7. USING THE TUNER OUTPUT
The Tonebone Bassbone also incorporates a separate tuner out. This output passes through a band-pass filter that makes it easier for a tuner to capture the fundamental tone. Unless, filtered, some basses produce so many harmonics that the tuner is unable to lock-on and this causes the needle (or LED read out) to jump all over the place. Because the tuner out is separately buffered, the tuner circuit is completely removed from the primary audio signal path thus reducing its effect or added load on the circuit. You can also use the powerbooster circuit as a �mute� to turn off the output to your guitar amp while the signal continues to drive the tuner. This can be done by turning off the power boost volume in boost mode.
8. USING THE XLR OUTPUT
The Tonebone Bassbone is equipped with a separate XLR male output that acts like a direct box to feed a mixer. This is a 600-ohm mic level output that is designed to run along side microphone signals in a snake without causing crosstalk. It is important to note that unlike a direct box that would normally be connected before the Bassbone, the XLR out is post Bassbone. This means that all of the Bassbone EQ and volume settings will be heard on the XLR output. This is particularly advantageous when playing gigs without a sound engineer as the bass signal going to the mixer will be boosted or altered to follow your Bassbone settings. An example would be on a solo where the engineer would normally increase the bass volume: by engaging the Bassbone�s power booster, the level would increase on your bass amp and at the mixer at the same time. The XLR out is particularly cool when playing small coffeehouse gigs where bringing an amplifier may not be practical. Simply connect the Bassbone�s XLR output to the mixer and use the Bassbone as your miniature amp. All your EQ settings are now right at your feet!
