Behringer Bass V-AMP User Manual

Behringer Bass V-AMP User Manual

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User's Manual
Version 1.2
December 2005
BASS V-AMP
BASS V-AMP PRO

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.2 December 2005 BASS V-AMP BASS V-AMP PRO...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain and moisture.
  • Page 3 Extensive MIDI implementation for control/automation of all MIDI functions BASS V-AMP: Adjustable stereo aux input for mixing line-level signals (e.g. CD player, sound card etc.) BASS V-AMP: Gig bag and footswitch (for switching presets and activating the tuner) included...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Because we know that your success is our success too! I would like to thank all of you who have made the BASS V-AMP/ BASS V-AMP PRO possible. You have all made your own personal contributions, from the developers to the many other employees at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    DSP effects. Following the tremendous success of our V-AMP and its successor V-AMP 2, with the BASS V-AMP/ BASS V-AMP PRO we are finally able to offer bass players the same diversity of sound. However, we went a step further and expanded the concept to include items of interest to keyboarders and electric/acoustic guitar players.
  • Page 6 After preset editing, press the TUNER/EXIT button to quit (the EDIT MODE LED dies out). DIGITAL OUT: The digital output on the BASS V-AMP PRO can be configured by pressing buttons A and B simultaneously. The display shows “SP” for S/PDIF or “AE”...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Of The Bass V-Amp Pro

    (see tables 6.1 and 6.2). The MASTER control regulates the overall volume of your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. In addition to the AUX LEVEL control on the BASS V-AMP, this is the only non-programmable control of the BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. All additional controls are infinitely turnable, and their positions can be saved in a preset.
  • Page 8: Bass V-Amp Connectors (Side)

    (CONFIGURATION, keys B and D in the case of BASS V-AMP as well as keys D and E in the case of BASS V-AMP PRO). These operating modes function independently from the settings already selected on the unit itself (i.e.
  • Page 9: Recording Situation

    Live 3 (L3) w /out Cab Sim Tab. 3.1: Operating modes of the BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO with application examples Naturally, your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is in its best shape when its bass parts are immortalized on an analog or digital recording medium.
  • Page 10: Recalling Presets

    To restore all factory presets, do the following: keep keys D and E pressed and only then power up your BASS V-AMP/ BASS V-AMP PRO. “CL” is shown in the display. Now, let go of the D and E keys and simultaneously press both arrow keys.
  • Page 11: Amp Descriptions

    You can modify not only the sound of a bass, but can for example also run a vocal signal through you BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO and polish it with the TUBE PREAMP. (This amp model is however best suited to instill more life into your bass guitar.)
  • Page 12: Speaker Descriptions

    Fender, Vox, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Leslie, Roland, Motown, Ampeg, Gallien-Krueger, SWR, Eden as well as the names of musicians and music groups are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated with BEHRINGER. 5.2 Speaker descriptions The sound of a bass combo depends a great deal on the speaker type and combination.
  • Page 13: Denoiser And Compressor

    6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR The integrated multi-effects processor is a distinctive feature of your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. This effects module offers you 16 different groups of first-class effects, such as chorus, flanger, stereo delay, rotary cab., synth as well as various combination effects.
  • Page 14: Post Amp Effects

    The ULTRABASS processor, which has also found home in various BEHRINGER bass amps, makes creating this effect a no-brainer. You will be amazed how ultra-low the sounds created with the ULTRABASS function are.
  • Page 15: Virtual Analog Bass Synth

    10 cm depth for accessing the cables running into the back. Assure that appropriate ventilation is provided, and never position your BASS V-AMP PRO on top of an amp, for example, to avoid the danger of overheating the unit. 8.2 Voltage (BASS V-AMP PRO)
  • Page 16: Midi Connections

    In such a studio, you can control your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO in real time from a computer. Using a MIDI footswitch presents itself as a great idea, especially in live applications, because it allows you to control not only the effects but also selects the presets.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Nom. output level Format Sample rate WORDCLOCK INPUT Input impedance Nom. input level MIDI Type BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO 9. SPECIFICATIONS BASS V-AMP 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced 1 MΩ +3 dBu 1/4" TRS connector, balanced 50 kΩ 1/4" TS connectors, unbalanced approx.
  • Page 18 Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight BEHRINGER constantly strives to maintain the highest quality standards. Modifications may be made, if necessary, without prior notice. The specifications and appearance of the equipment may therefore differ from those listed or illustrated.
  • Page 19: Appendix

    PLAY Controller value REC GAIN PLAY GAIN Range 0-127 0-127 Tab. 10.2: MIDI controllers of the delay/loop effect BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO 10. APPENDIX Received Remarks 1-16 MIDI Bass Synth (ID 14) only Wah Pedal Volume Pedal Amp Gain (0-127)
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Colours and specification may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorised dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.

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