Behringer V-AMPIRE, V-AMP PRO Installation, Mains voltage, Audio connections, MIDI connections

V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2

pressing the two arrow keys simultaneously. The display will show “40”, which means 440 Hz. Use the arrow keys to raise or lower the reference pitch by up to 15 Hz. The display always shows the last two digits as the first digit is always 4. For example, if you start with a reference pitch of 440 Hz and press the right-hand arrow three times, the display will read 43, i.e. 443 Hz. To quit EDIT mode, press either the TUNER or the TAP button. Any changes will be stored automatically. The tones for the other strings on your guitar will automatically be adjusted to the new reference pitch.

8.INSTALLATION

8.1Mains voltage

Before you connect the unit to the mains, please make sure that the voltage setting on the unit matches the local voltage! The fuse holder at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings (V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO only). Two of these three triangles are aligned with one another. The unit is set to the voltage shown next to these markings and can be switched over by turning the fuse holder by 180°. IMPORTANT: This does not apply to export models designed exclusively for 120 V operation!

+If you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating. Please refer to chapter 10 “SPECIFICATIONS” for details.

+Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating! Please refer to chapter 10 “SPECIFICATIONS” for details.

V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO: The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements. V-AMP 2: the mains connection is made using the enclosed power supply.

+Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord.

8.2 Audio connections

The inputs of your BEHRINGER V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/ V-AMP 2 come as mono 1/4" jacks. All line out, line in and headphones outputs are configured as 1/4" stereo jacks. The line outputs work with both balanced and unbalanced connections. The DI OUT outputs of your V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO are on XLR connectors.

Fig. 8.1: XLR connectors

Fig. 8.2: 1/4" TS connector

Fig. 8.3: 1/4" TRS connector

Fig. 8.4: Headphones connector

8.3 MIDI connections

The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was developed in the early ’80s to enable different makes of electronic instruments to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today it is standard practice to network entire recording studios using the MIDI standard.

The heart of such a network is a computer with sequencer software that controls not only all the keyboards but also effects other peripheral devices. In such a studio set-up you can control the V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2 in real time from a computer. For live performances in particular, you can also use a MIDI foot controller to control both effect parameters and preset changes.

The MIDI connectors are international-standard 5-pin DIN jacks. To connect your device to other MIDI equipment you will need dedicated MIDI cables. They are commercially available in various standard lengths.

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