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Behringer ACX1000 manual

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    Version 1.3 June 2006 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 User’s manual[...]

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    2 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 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 man[...]

  • Page 3

    3 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 ACX1000 V Powerful 2 x 60-Watt amplifier specifically designed for acoustic instruments and vocals V Dedicated tube emulator adds warmth and presence to instruments and vocals V 2 independent channels with separate volume controls, dedicated EQs and each two feedback filters V Instrument channel produces warm and transparent [...]

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    4 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 WARNING!  It should be pointed out, that extreme output volumes may damage your ears and/or your headphones. Turn down all LEVEL controls before you switch on the unit. Always pay attention to an appropriate volume. T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5 1.1 The desig[...]

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    5 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000. With the ULTRACOUSTIC, you have acquired a state- of-the-art 2-channel amplifier that can be operated easily and quickly, and enables you to create out-of-the-ordinary sounds for a v[...]

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    6 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 1. INTRODUCTION 1.2 Before you begin Your BEHRINGER ULTRACOUSTIC was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is 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 during trans[...]

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    7 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS Fig. 2.1: The front panel of the UL TRACOUSTIC Your BEHRINGER ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 is equipped with 20 front panel controls, 9 push-buttons and a 2-digit, 7-segment LED display. Two 1/4" phone jacks and one XLR jack are available as well. 2.1 Front panel Fig. 2.2: The front panel control elements 2. C[...]

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    8 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 The DISPLAY reads the program number of the currently active preset. Use the table printed on the effects module to locate the various groups of effects and associated program numbers. “--” means that the effects module is disabled. When you press the POWER switch on the rear of the unit, the POWER LED lights up. Be sure [...]

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    9 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 Use the POWER switch to put the ULTRACOUSTIC into operation. FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR . Please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage indicated on the unit, before you attempt to connect and operate the ULTRACOUSTIC. Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Some models allow [...]

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    10 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 3. EFFECTS TABLE 3. EFFECTS TABLE Preset no. Effect Effect type -- Bypass - 01 - 03 Chorus + Delay + Reverb Parallel 04 - 06 Chorus + Room 1 Parallel 07 - 09 Chorus + Room 2 Parallel 10 - 13 Chorus + Hall Parallel 14 - 15 Flanger + Reverb Parallel 16 - 19 Delay + Room 1 Parallel 20 - 22 Delay + Room 2 Parallel 23 - 25 Delay [...]

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    11 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 Fig. 4.3: 1/4" stereo jack connector 4.3 MIDI connection The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was developed in the early 80’s to enable electronic musical instruments of different makes to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today[...]

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    12 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 4.4 MIDI implementation MIDI Impl emen tation Chart Functi on Tra n smitted Recog nized Remarks Basic Channel Def ault Changed X X OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 memorized Mode Default Messages Altered X X X 1, 2 X X Note Number True V oice X X X X Velocity Note ON Note O F F X X X X After Touch Keys Channels X X X X Pitch Bender X[...]

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    13 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 5. SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Instrument channel Connector 1/4" phone jack T ype unbalanced, RF filtered input Input impedance app. 10 M Ω Microphon/line channel Microphone input Connector X LR T ype balanced, RF filtered input Input impedance app. 25 k Ω Line input Connector 1/4" TRS jack T ype balanced, RF f[...]

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    14 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 6. WARRANTY T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information cont ained herein is correct at the time 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 nei[...]

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    15 ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816, Fax: +1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product ULTRACOUSTIC ACX1000 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned i[...]