ELLIOT Elf Combo Bass Instrument Amplifiers User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- TRACE ELLIOT
Table of Contents
Trace Elliot® Elf Combo
Bass Instrument Amplifiers
Owner’s Manual
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey
Electronics Corp. can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Note – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB/3(B) Trace Elliot • Hwy. 5022 Hwy. 493 North •
Meridian, MS 39305
Tel:601-486-2255 • Fax:
601-486-1156 •
www.traceelliot.us
TRACE ELLIOT AMPLIFICATION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Trace Elliot product. Our experience in
design and quality of manufacturing will ensure that you will be able to rely
on this product to deliver the solid professional sound you deserve, whether
in the studio or on stage.
The Trace Elliot Elf combos pack all of the 200W of crystal-clear bass tone
you would expect from our amplifiers in a minuscule package! This amp sounds
clean and refined, but if you push it, it will overdrive naturally, for a
smooth and musical sound. Trace Elliot is known for designing amps that sound
loud for their power ratings, and the ELF is certainly no exception!
FEATURES:
- Extremely portable (1×8) 18.7 lb (8.5 Kg), (1×10) 18.5 lb (8.4 Kg), (1×12) 31.4 lb (14.5 Kg), (1×12 Ext.) 28.1 lb (12.85 Kg)
- Dimensions: 1×8: 11” (27.94cm) x 10.25” (26.035cm) x 13.37” (33.95cm), 1×10 12.75” (32.38cm) x 12” (30.48cm) x 14” (35.56cm), 1×12 15” (38.1cm) x 14” (35.56cm) x 16.5” (41.91cm)
- 200W continuous into 4 ohms / 130W continuous into 8 ohms
- Wide range input gain control with signal level indicator
- 3-band rotary equalizer that emulates the response of classic Trace Elliot multi-band graphic EQ filters
- Ultra-high preamp input impedance ( >10meg ohms) for maximum sensitivity when using passive pickups
- Post EQ balanced XLR DI output with ground lift for sending classic Trace Elliot tone to a mixing console or recording device
- 1/4” (6.35mm) headphone output for quiet practice
Caution: Please look over this guide and read any caution or warning statements found within. Following these warnings is crucial to your personal safety and the safety of your Trace Elliot product.
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INPUT socket
This is to connect the 1/4” jack lead from your instrument. Alternatively, if any effect units are being used before the amplifier then the output from the last unit is connected here. Experience has shown us that not all 1/4” jack plugs are made equal, therefore, we recommend the use of only high quality 1/4” jack leads for best sonic performance and reliable connection. -
GAIN rotary control
This is to set the gain of the input stage of the amplifier. The setting of this control is the single most important on the whole unit. There are three regions of operation of the control, which can be visually confirmed by the activity of the signal LED. -
SIGNAL LED
When the LED is green, the instrument signal is passing through the preamp without any compression. When the LED begins to flash red, more and more compression is occuring in the preamp as the GAIN control is advanced. The compressor also tracks changes made to the EQ; therefore, an increase in an EQ setting will require a decrease in the GAIN setting to maintain the same amount of compression.
When the GAIN control is at maximum clockwise rotation, a musically useful overdrive distortion circuit is engaged. Reduce the VOLUME accordingly when using this setting. -
BASS, MID, and TREBLE EQ
This section is an active tone control. Adjusting these knobs clockwise from the center (0) position will amplify the low, mid, or high-frequency content. Adjusting counterclockwise from the center (0) position will attenuate the low, mid, or high-frequency content. -
Power Indicator
Green LED that indicates the amp is powered on. -
VOLUME rotary control
This sets the signal level sent to the power output stage and the Speaker Output. It should be set at “0” when switching on the amplifier and turned up to the desired playing volume slowly to avoid any sudden level changes that could damage your hearing. When maximum power is detected, a limiter circuit is engaged, preventing excessive power amplifier clipping. -
Headphone Jack
This 1/4” stereo jack is for player monitoring. For silent practice, simply disconnect the speaker output and listen through the headphones.
Rear Panel
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AC POWER INLET
This is the receptacle for an IEC line cord, which provides AC power to the unit. Connect the line cord to this connector to provide power to the unit. Damage to the equipment may result if improper line voltage is used. (See line voltage marking on the unit).
