thomann Harley Benton MP-500 User Manual
thomann Harley Benton MP-500 User Manual

thomann Harley Benton MP-500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de © 2017 06.03.2023, ID: 432466 (V3)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 General information.......................... 5 1.1.1 Further information........................6 1.1.2 Notational conventions........................ 6 1.1.3 Symbols and signal words......................7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................18 Technical specifications........................
  • Page 4 MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. MP-500...
  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 1.1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device.
  • Page 8 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control guitar amplifiers or effect devices via footswitches and MIDI as well as an interface for mobile devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 11: Features

    Features Features Audio interface with MIDI foot switch for controlling guitar amps or effects devices via mobile end devices and apps (iOS, Mac OS and Android systems) USB MIDI control and standard MIDI control 8 programmable foot switches 2 inputs for effect pedals to control the effect parameters (effect pedals not included) High-speed data transmission of up to 192 kHz/24 bits Pre-programmed configurations for common software or devices, e.g.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected. Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐ nected. Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging.
  • Page 13: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö # $ % & ' MIDI OUT MIDI IN L-OUT R-OUT EXP1 EXP2 L-IN R-IN MIC PWR L-OUT R-OUT L-IN R-IN <kHz> 1 Volume control for the microphone input 2 [L-OUT] | Volume control for the left output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 14 Connections and controls 3 [R-OUT] | Volume control for the right output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 4 [L-IN] | Volume control for the left input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 5 [R-IN] | Volume control for the right input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 6 [BST] | Analogue boost effect for the left input channel 7 [XLR IN (R)] | Input for condenser microphone or dynamic microphone, designed as XLR jack 8 [MIC PWR] | Switch for switching on 24 V phantom power for microphones...
  • Page 15 Connections and controls 14 [4] | Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, keep the foot switch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the ‘AXEF’ configuration. 15 [A] | Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, keep the foot switch pressed and turn on the device by connecting the device to the power supply via the USB cable to activate the ‘ATOM’...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls Rear panel 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > 20 [R-IN] | Balanced input for connecting condenser microphone or dynamic microphone, designed as 6.35 mm jack plug 21 [L-IN] | Unbalanced input for connecting a guitar or dynamic microphone, designed as a 6.35mm jack plug 22 [EXP2] | Input for connecting an effect pedal, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug 23 [EXP1] | Input for connecting an effect pedal, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug 24 [R-OUT] | Balanced output, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug (stereo)
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 28 [USB] | USB port for connecting a mobile device and power supply 29 [PWR] | USB micro port for power supply If noise is caused by connecting the USB ports, connect the micro USB port using an adapter directly to the mains plug and not to a computer.
  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating Turning the unit on Connect the device to a voltage source using the supplied USB micro cable (type B). ð The device is operational. The LEDs under the push buttons light up briefly. The dis‐ play shows the current status of the device. Using a device with mobile end devices Connect the device to your mobile end device, e.g.
  • Page 19 Operating Select configuration You can switch between six preset and two individually programmable configurations. Depending on the desired configuration, press [1]…[4] or [A]…[D] and keep the button pressed. Enable the device by connecting the supplied USB micro cable (type B) to a voltage source.
  • Page 20 Operating Programming the configuration You can program and save two individual configurations. Press [4] and [D] simultaneously and keep the buttons pressed. Enable the device by connecting the supplied USB micro cable (type B) to a voltage source. ð The setup for individual configurations is activated. The display shows the sub‐ menus ‘MIDI.CH’...
  • Page 21 Operating Parameter Option Function ABC/123 ABC/123 Display of patch numbers 1A, 1B, 1C or 1, 2, 3 Bank Move 4x, 5x, 8x, 10x Number of selected patches in a group Bank Mode WAI, IMM WAI: Switches to the first patch of the next group with a delay when the foot switch is pressed.
  • Page 22 Operating Parameter Option Function KEY 2 MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY 2 CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY 2 Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY 3 MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command...
  • Page 23 Operating Parameter Option Function KEY B MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY B CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY B Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY C MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command...
  • Page 24 Operating Press [L-IN] and [R-IN] simultaneously and keep both buttons pressed. Enable the device by connecting the supplied USB micro cable (type B) to a voltage source. ð The device is reset to the standard settings. MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Input impedance 200 Ω Output impedance Line output: 100 Ω Total harmonic distortion (THD) -93 dB Dynamic range 108 dB Phantom powering 24 V Current consumption 0.15 A Power supply via USB (5 V ) Dimensions (W × H × D) 260 mm ×...
  • Page 26 Technical specifications Further information Number of buttons Number of pedals Display Connection for Expression Pedal MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 27: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 28 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 30 Notes MP-500 MIDI Foot Switch...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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