Ashdown ORIGINal HEAD User manual

ASHDOWN ORIGINAL HEAD USER GUIDE

The Origin clinches the key fundamentals of everything that makes a great bass amp. This

lightweight, portable and stripped back bass amp head takes Ashdown back to the Origin of their

Tone.

Starting from the top, a passive/active switch determines the whether the amp is being used with

a high or low output instrument and sets a clear signal path to the input control. From here, the

player can ne-tune their input level using Ashdown’s trademark VU meter, which takes pride of

place at the very centre of the amp head.

Simple yet Powerful EQ

With the signal at its optimal level, you then hit a dened set of features designed enhance your

tone. The Origin features a tried and tested 5-band EQ, controlling your traditional bass, middle

and treble with a lo-mid and hi-mid sitting comfortably either side of the variable middle control.

The additional Shape control further sculpts your tone, lifting the frequencies that really count –

like a smiley face on a graphic equalizer.

Tonally Connected

The output control regulates the output volume of the amp and wrapping up the features on the

front panel is an easy to reach DI output, as well as an independent FX send and return, which

allows the amp to set a very clear signal path with no interruptions.

Create the Perfect Rig

To the rear of this condensed unit is a very well considered headphone out, which doubles this

gig-ready head as a great home practice device. 2 x jack speaker outputs with a minimum 4 ohm

load provides exible partnering options with Ashdown’s existing range of bass cabinets.

USER GUIDE

ASHDOWN ORIGINAL HEAD

Ready for the Road

The Origin is a rugged little go-getter, using scuff proof paint over its steel chassis. Retaining a

nice yet practical weight to it, with quality feeling control pots, The Origin is built to last a lifetime.

Offered with a 5 year warranty, The Origin comes complete with auto protect voltage for global

touring musicians and an adaptive temperature controlled fan for road and studio use.

Front Panel:

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4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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USER GUIDE

Front Panel:

1-

FX-RTN - FX loop return jack socket.

2-

FX-SEND - FX loop send jack socket.

3-

IN - Instrument Input Jack

4-

SHAPE - Push Button - Enables a pre shape

scoop to the tone before the EQ.

5-

PASSIVE/ACTIVE - Push Button - Passive or

active instrument -15dB input PAD.

6-

INPUT - Roatery Control - Adjust the input lev-

vvel depending on your choise of instrument.

7-

VU METER - Input level meter for input signal

monitoring.

ASHDOWN ORIGINAL HEAD

8-

OUTPUT - Roatery control - Set the overall

output of your amp.

9-

DI OUT - Balanced XLR Di Output

10-

SAFE - LED - Safe operation indicator

11-

PROTECT - LED - Saftey percaution indicator.

12-

EQ - A 5 band comprehenives EQ sction.

Including roatery controls for Bass, Lo-Mid,

Middle, Hi-Mid and Treble.

USER GUIDE

Rear Panel:

13-

PHONES - Headphone 3.5mm Jack

Output

14-

2 x Jack Speaker outputs

ASHDOWN ORIGINAL HEAD

15-

MAINS - Power input for use with

supplied power cable.

Rear Panel:

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