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6. Set the output of your bass to maximum 

and then, while playing, slowly turn the 

HS1200 Volume control up until the desired 

level is achieved. If you hear distortion even 

at low amplifier Volume settings, back off 

the output of your bass (or check for a faulty 

cable).
7. Press in the Shape switch and turn the Shape knob both 

clockwise and counterclockwise to hear the effect of the 

Shape curve and filter on the sound of your bass. Leave the 

Shape knob at the point where it best complements your 

particular instrument and playing style.
8. Adjust the three equalization controls to taste (when you 

get a great setting that complements your instrument and 

playing style, it’s a good idea to write it down for future use).

9. Test the headphone output by turning the Volume control 

to its minimum (fully counterclockwise) position and then 

connect a standard stereo headphone to the front-panel 

Headphones jack. While playing your bass, slowly turn the 

Volume control up—you should hear sound from the head-

phones and none from the connected speaker. We recom-

mend the use of large size headphones (those with large 

transducers) for optimum bass reproduction.

10. If you need to connect the HS1200 to a live sound rein-

forcement or recording mixing console, plug a standard 

female XLR jack into the front-panel Direct Out output and 

connect it to a Direct Injection (DI) box or to an XLR mic-

level input on the mixer. (See #8 on page 6 in this manual for 

more information on the use of the HS1200 Direct Out).

If you encounter difficulty with any aspect of setting up or 

using your HS1200, you can call Samson Technical Support 

(1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.

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