Midi Hookup; System Power-Up - Ada MP-1 CLASSIC Owner's Manual

ADA MP-1 Classic owner's manual
3. With a combo amp (preamp, power amp, and speaker cabinet all in one), connect the
MP-1 CLASSIC's stage output to the combo amp's effect return or power amp in jack,
if it has one, if not, use the front panel input and turn the combo's preamp to have the
flattest, cleanest, loudest tone possible.
4. The MP-1 CLASSIC'S Recording Outputs may be used alone or in conjunction
with the Stage Outputs, Using an audio cable, connect the MP-1 CLASSICS
stereo Recording Outputs to line level inputs on the recording or P.A. console.
The Speaker Emulation button on the rear panel selects either a single-speaker
emulation or a multiple-speaker emulation (i.e. 4x12 cabinet). The Headphone
Output is an exact duplicate of the stereo Recording Outputs.
Hint: When plugging a cable from your guitar directly into the MP-1 CLASSIC'S front panel
input, we recommend strain relieving it by looping the cable twice through the handle of your
rack case. This will prevent any damage to the MP-1 CLASSIC'S input jack should someone
step on the guitar cable.
EFFECTS LOOP HOOKUP
The MP-1 CLASSIC has a Stereo Effects Loop Connect SEND A to the LEFT input of an
effects device, and SEND B to the RIGHT input. Then, connect the LEFT output of the
effects device to RETURN A. and the RIGHT output to RETURN B. Select the proper signal
level for each Effects Loop via the LEVEL push button next to the Send/Return jacks.
Hint: If the device being used is a rack-mount effects processor, it is likely to be a line-level
device. Most stomp-boxes are instrument-level devices.

MIDI HOOKUP

1. Connect the MIDI OUT from the optional ADA MIDI Controller or other MIDI
controller to the MP-1 CLASSIC's MIDI IN jack. If using the standard 5-pin MIDI
cable make certain the five pins in the cable line up with the middle 5 holes of the
MP-1 CLASSIC's 7-pin MIDI IN jack. If using the Optional PHANTOM POWER MIDI
capabilities of the MP-1 CLASSIC use the ADA 7-pin PHANTOM POWER MIDI
Cable (order ADA part number 401016 from your dealer) instead of the standard 5-
pin MIDI cable. Plug the AC adapter's coax plug into the jack labeled PHANTOM
POWER IN on the rear panel of the MP-1 CLASSIC
Hint: If the MP-1 CLASSIC is the first MIDI device in your system, and you are changing
programs from the front panel of the MP-1 CLASSIC, connect the MP-1 CLASSIC's MIDI
OUT jack to the MIDI IN jack on your MIDI effects unit, and make sure the MP-1 CLASSIC is
in MIDI PRGM mode by pressing the MIDI PRGM button on the front panel.
2. If your system includes MIDI controlled effects, connect another MIDI cable from the
MP-1 CLASSICS MIDI THRU to the MIDI IN jack on your effects device. Chaining
multiple MIDI controlled effects using either of the above methods is also possible.

SYSTEM POWER-UP

Always apply AC power to components in the order of signal flow as with any audio system.
Turn on the first device in the audio chain first and the last device in the audio chain last.
When turning your system off use the reverse order!
1. Turn the MP-1 CLASSIC power switch to the "ON" position.
2. Turn on any connected effects units.
3. Turn on power amp.
4. Select program number 1 on the MP-1 CLASSIC.
5. Set volume controls on MP-1 CLASSIC, any connected effects, and power amp to the
desired playing level. In order to optimize the signal-to-noise ratio throughout the
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