Behringer LX1200H/LX210 manuale d’uso

Version 1.0 February 2005 Users Manual ENGLISH V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210[...]

2 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the m[...]

3 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 FOREWORD Dear Customer, welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users, and thank you very much for expressing your confi- dence in us by purchas- ing the V-AMPIRE. Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmi- nation of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve [...]

4 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 + Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. The MIDI connections (IN, OUT/THRU) are for standard[...]

5 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 2.1 Front panel The GAIN control determines the distortion level and the saturation of an amp simulation . The VOLUME control determines the volume of the selected preset. The BASS control in the EQ section is for boosting or cutting the low-frequency range. The MID control is for boosting or cutting the mid-range frequenci[...]

6 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS The TAP button has seven functions: s Tap: Tap the rhythm of a piece of music on the TAP button and the selected effect automatically adapts to the tempo of the music. s Presence: While holding down the TAP button, you can use the TREBLE control to change the PRESENCE setting of the amp model[...]

7 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS 2.2 Rear panel The V-AMPIRE features a serial insert path for external effects. Connect the SEND/LINE OUT connector to the input of your effects device. The SEND/LINE OUT output is taken directly pre-digital processor (PRE DSP), which means you can use this connector also to record a dry direct sig[...]

8 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 3. OPERATING MODES AND APPLICATIONS One outstanding V-AMPIRE feature is that you can choose which parts of the signal you want to route to the outputs. To adapt your device perfectly to the various studio and live applications you can choose between 5 different operating modes (CONFIGURATIONS). Independent of the settings s[...]

9 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 3.2.2 LX210 You can connect both speaker outputs to an external stereo speaker arrangement, e.g. our BG412S. In this configuration the V-AMPIRE also delivers 2 x 60 W into 8 Ω per side (fig. 3.3). Fig. 3.3: Operation with external 2 x 8 Ω stereo box Alternatively, just one external 8 Ω speaker may be connected to the [...]

10 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 4. PRESETS 3.4 Studio recording/recording (LX1200H und LX210) As with rehearsals at home or anywhere else, the V-AMPIRE can be connected directly to a mixing console or recording device via its XLR outputs. In addition, you can use the pre DSP insert send to record the same direct guitar signal without needing another DI-b[...]

11 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 5. AMP/SPEAKER SIMULATION 4.3 Storing presets To store your edited preset, hold down the preset button required for approx. 2 seconds for the preset to be overwritten (the corresponding LED lights up throughout). + You do not necessarily have to store your edited preset in place of the original preset selected. If you choo[...]

12 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 5. AMP/SPEAKER SIMULATION BRIT CLASS A: This simulation is modeled on the Vox AC 30. This amp was originally designed in the 60s when guitarists wanted amps with enhanced brilliance, a feature that Vox successfully implemented by means of revolutionary bass and treble controls. Brian May and U2s The Edge are pr[...]

13 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 5. AMP/SPEAKER SIMULATION 5.2 Speaker descriptions The sound of any guitar combo depends largely on the type and combination of speakers used. In the past 50 years there has been widespread experimentation to find out what type of speaker is best suited to any one specific guitar sound and in what way the sound is modified[...]

14 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR 6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR A special feature of your V-AMPIRE is its built-in multi-effects processor module offering 16 different groups of first-class effects such as chorus, flanger, delay, auto wah as well as various effects combinations. The appendix gives an overview of all MIDI data transmitted and re[...]

15 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 6.2.3 Combinations of effect algorithms (multi-effects programs) PHASER & DELAY: Phaser and delay combined. FLANGER & DELAY: Here the input signal is delayed and processed with a pronounced wave-like effect. It is particularly effective for highlighting single notes, but can also be used to make solos more interest[...]

16 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 8. INSTALLATION 8.1 Mains voltage Before connecting the unit to the mains, please make sure that the voltage setting on the unit matches the local voltage! The fuse holder at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Two of these three triangles are aligned with one another. The unit is set to the voltage shown nex[...]

17 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 9. SPECIFICATIONS 8.3 MIDI connections The MIDI standard ( M usical I nstruments D igital I nterface) was developed in the early 80s to enable different makes of electronic instruments to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today it is standard practice[...]

18 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 T able 10.1: MIDI implementation 10. APPENDIX 10. APPENDIX )XQFWLRQ 7UDQVPLWW HG 5HFHLYHG 5HPDUNV MIDI Channel 1-16 1-16 - Mode N N - Note Number N N - Velocity N N - After T ouch N N - Pitch Bender N N - Control Change - - - 1 N (request onl y) Y W ah Pedal 7 N (request onl y) Y Volume Pedal 12 Y Y Amp Gain (0-127) 13 Y Y[...]

19 V-AMPIRE LX1200H/LX210 11. WARRANTY T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information cont ained herein is correct at the ti me of printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use[...]