Introduction; Before You Begin - Behringer Ultra-Voice VX2000 User Manual

1. 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. Functions such as the opto compressor or the voice-optimized EQ enable
you to process highly dynamic signals and adapt them to the overall sound of the music program. The
BEHRINGER ULTRA-VOICE unites a microphone preamplifier, control amplifier and equalizer, and connects
seamlessly to hard-disk recording systems, for example, to record vocals directly to disk. As a result, you get
signals of the highest quality, as there is no insertion into a mixing console which deteriorates the audio. But
also in live applications your ULTRA-VOICE offers pro-level signal processing functions to optimize vocal
signals.
In order to get to know the VX2000 and its functions, simply connect an audio signal and try each single
control. Uncompressed signals, e.g. your own recordings, work best to get an idea of the opto compressor and
how it works. Professional CD’s usually contain pre-compressed material, so that sound changes through an
additional compression stage cannot be perceived as easily.
Once you’ve developed a feeling for the individual components of your VX2000, you can start combining the
various functions to freely unfold your creativity.
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This manual first describes the terminology used, so that you can fully understand the VX2000
and its functions. Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you begin

Your ULTRA-VOICE was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from
rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for
any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.
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If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the
shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be
granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.
Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the ULTRA-VOICE on
high-temperature devices such as power amps or radiators, etc. to avoid overheating.
Please use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains. The cord complies with all applicable
safety standards.
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Please note that all units must be grounded properly. For your own safety, you should never
remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them
inoperative.
Before you connect the ULTRA-VOICE to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage matches
the voltage required by the unit! The fuse holder on the female mains connector has 3 triangular markers,
with two of these triangles opposing each other. The VX2000 is set to the operating voltage printed next to
these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder by 180°. CAUTION: This instruction
does not apply to export models exclusively designed, e.g. for 115-V operation!
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ULTRA-VOICE VX2000
1. INTRODUCTION