Connecting The Sedona With Other Gear

The following illustrations will help you to properly connect your Sedona to other amps, extension speaker cabinets, and recording and P.A. gear. Make sure the amp and all other gear are turned off whenever you make or change any connections.

• Driving a full-range extension speaker cabinet
• Driving a Sedona Extension Cabinet with tweeter switching
• Running two amps in parallel without a Y-cord
• Slaving a second Sedona
• Slaving a second amp or power amp
• Placing a signal processor in the effects loop
• Sending a direct signal to P.A. or recording gear
• Using an A/B switch box to route two guitars to Sedona
• Adding a microphone and/or drum machine to a Sedona setup
• Running two Sedonas in stereo

Using a heavy-gauge speaker cord, connect the output jack labeled Speaker 2 to the speaker input on an extension cabinet with an 8-ohm impedance and power-handling capacity of at least 55 watts. Set the Impedance Selector to 4 ohms. A 16-ohm extension cabinet can also be used, but it will reduce the amp's output by about 10 watts. If you use a 16-ohm extension cabinet, set the Impedance Selector to 4 ohms. Don't use a 4-ohm extension speaker unless the internal speakers are disconnected. Note: Make sure that the Speaker 1 output is connected to the Sedona's internal speaker.

Driving A Sedona Extension Cabinet with tweeter switching

The Sedona is designed to deliver highs and lows to specialized speakers. When you connect a Sedona Extension Cabinet to a Sedona amplifier, you get the same optimum sound quality when you send the Sedona's Speaker 2(full-range) output to the Sedona Extension Cabinet's Full Range input jack, and the Sedona's Tweeter 2 output to the Sedona ExtensionCabinet's Tweeter input. Set the Sedona's Impedance Selector to 4 ohms. Make sure that the Speaker 1 output and Tweeter 1 output are connected to the Sedona's internal speakers.

Note: Use only speaker cables.

Running Two Amps In Parallel Without A Y-cord

The preamp and output amp sections, as well as all controls, function normally in this setup. Use a shielded cord.

Slaving A Second Sedona

Using a shielded cord, connect the first Sedona's Effects Loop Send to the Effects Loop Return jack on a second Sedona. Adjusting the Return Level sets the relative volume of the second amp. All tone and distortion adjustments are made by the first amp. The first amp's Send Level control sets the signal level being sent to the second amp.

Slaving A Second Amp Or Power Amp

Connect a shielded cord from your Sedona's Effects Loop Send to the power amp input or Effects Loop Return on a second amp. All volume and tone changes made on the Sedona will affect what comes out of the second amp. Caution: Never use the speaker outputs as line outputs. Their power level is extremely high and can cause tremendous damage to another amp's input. If you don't have any effects patched into the Sedona's Effects Loop, you can use its Send jack instead of the Line Out. The Send Level knob then acts as a variable output level.

Placing A Signal Processor In The Effects Loop

Using shielded cords, connect the Effects Loop Send to the processor's input, and the processor's output to the Effects Loop Return. Adjust the mixture of effect/non-effect sounds at the signal processor, and set the levels at the amp and processor for lowest distortion. If you use multiple signal processors, connect them in series (processor 1's output to processor 2's input, etc.), and patch the Sedona's Send to the first processor's input and the Sedona's Return to the last processor's output. If the processor has stereo outputs, you can connect one to the Effects Loop Return of a second amp.

Sending A Direct Signal To P.A. Or Recording Gear

Using a shielded cord with an XLR jack, connect the Sedona's Direct Output to the line input or channel input of a mixer. (The signal comes directly from the guitar, buffered by a tube. See the section on the Direct Box.) Caution: Never use the speaker output to connect to audio inputs.

Using An A/B Switch Box To Route Two Guitars To Sedona

Plug two guitars into an A/B switch box and then plug the switch box' output into Sedona's High Gain input. Experiment with each instrment's volume, and don't forget to check which Sedona channel is active. Use high-quality shielded cords for these connections. Never use speaker cords.

Adding A Microphone And/Or Drum Machine To A Sedona Setup

Solo performers who sing or accompany themselves with a drum machine(or sequencer/drum machine/synthesizer/sampler combination) can use one or two Sedonas to deliver their sound. Plug your guitar into the appropriate input (High Gain or Low Gain) on the Sedona, and then place a mixer in the Sedona's Effects Loop. You will have to experiment with the Send and Return levels on the Sedona, as well as the channel and output levels on your mixer. Note:Use shielded cables and a good-quality mixer that does not add noise. This will ensure that the sound of your accompaniment is as good as the sound of your guitar. If you have a second Sedona, you can take a second line output from the mixer and plug it into the second Sedona's Effects Loop Return. Make sure you adjust the second Sedona's Return Level control for a good balance with the first Sedona.

Running Two Sedonas In Stereo

When you run two Sedonas in stereo, you can place a stereo signal processor(reverb, delay, etc.) in the line between the first Sedona's Effects Loop Send and the second Sedona's Effects Loop Return. Do not forget to include a return from the signal processor to the first Sedona's Effects Loop Return. Set the first Sedona's Effects Send and Return levels and the signal processor's input and output levels for best signal-to-noise ratio and best tone. In addition, set your effects/dry signal blend in the signal processor. If you want to use a volume pedal, the line between the first Sedona's Effects Loop Send and the signal processor's input is an excellent location. Always use high-quality shielded cables for these connections.

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