OWNER’S MANUAL SWR • CORONA, CA • USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. A. Read Instructions: All safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated. B. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. C. Heed Warnings: All of the warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. D.
SUPER REDHEAD OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of an SWR Super Redhead professional bass amp combo. By choosing an SWR bass amplification system you have made a sound decision that could very well be the best of your life! Just a little humor there, but true nonetheless. For over 15 years, we here at SWR have been putting everything we know about bass into the SWR product line.
SUPER REDHEAD SPECIFICATIONS Note: All measurements were taken with a line voltage of 120VAC. All noise specifications are “unweighted.” All voltages and watts are “RMS.” All measurements taken with tone controls set flat, Aural Enhancer at minimum. POWER OUTPUT (minimum): 350 Watts @ 4 ohms (internal) 400 Watts @ 2.67 ohms (or with an 8 ohm extension speaker connected) 450 Watts @ 2 ohms (or with a 4 ohm extension speaker connected) Note: Internal speaker impedance is 4 ohms.
INTERNAL CABINET SPECIFICATIONS: Cabinet Construction: 5/8" 7 ply, maple or birch, dado and rabbet joints, glued (waterproof) and nailed with extremely heavy bracing Finish: Black Ozite carpeting and stack lock corners Internal Volume: 2.45 cubic feet Tuning: Front slot port, designed to eliminate unwanted noise. Internal Cabinet Impedance: 4 ohms DIMENSIONS: 22.5" W x 23" H x 16.75"D WEIGHT: 80 lbs.
PREAMP CLIP LED The Preamp Clip LED will light whenever the preamp, tone section, or output buffer reach clipping (run out of headroom). This function does NOT monitor the first tube stage of the Passive/Active Input jack (see “Passive/Active Input” for more information). Since the Preamp Clip LED also monitors the tone section, radically boosting any of the tone controls can cause the LED to activate. If this occurs, turn down the Gain control.
To find the midrange area you are looking for: 1. Set the Level control to the full boost or cut position. 2. Rotate the Frequency control until the area you wish to boost or cut is found. 3. Adjust the Level control to the amount of cut or boost desired. FREQUENCY CONTROL The Frequency control sets the area that is to be cut or boosted by the Level control. If the Level control is set at mid-position, turning the Frequency control will have no affect.
tion, all front panel controls are functional and the signal is essentially the same as that being sent to the internal power amplifier. If you are using an effect, this will also appear mixed in the signal when you are in the “Line” mode. In the “Direct” position, the Balanced Out becomes an active tube direct box. No front panel controls are functional and once again, the level is adjusted by the XLR Pad.
HEADPHONE JACK The Headphone jack allows the user to monitor the sound via the use of stereo headphones. To practice without sound coming through the Super Redhead’s speakers, turn the Speaker On/Off switch to the “Off” position and connect headphones to the Headphone jack. Stereo headphones must be used in this jack, as mono headphones will short out one side. Since the headphone “amp” is actually a reduced signal from the power amp, the Headphone volume is controlled by the Master Volume control.
signal can be heard through the internal speakers or through the Headphone jack. This same procedure can be used for playing along with a drum machine, sequencer, etc. Note: Inserting a plug into the Receive jack activates the Effects Blend control. The Effects Blend control “receives” this command through the ground created when inserting a 1/4" plug into the Receive jack. Therefore, best results will only be obtained by using a mono phone plug.
Recommended SWR extension speakers for the Super Redhead include the following models: • SWR Goliath III (4x10) • SWR Goliath Junior III (2x10) (8 ohm version) • SWR Son of Bertha (1X15) • SWR Big Ben Subwoofer (1x18) • SWR Workingman’s 4X10T • SWR Workingman’s 2X10T • SWR Workingman’s 1X15T Note: The Speaker On/Off switch does not affect the Extension Speaker jack.
SPECIAL FEATURES FRONT COVER/ANGLE STAND The Super Redhead's front cover was designed to serve two main purposes: to protect the electronics and speakers during transport, and to double as a stand. To use the cover as an angled stand, remove the cover and place it in the desired location (carpet side up). Next, remove the caster wheels from the bottom of the unit and place it carefully on the cover/angle stand. You now have an angled amplification system that still couples the low end to the floor.
SUPER REDHEAD LIMITED WARRANTY The SUPER REDHEAD from SWR is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for TWO YEARS from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship, provided that it is purchased from an Authorized SWR dealer. This warranty applies only to products purchased in the USA or Canada.
