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Behringer Ultra-Voice VX2000 User Manual

High-performance mic preamplifier/voice processor
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Version 1.1
December 2001
www.behringer.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.1 December 2001 www.behringer.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful.
  • Page 4 ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 ULTRA-VOICE ® High-performance mic preamplifier/voice processor s Professional high-performance mic/line preamplifier and voice-processor s High-end vintage-design discrete transistor input stage s Authentic tube emulation circuitry for typical tube and tape saturation sounds s True RMS expander for extremely smooth noise reduction...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION........................6 1.1 Before you begin ..........................6 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ......................7 2.1 Discrete vintage input stage ......................7 2.2 Expander and tube emulation ......................8 2.3 Opto compressor ..........................9 2.4 Voice-optimized EQ ........................10 2.5 Opto de-esser and master section ....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRA-VOICE VX2000. With the ULTRA-VOICE you now own a very useful device that allows you to creatively enhance your music. With its professional features, the VX2000 produces impressive results both in a studio environment and in live applications.

  • Page 7: Control Elements

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS 2.1 Discrete vintage input stage Fig. 2.1: Discrete vintage input stage This section of your ULTRA-VOICE contains a preamplifier that allows you to determine the input level of mic or line signals. Use the LINE switch to select the type of input signal used (in = LINE; out = MIC).

  • Page 8: Expander And Tube Emulation

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 2.2 Expander and tube emulation Fig. 2.2: Expander and tube emulation The expander reduces the signal level during soft passages, so as to eliminate interference such as tape hiss or crosstalk. Use the IN/OUT switch to activate or bypass the expander in the signal path.

  • Page 9: Opto Compressor

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 2.3 Opto compressor Fig. 2.3: Opto compressor The opto compressor reduces the dynamics of the input signal, i.e. the difference between soft and loud passages becomes smaller. Level peaks exceeding a specific threshold will be cut back to “smooth out”...

  • Page 10: Voice-Optimized Eq

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 2.4 Voice-optimized EQ Fig. 2.4: Voice-optimized EQ The Voice-Optimized EQ is a 3-band equalizer for creative sound shaping. You can raise or lower the level of specific frequency ranges to make up for tonal deficiencies of the input signal.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    SERIAL NUMBER. Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online registration option available on the Internet at www.behringer.com. 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS...

  • Page 12: Recording With The Ultra-Voice

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that your local voltage matches the volt- age indicated on the unit, before you attempt to connect and operate the VX2000. Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Some models allow for inserting the fuse holder in two different positions, in order to switch over from 230-V to 115-V operation, and vice versa.

  • Page 13: Mixdown With The Ultra-Voice

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 s Now you can disable the voice-optimized EQ and/or set the BREATH control back to its original position. s Adjust the threshold so that the ACTIVE LED lights up with sibilant sounds only. The expander allows you to remove disturbing signals in low-volume passages. Set the THRESHOLD control fully counterclockwise, choose a medium DEPTH rate, then turn the THRESHOLD slowly to the right, until soft passages are audibly reduced in level, without affecting the quality of vocal tracks.

  • Page 14: Integration Into A Recording System

    ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 threshold. Thus, soft passages could be cut off, even though they are supposed to fade out smoothly. The gate can also be used to process pulse-type sounds (e.g. snare drum, kick drum, tom-toms, etc.), as these signals have relatively short attack and release times.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    4.2 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    (user included) will void the warranty. at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the 2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection returned to the user freight prepaid.

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