User manual BEHRINGER VX2000

[. . . ] VX2000 Users Manual Version 1. 2 July 2003 ULTRAVOICE ENGLISH DEUTSCH ULTRAVOICE VX2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] If you start with too high a level, you risk damaging the input stages of downstream devices! ATTENTION! + We would like to bring your attention to the fact that extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones. The six OUTPUT LEVEL LEDs read the output level from 10 through +15 dB. The POWER switch should always be in the Off position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains. Attention: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time. + 2. 2. 6: Rear panel connectors of the ULTRAVOICE This is the balanced XLR connector for microphones (MIC) or LINE-level signals. This is the INSERT section on two 1/4" mono jacks that provides the SEND and RETURN to other effects devices. These are the MAIN outputs of the ULTRAVOICE, which are on balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS jacks. Please take a few minutes and send to us a completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the original date of purchase. FUSE COMPARTMENT/VOLTAGE SELECTION: Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you have selected the correct voltage. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception. Some units feature a fuse compartment that can be operated in two different positions, allowing alternating between 230 V and 120 V. Attention: when using the unit outside of Europe (running on 120 V), you have to implement a fuse with a higher rating. + Make sure that singers keep a steady distance between mouth and microphone, so as to avoid the need for excessive compression. When youre recording backing vocals, the signals should be compressed heavily to produce a steady loudness level during the entire recording. 4) Use the voice-optimized EQ to make up for deficiencies in the sound image, which cannot be eliminated before. Dont use extreme settings, you can still add some equalization during the mixdown. The voice-optimized EQ can be used to solve the following problems: s If a vocal track lacks transparency in the bass range, you can use the WARMTH control to fade out low-frequency signals. Set the control to full reduction, then use the TUNING control to identify the disturbing frequency range, until the vocals are more balanced in sound. Start by soloing the track, then check it together with the remaining signals. s If the vocals are too harsh, use the ABSENCE switch of the voice-optimized EQ to attenuate the frequencies that are responsible for the harsh sound. Additionally, you can turn up the WARMTH control a bit or use the BREATH or PRESENCE controls to filter the signals highfrequency range. s If the vocals are drowned out in the overall mix, increase their PRESENCE to bring them more to the front. s If the overall signal lacks brilliance, you can enhance the treble range with the PRESENCE or BREATH controls. [. . . ] Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. [. . . ]