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(1) Input Jack
Plug your bass into this 1/4" jack. Connect your bass prior to turning on the power switch.
(2) Vintage
This control introduces patented Peavey TransTube
®
circuitry, with an EQ curve that simulates the
sound of a vintage tube bass amp. Increase the amount of “tube” distortion/compression by turning
the knob clockwise.
(3) Vintage On/Off
This push button switch allows you to turn the Vintage control on and off.
(4) Gain
This control sets the overall volume level of the MAX 126.
(5) High EQ
This control allows you to dial in high frequencies or “treble” sounds for your bass.
(6) Low EQ
This control adds bottom end to your sound. Use this control for low sounds or to add more “oomph”
to your bass.
(7) Tape/CD Input
This standard 1/4" input jack allows you to connect a tape or CD player to your MAX 126 and play
along.
Front Panel
POWER
5
10
0
HIGH
LOW
5
10
0
5
10
0
GAIN
INPUT
5
10
0
VINTAGE
INPUT
EQUALIZATION
MAX 126
BASS AMPLIFICATION
ON
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2
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5
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8
9
10
7
9
(8) Headphone Input
This standard 1/4" input jack allows you to connect standard headphones to the MAX
®
126. Turn the
Vintage and Gain controls all the way down before using headphones. Slowly turn up the volume and
find a comfortable listening level. Remember, starting out on the bass with hearing damage would
not be much fun! When headphones are connected to the MAX 126‚ the speaker is automatically
turned off.
(9) Power LED
This LED illuminates when power is supplied to the MAX 126.
(10) Power Switch
This two-way rocker switch applies power to the unit when placed in the ON position.
POWER AMPLIFIER
Rated Power:
10
Watts RMS/8 Ohms,
nominal @ 1 kHz, 120 VAC line
Power Consumption:
(Domestic)
26 Watts, 60 Hz, 120 VAC
(Export)
26 Watts, 50/60 Hz, 230-240 VAC
PREAMP
The following specs are measured
at 1 kHz with all controls preset at
5.
Clean Channel:
Nominal Input Level: -20 dBV‚
100mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: -10 dBV‚
300mV RMS
Vintage Channel:
Nominal Input Level: -18 dBV‚
125 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: -10 dBV‚
300 mV RMS
Tape/CD Input:
Impedance: High Z‚ 22 k Ohms
Nominal Input Level: -6 dBV‚ 500 mV
RMS
Headphone Output:
Nominal Output Level: 100 mV into
8 Ohms
(Disconnects internal speaker when
used)
System Hum & Noise @
Nominal Input Level:
(Clean channel‚ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
unweighted)
Greater than 70 dB below rated
power
Dimensions (H x W x D):
11.00" H x 11.20" W x 6.75" D
(280 mm H x 283 mm x 170 mm)
Weight:
11 lbs. (5 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS
