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1.1 Design concept
The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and employs the
best choice of components. The operational amplifiers used in the VINTAGER are exceptional: they boast
extreme linearity and very low distortion characteristics. To complement this design, the choice of components
include low-tolerance resistors and capacitors, high-quality potentiometers and several other stringently selected
elements.
The VINTAGER uses SMD technology (Surface Mounted Device). These subminiature components adapted
from aerospace technology allow for an extreme packing density to further improve the overall reliability.
The super-robust steel-plate enclosure of your VINTAGER, with its generously dimensioned power supply,
ensures that your AC112 will never fail on the stage – even when the going gets tough. The enclosure is made
of high-grade and non-polluting E1-MDF wood, which consists of multiple tongued/glued layers and is absolutely
free of formaldehyde.
1.1.1 ULTRATUBE technology
The tube circuitry employed in the VINTAGER has evolved from our ULTRATUBE circuit that is used in our
studio-quality tube devices. By overdriving the tube stage, this circuit produces additional upper harmonics and
a gradual compression effect. Thanks to this compression your guitar sounds are improved in sustain and
definition and make themselves heard. While processing the guitar signal the UTC processor (Ultra Tube
Circuitry) largely eliminates the noise and hum typically encountered in conventional tube circuits and creates
the actual tube effect without raising the noise floor. The specifically selected tube used in the VINTAGER is of
the ECC83/12AX7 type and will give you a very special sound experience over many years to come.
1.1.2 JENSEN loudspeaker
Since Peter Jensen produced the first loudspeakers in 1923 JENSEN reshaped the communications industry.
As the demand for new electric guitar and bass amplifiers increased, so did the need for JENSEN speakers in
the 50's and 60's. JENSEN represented the worldwide industry standard for speaker products and their sound
was in fact the sound of Rock ´n´ Roll. Still these vintage speakers are highly valued by top musicians and
collectors around the world. Famous american and british brands choose JENSENs for their top-of-the-line
products. There is no doubt about the tremendous impact the loudspeaker has on the sound of electric guitar
amplifiers. Consequently, JENSEN has put into production those legendary speakers again that contributed
so much to the history of modern music, using the most sophisticated and modern facilities Europe has to
offer. You will find JENSEN speakers in top-of-the-line guitar amps.
1.2 Before you begin
Your BEHRINGER VINTAGER 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 space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the VINTAGER on high
temperature devices such as radiators etc. to avoid overheating.
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Before you connect your VINTAGER to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage
matches the voltage required by the unit!
The mains connection of the VINTAGER is made by using the enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC
receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.
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Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never
remove or disable the ground conductor of the unit or of the AC power cable.
VINTAGER AC112
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