Boss BR-800 Owner's Manual page 71

Parameter/
Explanation
Range
This is the built-in speaker of the amp
ORIGINAL
you selected with PREAMP TYPE.
This is a compact open-back speaker
1x8"
cabinet with one 8-inch speaker.
This is a compact open-back speaker
1x10"
cabinet with one 10-inch speaker.
This is a compact open-back speaker
1x12"
cabinet with one 12-inch speaker.
This is a general open-back speaker
2x12"
cabinet with two 12-inch speakers.
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a
4x10" large enclosed amp with four 10-inch
speakers.
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a
4x12" large enclosed amp with four 12-inch
speakers.
This is a double stack of two cabinets,
8x12"
each with four 12-inch speakers.
MIC TYPE
This setting selects the simulated microphone type.
This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57.
General dynamic microphone used for
DYN57
instruments and vocals. Optimal for
use in miking guitar amps.
This is the sound of the SENNHEISER
DYN421 MD-421.
Dynamic microphone with extended low end.
This is the sound of the AKG C451B.
CND451 Small condenser microphone for use
with instruments.
This is the sound of the NEUMANN
CND87 U87.
Condenser microphone with flat response.
Simulates a microphone with perfectly
flat response. Produces a sonic image
FLAT
close to that of listening to the sound
directly from the speakers (on site).
MIC DIS (Mic Distance)
Simulates the distance between the microphone and speaker.
This setting points the microphone
OFF MIC
away from the speaker.
Provides conditions whereby the micro-
ON MIC
phone is directed more towards the speaker.
MIC POS (Mic Position)
This simulates the microphone position.
Simulates the condition that the microphone
CENTER
is set in the middle of the speaker cone.
Simulates the condition that the micro-
1–10 phone is moved away from the center
of the speaker cone.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
MIC LEV (Mic Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
With "BASS MULTI" or "GUITAR TO
BASS" algorithms
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
ON/OFF
OFF, ON Turns the AMP effect on/off.
TYPE
This sets the type of the preamp.
SUPER FLAT An amp with flat response.
FLIP TOP Models the Ampeg B-15.
B MAN Models the Fender Bassman 100.
CONCERT 810 Models the Ampeg SVT.
BASS 360 Models the acoustic 360.
T.E. Models the Trace Elliot AH600SMX.
SESSION Models the SWR SM-400.
AC BASS An amp ideal for ACOUSTIC BASS.
GAIN
0–100 Adjusts the distortion of the amp.
BASS
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
0–100
range.
MIDDLE
Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency
0–100
range.
MID FREQ (Middle Frequency) *1
220Hz, 800Hz, Specifies the center of the frequency range
3.0kHz that will be adjusted by the Mid Freq.
TREBLE
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
0–100
range.
PRESENCE *2
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequen-
0–100
cy range.
LEVEL
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.
0–100
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting too
high.
Using Insert Effects
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