Behringer BX3000T manual Ultrabass Function, Installation, Mains connection, Audio connections

ULTRABASS BX3000T

5. ULTRABASS FUNCTION

Extremely low bass sounds playing one octave below the lowest available bass guitar frequency are quite trendy in current music productions. Often, you can do this in studios only, because most bass amplifiers have no sub-harmonics function. Not so with your BX3000T: the ULTRABASS processor gives you the ultimate tool to shape up-to-date sounds.

You’ll be surprised how deep your bass can sound with the ULTRABASS function of your BX3000T. Extreme settings can be particularly interesting if you want to give your sound some flavor in the treble range. By the way: when you use the SHAPE filter set to a low cut-off frequency (which is a nice setting for growling sounds), but feel that there’s not enough power in the bass range, the sub-harmonics processor will be there to help you: even though the sound is still growling, now it has much more depth.

The ULTRABASS function can easily be switched on and off via the supplied footswitch. This allows you to fine-tune certain passages only.

6. INSTALLATION

For rack mounting, please use M6 metal nuts and bolts.

6.1 Mains connection

The mains connection is made by using the enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.

+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.

6.2 Audio connections

The BEHRINGER ULTRABASS is equipped with mono phone jacks, except for the D.I. output which is on a balanced XLR connector. The speaker jacks are on 1/4" and SPEAKON® connectors.

Fig. 6.1: 1/4" TS connector

Fig. 6.2: 1/4" TRS connector

Fig. 6.3: XLR connectors

+Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the BX3000T. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit.

6.2.1 Loudspeaker connections

In total, your BX3000T features three loudspeaker connectors.

+When connecting loudspeakers to the 1/4" jack connectors, please switch off the device first. Power up the unit again after all connections have been made.

Please use the SPEAKON® connector, if you want to connect one speaker cabinet only. For optimum output power delivered to the speaker(s), use your BX3000T in combination with one 4 Ω or two 8 Ω cabinets.

Your BX3000T is equipped with high-quality NEUTRIK NL4MP SPEAKON® connectors which ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The SPEAKON® connector was especially developed for high-power loudspeakers. Once it is plugged in, it safely locks into its position and cannot be accidentaly disengaged. It prevents the occurrence of electrical shock and ensures the correct polarity.

Fig. 6.4: SPEAKON® connector

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