Aiken Amplification Invader MKII Manual do Utilizador

Invader MKIIUser's ManualAiken Amplification, Inc.1225 Montague AvenueGreenwood, SCTel: 864-993-8383http://www.aikenamps.com

Tube layout and replacementThe Invader uses four ECC83/12AX7 tubes, one ECC81/12AT7 tube, and two 6BQ5/EL84 output tubes (or two EL34 tubes in the 30W

Output power reduction by using 6V6 tubes (30W models only): It is possible to reduce the power of the 30W Invader to around 18W to 20W by changing t

BiasingBiasing is very easy, and doesn't require removing the chassis from the cabinet. You simply use a voltmeter (any inexpensive digital mult

SpeakersChanging speakers is like getting a whole new amp. Every model sounds completely different, some sounding quite good and some amazingly bad.

TroubleshootingPilot lamp not lit:Is the amplifier plugged into a functional outlet of the appropriate voltage?Is the mains fuse blown? If so, replac

Humming or buzzing noise:Unplug the guitar cord from the input and unplug any cable used for jumpering the two inputs. If the buzzing stops, try repl

Ringing noise or feedback that occurs with no guitar plugged in:If the amplifier exhibits a "ringing" noise, especially when tapping on the

SpecificationsOutput Power:Input Impedance:Input sensitivity:Tube complement:Fuses:Speakers:Footswitch:Dimensions:Weight:18W for the 2-EL84 model or 3

Contents Getting Started...3 Front Panel Controls an

Getting StartedCongratulations on purchasing your new Aiken Invader MKII amplifier!The Invader MKII is an all-tube amplifier, avai

Massive, custom-wound, high-interleave transformers, rated for over twice the maximum amplifier output power, allowing the amplifier to be run full po

Front Panel Controls and SwitchesInput jack:Plug your guitar in here and you are ready to rock!Plexi/Ali switch:This switch configures the pre

Dwell:The dwell control adjusts the drive to the reverb tank. Higher dwell levels result in an apparently "longer" decay time of the reverb

Power switch:The Power switch turns the amplifier on in the up position and off in the down position.Glory switch:What good is power without the glory

Rear Panel Controls and SwitchesAC Mains:Plug the supplied IEC mains cord into this outlet to provide power to the amplifier.Mains Fuse:18W amplif

Footswitch:This jack allows connection of any standard footswitch to remotely turn on the reverb on and off.Bias Test Jacks:Three standard tip jacks a