Never break off the ground pin on any equipment. It is provided for your safety. If the outlet used does not have a ground pin, a suitable grounding adapter should be used and the third wire should be grounded properly. To prevent the risk of shock or fire hazard, always make sure that the amplifier and all associated equipment is properly grounded.
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ON-OFF SWITCH
This rocker switch supplies AC power to the amplifier when switched to the ON position. The ON position is with the right side of the switch pushed “in” or nearly flush with the rear panel. -
LINE VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH
This selector switch allows the amplifier to be operated at different line voltages. Please be sure this switch is set to the proper voltage for your area before connecting the amplifier to a power source or turning the amplifier on for the first time. NEVER CHANGE THE POSITION OF THIS SWITCH WHILE THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON. -
Speaker/headphone switch
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SPEAKER OUTPUT
This ¼” mono jack is provided for the connection of an external speaker cabinet. The minimum load impedance is 4 Ohms.
Please note that this is a BRIDGED amplifier output, meaning the sleeve of the 1/4” jack is driven by an amplifier. Neither the tip nor sleeve of the speaker plug should ever contact the ground, or damage could occur! Also, please use only cabinets built with professional-quality bass guitar musical instrument loudspeakers.
Be aware that the protection circuitry within the ELF will detect over- excursion events caused by inferior speakers and guitar speakers, which are not meant for bass. The protection circuits will react to these events by momentarily interrupting the sound. If you experience interruptions, it means the speaker is exceeding maximum excursion. As an option, reduce the volume. If this happens repeatedly, ultimately you must change to a professional bass cabinet with adequate suspension and excursion for bass. -
DI GROUND LIFT switch
Pressing this switch in will disconnect the ground connection from pin 1 on the DI output XLR socket(s). Usually, this should be left in the out position however there may be certain situations when connecting from the DI socket(s) to another device that hum is produced due to a ground loop. If this happens then pressing the GND LIFT switch in should eliminate the problem. -
DI OUT XLR
This is a low impedance balanced output for connecting directly to a stage box or mixer for live or studio use. It gives the engineer a strong, clean signal without any overspill from other instruments. The XLR socket is wired as normal: pin 1 = Ground, pin 2 = Signal +, pin 3 = Signal –
Note: This DI OUT XLR is configured “Post EQ”.
Specifications
Mains Voltage:
100-120 vac – 50/60Hz – T3.15AL/250V
230 vac – 50/60Hz – T1.6AL/250V
Power Consumption:
Typical = 30W
Maximum = 240W
SMPS:
Thermal protection
Over-current protection
Power Amplifier:
Protection:
Clip limiting
Thermal
Over-current / Short-circuit
DC output
Minimum Load:
4 Ω
example–
1 – 4 Ω cabinet / 2 – 8 Ω cabinets
Power Output (1% THD):
130W – 8 Ω – Internal 8 ohm speaker
200W – 4 Ω – With external 8-ohm cab
Noise:
-62.5 dBu
Pre Amplifier:
Nominal Input Sensitivity:
All controls @12:00 = -6.44dBu (369mV)
Input Impedance:
10 meg Ω
EQ:
3 – band rotary type with proprietary TE filters
Low center = 80 Hz
Mid center = 400 Hz
High center = 4.2 KHz
DI XLR Balanced Output:
PIN 1 = GND, PIN 2 = sig+, PIN 3 = sig
Post EQ
1 KΩ output impedance
w/GND lift switch
noise floor = -104.3dBu
noise floor w/sig (nom.) = -88dBu
Weight:
(1×8) 18.7 lb (8.5 Kg)
(1×10) 18.5 lb (8.4 Kg)
(1×12) 31.4 lb (14.5 Kg)
(1×12 Ext.) 28.1 lb (12.85 Kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D):
1×8:
11” (27.94cm) x 10.25” (26.035cm) x 13.37” (33.95cm)
1×10
12.75” (32.38cm) x 12” (30.48cm) x 14” (35.56cm)
1×12
15” (38.1cm) x 14” (35.56cm) x 16.5” (41.91cm)
Warranty registration and information for U.S. customers are available online
at
www.traceelliot.com/warranty
or use the QR tag below
http://www.traceelliot.com/warranty/ Features
and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trace Elliot • Hwy. 5022 Hwy. 493 North • Meridian, MS 39305
Tel: 601-486-2255 • Fax:
601-486-1156 •
www.traceelliot.us ©2010 Printed in U.S.A.
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