Technical Specification; Usb Audio; Reamping; Firmware Update - Blackstar SILVERLINE Series Owner's Manual

USB Audio

Standard device drivers are used to connect the amplifier to a PC or Mac, therefore
no additional device drivers are required. If your computer's audio latency is found
to be too high a generic ASIO driver can be downloaded and associated with your
amplifier, for example ASIO4ALL – www.asio4all.com. For a guide on low-latency
USB recording visit:
www.blackstaramps.com/usbrecording
NOTE: Always connect the amplifier via a main USB port, often found on the rear
of the computer.
The output of the audio over USB can be changed via the Blackstar INSIDER
software, and can be one of the following:
 Speaker emulated stereo effected audio channels
 2 x mono audio channels
- Left – effected amplifier signal
- Right – unprocessed guitar signal
 Reamping Mode

Reamping

The amplifier can be switched into Reamping Mode via Blackstar INSIDER software.
This is a non-storable setting and will be switched off either when the USB cable is
removed, or when the amplifier power is switched off.
When activated, Reamping Mode allows the amplifier to accept a pre-recorded, dry
guitar signal via USB and return a fully processed audio signal. This return signal can
then be captured using recording software on the connected PC or Mac.

Firmware Update

Firmware updates are initiated via the Blackstar INSIDER software. A new version
of the Blackstar INSIDER software will be released whenever an update is available.
Each update will take approximately 60-120 seconds.
When the amplifier is connected (via USB) to a version of the Blackstar INSIDER
software containing newer firmware, a message will be displayed, prompting you to
install the latest files. Whilst updating, the amplifier controls will be unresponsive. The
Tap LED will flash to indicate data activity during the update process.
The amplifier power should not be switched off during a firmware update. If the
amplifier is switched off during an update, the controls will be unresponsive after the
power is reapplied and the amplifier will produce no sound. The Tap LED will flash
to indicate that the amplifier contains no valid firmware.
The amplifier must be connected to the Blackstar INSIDER software to reinstall
valid firmware. The update process will start automatically if the Blackstar INSIDER
software detects that the amplifier is in this state.
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Technical Specification

Silverline Standard
Power: 20 Watts
Weight (kg): 11.0
Dimensions (mm): 450 (W) x 377 (H) x 238 (D)
Speaker: 1x10" Celestion VT-Junior, 4 Ohms
Footswitch (not supplied): FS-4 latching footswitch, FS-10 footcontroller
Silverline Special
Power: 50 Watts
Weight (kg): 13.9
Dimensions (mm): 505 (W) x 418 (H) x 248 (D)
Speaker: 1x12" Celestion V-Type, 4 Ohms
Footswitch (not supplied): FS-4 latching footswitch, FS-10 footcontroller
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