Behringer DSP1024P manual

User´s Manual Version 1.0 August 2000 ww w .behringer .com ENGLISH VIRTUALIZER ® PRO DSP1024P[...]

2 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to con- stitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and mainte- nance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the ma[...]

3 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of VIRTUALIZERPRO users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this unit. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineerin[...]

4 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P DSP1024P VIRTUALIZERPRO Ultra-high performance Digital Multi-Effects Processor powered by a 24-bit high-speed Digital Signal Processor (DSP)[...]

5 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 . INTRODUCTION . . ................................................................................................................... 6 1. 1 The design concept .......................................................................................................... ............... 6 1. 2 Before you [...]

6 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 1. INTRODUCTION With the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZERPRO you have purchased a very powerful multi-effects processor which offers both first-class reverb sounds and various other effect algorithms. Although you will find a high number of effect types  32 newly developed effect types with more than 700 variations  the VIR[...]

7 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 1. 2 Before you begin Your BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZERPRO was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit. + If [...]

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9 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 8 Use the ENGINER key to select the right audio channel (similar to : ENGINEL). If you wish to process the left and right audio channels simultaneously ( couple mode), press both ENGINE keys together. In couple mode both ENGINE LEDs light up. Whenever you edit one of the two audio channels and then switch to couple [...]

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11 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 1.4 .1 Reverb and delay algorithms Cathedral : Reverb program that generates long and dense reverberation, much like the natural reverb ambience found in churches or cathedrals. Particularly suitable for solo instruments and voices. VARIATION modifies the decay time, EDITA adjusts the differences between tiled and ang[...]

12 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P Reverse Reverb : A reverb program with an inverted amplitude envelope, i.e. the effect starts softly and then increases in volume. This effect used to be created by playing a tape in reverse direction, recording the reverb signal, and then playing back the tape in forward direction again, with the result that the reverb [...]

13 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P Tremolo & Delay : Since trip hop has become trendy, this effect  originally found in guitar amps  is used to produce a more or less fast and intensive variation of volume (with an additional panorama effect included in the DSP1024P). The modulation speed is controlled with VARIATION , the intensity with EDIT[...]

14 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 2. OPERATION 2. 1 Effects structure Fig. 2.1: Effects structure 2. 2 Selecting presets The VIRTUALIZERPRO stores 100 user-definable presets. After power-up, the unit automatically recalls the preset last used. To select another preset, use the JOG WHEEL to enter the preset number of your choice. Turn the wheel clockwi[...]

15 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P loading the data, the VIRTUALIZERPRO enables the preset and the dot disappears. This brief interruption avoids the direct activation of every preset, as you scroll through the preset list with the JOG WHEEL. Otherwise incomplete parameter remnants of presets could reach the audio outputs of the VIRTUALIZERPRO[...]

16 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P The third page allows for configuring controller commands. On its right-hand side, the DISPLAY shows a capital C (= Controller). The JOG WHEEL selects one of the following four controller modes: Display Mode 0 No controller dat a are transm itted. 1 Controll er data are received bu t not transmitted. 2 Controll er [...]

17 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P can be routed via the VIRTUALIZERPROs MIDI THRU jack to your multi-effects processor. s MIDI THRU The MIDI THRU jack is used to loop through incoming MIDI data, i.e. any control data received at the MIDI IN of the VIRTUALIZERPRO can be transmitted via the MIDI THRU jack to other MIDI devices/instruments. s MIDI [...]

18 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P Connect the two Input phone jacks with the Aux Send outputs of the mixing console, and the Output jacks of the VIRTUALIZERPRO with the Aux Return inputs of the console. If you want to use the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZERPRO in mono or dual mode, connect one audio channel (left or right) to one aux bus. + Turn down the vol[...]

19 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 3. 4 Using the VIRTUALIZERPRO as an effects device for instruments With its extensive MIDI implementation the VIRTUALIZERPRO can also be used, for instance, as a multi- effects device in a guitar rack. Of course, you can connect it up in both stereo and mono. The following hints illustrate the VIRTUALIZER PROs v[...]

20 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P The VIRTUALIZERPRO may also be inserted between the outputs of a keyboard and the inputs of a mixing console. If required, adjust the levels with the OPERATING LEVEL switch. 3. 5 Using the VIRTUALIZERPRO in a MIDI system With its built-in MIDI interface the VIRTUALIZERPRO can be integrated into any MIDI system. [...]

21 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 4. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 4. 1 Reverberation and reflection Prior to simulating the physical phenomena of reverberation and reflection, it is necessary to analyze how reverb is generated, and how it is perceived by human hearing. In a concert hall the sound the listener hears comprises both the source signals (e.g. acousti[...]

22 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P modulations can clearly be heard when occurring in the midrange frequency band, due to the sensitivity of human hearing. The ear immediately detects changes in midrange frequencies, while its sensitivity to frequency modulation in the extreme low end of the frequency spectrum is reduced. Frequency modulation can al[...]

23 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P Sender Receiver Speaker Microphone Room Plate Fig. 4.2: Room reflections and reverb plate reflections Spring reverb devices use a similar principle, but their reverb sound is of inferior quality compared to a properly adjusted reverb plate. In particular, dynamic signals such as drums have a highly compressed and flat[...]

24 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 5. INSTALLATION 5. 1 Mains connection The mains connection of the VIRTUALIZERPRO is made by using a mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements. + Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, do not remove the g[...]

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26 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 5. 4 Operating Level switch To adapt the VIRTUALIZER PRO to the used operating level, the unit can be switched between homerecording level (-10 dBV) and professional level (+4 dBu). Use the LED bars on the frontpanel to determine the optimal setting. The Level indicators should read somewhere around -6/-10 dB, whil[...]

27 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 6. 2 Delay values / increments for presets 10 and 11 V ariat i on Ty p e E d i t A Ste p Size (L & R) Del ay (L) F rom (m s ) Unt i l (m s ) Fro m (m s ) Unt i l (m s ) 1 0 315 0 315 5 2 320 635 3 20 635 5 3 640 955 6 40 955 5 4 960 1275 960 1275 5 5 0 315 32 0 635 5 6 0 315 64 0 955 5 7 0 315 960 1275 5 8 320 635 6 [...]

28 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 6.3 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation C hart Function Transmitted Recognize d Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 memori z ed Mode Default Messages Altered 1,2,3,4 X X 1,2,3,4 X X Note Num ber True Voic e X X X X Velocity Note ON Note OFF X X X X After Touch Key ´s[...]

29 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 6. 4 Default settings E d i t AE d i t BE d i t AE d i t B 1 Cathedral 11 63 53 - 50 2P l a t e 1 4 95 0 - 2 0 3 S m all Ha ll 4 50 39 - 63 4 Room 30 0 29 - - 5 S t udio 9 9 49 - 31 6 Conc er t 23 20 51 - 63 7 S t age 20 55 60 - 63 8 V oc al 14 28 46 - 52 9 Pe r cu ssi o n 8 6 3 2 7 - - 10 Delay 1 24 30 24 30 11 E c ho 1[...]

30 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P 7. SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs Connectors XLR and 1/4" jack Type R F filtered, servo balanced input Impedance 60 k W balanced, 30 k W unbalanced Nominal Operating Level -10 dBV to +4 dBu Max. Input Level +16 dBu at +4 dBu nominal level, +2 dBV at -10 dBV nominal level Analog Outputs Connectors XLR and 1/4" jac[...]

31 VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER S pezielle Stu[...]