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- Page 1 Valvulator GP/DI ® OWNERS MANUAL DIRECT RECORDING AMPLIFIER MODEL GP/DI www.fryette.com...
- Page 2 Valvulator GP/DI will surprise you with its tonal sophistication and functional flexibility. Getting familiar with the Valvulator GP/DI is easy, so don’t be terribly surprised when you find yourself up and running in no time. First-hand experience and real world application will yield the ultimate satisfaction of...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized within the enclosure. This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for safe operation of the unit. X Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. X Only connect the power supply cord to an earth grounded AC receptacle in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings listed under the AC input on the rear panel of this product. -
Page 4: Features And Specifications
All Tube 1-Watt amplifier with integrated reactive load: Powered by four dual triode tubes, the Valvulator GP/DI delivers 1 watt or more into an 8 or 16 ohm speaker cabinet. The integrated reactive load is engaged when no speaker cable is connected to the speaker output jack. This is ideal for silent/ direct recording, slaving to a larger amplifier or practicing with headphones and creates the reactive relati- onship between the guitar and the amplifier. -
Page 5: Front Panel Overview
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. INPUT – Plug in your instrument (Guitar, Bass, 12. DYNAMICS INDICATOR LED – Indicates Keyboard, etc) here. intensity of signal strength or pick attack. 13. CAB + MIC IN/OUT – Engages CAB+MIC VOICING SWITCH – Selects voicing for Clean, Deliverance and Pittbull profiles. - Page 6 IT ALL STARTS HERE The Input Sensitivity of an amplifier, commonly referred to as GAIN, determines how much overdrive and sustain your guitar will produce. Tonal balance, which we refer to as VOICING determines how the amp will respond to your playing style and sound with a particular guitar. The VOICING SWITCH, GAIN I, GAIN II AND MORE/LESS SWITCH give you total control over VOICING and GAIN.
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Page 7: Front Panel Functions
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 1. INPUT – This is ¼” input. Plug in your instrument (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, etc) here. This sends signal to the first gain stage and rear panel DIRECT OUT 1. GAIN SECTION 2. VOICING SWITCH – This switch adjusts the overall voicing and tonal character of the amplifier. Clean (full-range traditional clean and beyond), Deliverance (old-school crunch), and Pittbull (modern up-front detail). - Page 8 CAB+MIC SECTION 13. IN/OUT – This switch engages the analog CAB + MIC Simulator. You can dis-engage this section if you are using an external Impulse Response cabinet simulator. 14. CONTOUR – This speaker curve simulation control adjusts the mid frequency behavior of the CAB + MIC simulator.
- Page 9 HEADPHONE FX LOOP SECTION NOTE: This is a dedicated effects loop for the headphone amp only. This effects loop does not feed the amplifier section or direct outputs. When using the GP/DI for live performance or direct recording, place effects before or after the GP/DI. (See the sample set up examples in the manual).
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Page 10: Sample Settings
For best performance, replace only with factory recommended tubes. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNNEL. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. The Valvulator GP/DI tube compliment is as follows: 1 - 12AX7WB (Sovtek) 2 - 12AX7AC (Shuguang) - Page 11 GP/DI APPLICATION EXAMPLES 1. For Direct Recording (optional) AUX INPUT for instrument or line level signals optional direct track to input on mixer either/or to input of interface Digital Audio Interface 2. For Recording or Practice with a Speaker Cabinet to speaker cabinet input Note: All controls function except the CAB+MIC section and Level controls (which a ect the Direct Out 2 for Direct Recording)
- Page 12 GP/DI APPLICATION EXAMPLES 3. For Practice with Internal Headphone Amp: Note: All controls function. The OUTPUT section “Level” control drives the internal headphone amp level. R E V E R B 4. For Recording (Direct plus Cabinet): Digital e ects processor...
- Page 13 GP/DI APPLICATION EXAMPLES 5. David Torn type setup for live performance and/or recording: Fuzz to input to input on mixer on mixer to PS2 line in PS2 spkr out to cab in / 8 Power Station VOLUME PRESENCE DEPTH Power Station OPERATE EDGE ®...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
1. Incorrect mains voltage internal power supply issue. Refer to qualified service personnel. 1. Make sure effects send and return cables are good and properly connected. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: VALVULATOR GP/DI DIMENSIONS: MODEL NUMBER: GP/DI. HEIGHT: 3.6 in (9.1 cm) POWER REQUIREMENT: 5W WIDTH: 8.6 in (21.8 cm) -
Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity EMC and Low Voltage Directive (CE) Product Name: VALVULATOR GP/DI Model Number: GP/DI This is to certify that the product listed above complies with the following European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the low voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the obligations and exclusions found below, this product is warranted by Steven Fryette Design, Inc., (herein SFD) against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the period of Five (5) Years from the date of purchase, with the exception of the tubes, fuses and speakers where applicable, which carry a 90 day warranty.
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