Harley Benton DNAfx Bass Mobile Mini Bass Rig User Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Harley Benton

DNAfx Bass Mobile Mini Bass Rig

Product Information: DNAfx bAss Mobile Multi Effects Unit

Specifications

Product Name: DNAfx bAss Mobile Multi Effects Unit
Date of Manual: 12.04.2023
ID: 554555

Features

* Mobile multi-effects unit designed for bass guitars

Starting Up

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1. Switch on the device.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.

General Information

Further Information

For further information and details, visit our website at
www.thomann.de. You can
download the manual as a PDF file from our website. Use the keyword
search function in the electronic version of the manual to quickly
find specific topics. Our online guides provide detailed technical
information and terms. If you need personal consultation, please
contact our technical hotline. In case of any device-related
problems, our customer service will gladly assist you.

Notational Conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square
brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by
quotation marks and italics. Examples: 24ch’,OFF’.
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered
consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by
an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].

Symbols and Signal Words

This manual uses symbols and signal words to indicate specific
meanings:

Signal Word	Meaning
DANGER!	This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible
dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if
it is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible
dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.

Technical Specifications

Refer to page 29 of the manual for the technical specifications
of the DNAfx bAss Mobile Multi Effects Unit.

Plug and Pin Assignments

Refer to page 31 of the manual for plug and pin assignments of
the DNAfx bAss Mobile Multi Effects Unit.

Protecting the Environment

Refer to page 33 of the manual for guidelines on protecting the
environment while using the DNAfx bAss Mobile Multi Effects
Unit.

FAQ

Q: Where can I download the manual?

A: You can download the manual as a PDF file from our website at
www.thomann.de.

Q: How can I find specific topics quickly in the manual?

A: Use the keyword search function in the electronic version of
the manual.

Q: Who should I contact for personal consultation?

A: For personal consultation, please contact our technical
hotline.

Q: What should I do if I have problems with the device?

A: If you have any problems with the device, our customer
service will gladly assist you.

User Manual

DNAfx bAss Mobile
Multi Effects Unit

Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de
12.04.2023, ID: 554555

Table of contents

1 General information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 1.1 Further information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 1.2 Notational conventions…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 1.3 Symbols and signal words………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
2 Safety instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 3 Features……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 4 Starting up ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries……………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 4.2 Charging the unit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 5 Connections and operating elements………………………………………………………………………………. 15 6 Operating…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 6.1 Selecting the amp modelling model……………………………………………………………………………. 17 6.2 Selecting timbre………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 6.3 Selecting digital effects…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 6.4 Saving amp settings………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 6.5 Setting the drum machine……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 6.6 USB audio………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 6.7 Bluetooth® audio……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 7 Amp, effect and drum list…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
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Table of contents

8 Technical specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 9 Plug and pin assignments……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 10 Protecting the environment……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33

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General information
1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there- fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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General information

1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points:

Download

This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.

Keyword search

Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly.

Online guides

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:

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Letterings Displays Instructions
Cross-references

General information
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: 24ch’ ,OFF’ .
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä `Cross-references’ on page 7.
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General information

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.

Signal word DANGER!
WARNING!
NOTICE!

Meaning
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs

Type of danger Warning danger zone.

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con- sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Safety

DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section.

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Safety instructions
NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter `Technical specifications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature fluctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to temperature fluctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch off the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi- ronment as dry as possible. If the batteries are stored for a longer period, recharge them to 50 % every three months. Fully charge the batteries only shortly before use at room temperature.
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3 Features

Features
Special features of the device: n Headphone amp & drum machine for electric bass n 7 well-known bass amp and speaker models, each with its own pre-set memory slot: Clean
Finger, Clean Pick, SlapBass Overdrive, Clean Solo, Jazz Solo, Djent Pick n 7 different digital effects: Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Room Reverb, Hall Reverb, AnaDly+Pla-
teRev, Chorus+PlateRev n 5 different tone/EQ settings n Drum machine with 28 different rhythm styles n Bluetooth 5. 0 n Rechargeable 720 mAh lithium-ion battery (charging time: 2.5 hours, running time: 4
hours) n USB-C port for audio recordings, charging and firmware updates n Swivelling jack input n Headphones output n Rechargeable via USB (5 V, 1 A) n Dimensions: 48×19.5×63 mm n Weight: 150 g n Accessories: Quick start guide & USB cable

