Audio Connections; Midi Connections - Behringer BASS V-AMP LX1B User Manual

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BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual

8.3 Audio connections

The input of the BEHRINGER BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is laid out as a mono
1/4" TS connector. Line Out, Aux In as well as headphones output are laid out as
stereo 1/4" TRS connectors. Line outputs can be connected to both balanced and
unbalanced jacks. The DI OUT connectors of the BASS V-AMP PRO are available
as balanced XLR connectors. Digital outputs are available as a cinch connector
(S/PDIF) and XLR connector (AES/EBU). The BNC connector is used to feed in an
external worldclock signal.
Balanced use with XLR connectors
2 1
3
input
1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)
1 2
3
output
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3
have to be bridged
Fig. 8.1: XLR connections
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve
tip
sleeve
(ground/shield)
tip
(signal)
Fig. 8.2: 1/4" TS connector
Balanced ¼" TRS connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
cold (-ve)
tip
hot (+ve)
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.
Fig. 8.3: 1/4" TRS connector
¼" TRS headphones connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
right signal
tip
left signal
Fig. 8.4: Stereo headphones connector

8.4 MIDI connections

The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was first developed
at the beginning of the '80s, with the goal of enabling mutual communication
between electronic instruments of various manufacturers. Over the years,
the number of possible MIDI applications has increased substantially;
nowadays, it is perfectly normal to connect entire studios via MIDI.
At the center of this network is a computer with a sequencing software, used to
control not only keyboards but also effects processors and other peripheral
equipment. In such a studio, you can control your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO
in real time from a computer. Using a MIDI footswitch presents itself as a great
idea, especially in live applications, because it allows you to control not only the
effects but also selects the presets.
Your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is equipped with standard 5-prong DIN
MIDI connectors. To connect your unit with other MIDI equippment, you will
need a MIDI cable. Pre-packed cables available at stores are usually used for
this purpose.
MIDI IN: Used to receive MIDI control data. The MIDI channel is set up in EDIT
mode by pressing the A key and subsequently using the arrow keys.
MIDI OUT/THRU: MIDI OUT lets you send data to another computer or another
piece of MIDI equipment. Preset data as well as parameter changes are
transmited. When you reroute the connector to MIDI THRU, your BASS V-AMP/
BASS V-AMP PRO sends no MIDI data of its own; instead, it merely forwards the
data received at MIDI IN (see chapter 2.1, (8) A).
8.4.1 Receiving/sending MIDI-Sysex data
The BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO can receive a SysEx dump from another MIDI
unit as long as MIDI function in EDIT mode is activated (A key). However, this also
automatically overwrites all BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO presets. You can also
send MIDI data to another MIDI device (total dump). While in EDIT mode, keep the
MIDI key pressed until you get "d" shown in the display. Sending a "total dump"
lets you transfer the entire memory contents to another MIDI sequencer and save
it there.
It is also possible to send just one selected preset to another MIDI device:
switch into EDIT mode by simultaneously pressing both arrow keys on the
sending device, activate the MIDI function and tap the MIDI key briefly.
Preset information are then located in the temporary buffer, and can be saved
at a desired preset location.