Roland GR-30 Manual page 33

1997 Guitar Regional Training
AD-5
Plug into amazing acoustic sounds! The AD-5 is an elec-
tric-acoustic guitar preamp/DI box with powerful built-
in effects processing capabilities. With its high-quality
preamp functions and specially voiced effects optimized
to deliver the natural expressiveness of an electric-
acoustic guitar, this preamp/DI box is a "must-have" item
for electric-acoustic guitarists.
• Innovative Acoustic Sound Shaping functions
• 2x2 Chorus and Reverb
• Anti-feedback control
• 4-band EQ
• Two inputs: one for piezo and the other for magnetic
pickups
• Balanced XLR type outputs and unbalanced 1/4"
outputs
• Effects bypass button
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ICH LECTRIC
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UITAR
The AD-5's innovative Acoustic Sound Shaping function
allows for the creation of acoustic ambience, turning the
sterile, flat sound of a piezo pickup into the rich, "airy"
sound of a mic'd acoustic guitar. BODY controls the
character of the body resonance and MIC DISTANCE
controls the effect of mic distance from the guitar and its
associated room ambience.
Dedicated 2x2 CHORUS effects for high and low fre-
quencies create a rich, surprisingly natural chorus. (See
the diagram.) Plate-type REVERB has been optimized
for acoustic guitar. Both chorus and reverb are indepen-
dently switchable via an external footswitch.
The PREAMP section is equipped with a practical 4-band
EQ and preamp level control, allowing the sound to be
tailored to suit any playing style or environment.
Moreover, the AD-5 provides two inputs - one for piezo
pickup and the other for magnetic pickup (magnetic
input offers phase switching). Separate level control allow
for mixing the two inputs.
Built-in anti-feedback control features separate DEPTH
and FREQ controls for eliminating annoying feedback
noise instantly.
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NSTRUMENT
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ERSATILE
Stereo outputs are provided with both unbalanced 1/4"
and balanced XLR type connectors. A built-in BAL-
ANCED OUTPUT stereo/mono switch is also included,
allowing flexibility in connection. An insert jack is pro-
vided for further external processing.
2 x 2 Chorus
Chorus A(L&R): optimized for high frequency processing
Chorus B(L&R): optimized for low frequency processing
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ROCESSOR
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UNCTIONS