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Starting up
4 Starting up
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries
WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat- teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec- tion. When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk. Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging. Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries are hermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery.
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Starting up
If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte using absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat- teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.
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Starting up 4.2 Charging the unit
If the status LED of the main switch flashes blue when the unit is switched on, only a maximum of 30 minutes of battery life remains. 1. Turn the device off using the main switch. 2. Plug the USB-C cable into the unit and connect the USB-C cable to a USB charger con- nection. ð Unit charging begins. During charging, the status LED of the main switch lights up red. When the status LED lights up green, charging is complete and the unit is ready for use again.
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5 Connections and operating elements

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1 [AMP] | Button to call up the amp modelling models 2 [TONE] | Button to call up the timbre 3 [EFX] | Button to call up digital effects

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Connections and operating elements
4 [DRUM] | Button to call up the drum machine 5 | Button to toggle between the settings and to decrease a value 6 | Button to toggle between the settings and to increase a value 7 LEDs to display the respective operating mode and effect strength 8 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack plug for connection to the instrument 9 / [ON] / [OFF] | Main switch
Set the switch to [ON] to switch on the unit. The status LED lights up. Set the switch to to enable the Bluetooth® function for the audio playback. Set the switch to [OFF] to switch off the unit. 10 Control to adjust the instrument signal volume. 11 | Headphones output, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket 12 | Port for the included USB-C cable for audio recordings and charging the unit
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Operating

6 Operating

1. Turn the volume control to the left to set the volume to minimum. 2. Switch on the unit and adjust the volume as required.

6.1 Selecting the amp modelling model
1. Press [AMP] to switch on the amp modelling models. 2. Press or to toggle between the seven different amp modelling models.
ð The [AMP] LED lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä Chapter 7 `Amp, effect and drum list’ on page 24).

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Operating

6.2 Selecting timbre

1. Press [TONE] to switch on the timbre of the selected amp modelling model.
2. Press or to toggle between the five different timbres. ð The [TONE] LED lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä Chapter 7 `Amp, effect and drum list’ on page 24).

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Operating
6.3 Selecting digital effects
1. Press [EFX] to enable the effect of the selected amp modelling model. 2. Press or to toggle between the seven different effects.
ð The [EFX] LED lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä Chapter 7 `Amp, effect and drum list’ on page 24). Press again [EFX] to disable the effect of the selected amp modelling model.
3. Press and hold [EFX] to adjust the effect strength. ð The [EFX] LED flashes.
4. Press or to set the effect strength of the selected effect from 1…10 as desired. 5. The LED or lights up in the corresponding colour:
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Operating

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Value 1

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6.4 Saving amp settings

Press and hold down [AMP].
ð The selected settings (amp modelling, timbre, digital effect) are saved as the future default settings for the selected amp modelling model. They are always available when the amp modelling model is selected.

6.5 Setting the drum machine
1. Press [DRUM] to switch on the drum machine. ð The [DRUM] LED lights up when the drum machine is switched on.

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Operating
2. Press or to toggle between the 28 different rhythms. ð Led or lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä Chapter 7 `Amp, effect and drum list’ on page 24).
Press and hold down [DRUM] to switch off the drum machine again.

3. To adjust the volume, press [DRUM] while the drum machine was switched on. ð The [DRUM] LED lights up green.
4. Press or to adjust the volume of the drum machine from 1…10 as desired. 5. Led or lights up in the corresponding colour.

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6. Press [DRUM] again to adjust the speed. ð The [DRUM] LED flashes blue.

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Operating 6.6 USB audio

7. Press or to adjust the speed of the drum machine between 40 and 260 BPM in incre- ments of one BMP, or press and hold down or to adjust the speed in larger incre- ments. ð The [DRUM] LED flashes at the selected speed.
The unit can be used as USB-C audio interface with support for DAWs in Windows® and MAC. Windows® users have to install ASIO drivers to achieve low- latency recording and monitoring.

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Operating

6.7 Bluetooth® audio

1. Set the main switch to to enable the Bluetooth® function for audio playback. 2. Open the Bluetooth® list of your device to be paired and select `DNAfx bAss Mobile’ . 3. Accept the connection. 4. After a successful connection, the unit can output the playback signals of your paired
device.
You can only adjust the playback signal on the paired device.

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Amp, effect and drum list

7 Amp, effect and drum list

AMP Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Button and LED colour [AMP] [AMP] [AMP] [AMP] [AMP] [AMP] [AMP]

Name Clean Finger Clean Pick Slap Bass Overdrive Clean Solo Jazz Solo Djent Pick

Template/description Markbass® TA501 Aguilar® DB751 Ampeg® SVT Digitech® Metal Master/Markbass® Little Marcus 500 Ampeg ® SVT Markbass® TA501 Peavey® Invective 120

All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used as reference for the effect types in this user manual.

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TONE Number 1 2 3 4 5

Button and LED colour [TONE] [TONE] [TONE] [TONE] [TONE]

Name Darker Dark Flat Bright Brighter

Amp, effect and drum list

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Amp, effect and drum list

EFX Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Button and LED colour [EFX] [EFX] [EFX] [EFX] [EFX] [EFX] [EFX]

Name Flanger Phaser Echo Room Reverb Hall Reverb AnaDly+PlateRev Chorus+PlateRev

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DRUM Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Button and LED colour

Rhythm Pop 1 Pop 2 Pop 3 Pop 4 Pop 5 Ballad 1 Ballad 2 Ballad 3 Ballad 4 Blues 1 Blues 2 Blues 3 Blues 4 Funk 1

Amp, effect and drum list

Time signature 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/8 3/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/8 4/4 4/4 6/8 6/8 4/4

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Amp, effect and drum list

Number 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Button and LED colour

Rhythm Funk 2 Funk 3 Punk 1 Punk 2 Punk 3 Rock 1 Rock 2 Rock 3 Metal 1 Metal 2 Metal 3 Jazz 1 Jazz 2 Jazz 3

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Time signature 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/8 4/4 4/4 6/8 4/4 4/4 6/8 4/4 4/4 3/4

8 Technical specifications

Input connections Output connections Power supply Operating voltage Battery
Bluetooth®
Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight

Power supply/USB-Audio Instrument Headphones 5 V / 1 A via USB port 3.7 V / 130 mA Battery type Voltage Capacity Charging time in the device Operating time Frequency range Max. transmission power Standard 48 mm × 19.5 mm × 63 mm 150 g

Technical specifications
USB-C socket 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack socket 3.5 mm jack socket
Lithium-ion 3.7 V 720 mAh 2.5 h approx. 4 h 2402 MHz … 2480 MHz +2 dBm Version 5.0
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Technical specifications

Ambient conditions

Temperature range Relative humidity

Further information Effect type Number of control channels Volume control per channel Number of inputs Rack format

Headphone amplifier 1 yes 1 no

0 °C…40 °C 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)

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Plug and pin assignments

9 Plug and pin assignments

Introduction

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit orjust’ in poor transmission quality!

Balanced and unbalanced trans- mission

Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hifi use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans- mitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc- tors Ground’ andSignal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase- shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter- ference.

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Plug and pin assignments
1/4″ TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced)
1 2
Three-pole 1/8″ mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced)
1 2 3

Signal Ground, shielding
Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding

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Protecting the environment

10 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate- rial

For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of batteries

Batteries must not be thrown away or incinerated; they must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for the disposal of hazardous waste. Use the existing collection points for this.
Only dispose of lithium batteries when they are discharged. Remove replaceable lithium bat- teries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point.

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Protecting the environment

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

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