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Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP
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Setting available when SP TYPE is set to CUSTOM.
BASS AMP VINTAGE
Parameter/
Range Explanation
MIC TYPE
This setting selects the simulated mic type.
DYN57 This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57.
General dynamic mic used for instruments
and vocals. Optimal for use in miking guitar
amps.
DYN421 This is the sound of the SENNHEISER MD-
421.
Dynamic mic with extended low end.
CND451 This is the sound of the AKG C451B.
Small condenser mic for use with instru-
ments.
CND87 This is the sound of the NEUMANN U87.
Condenser mic with flat response.
FLAT Simulates a mic with perfectly flat response.
Produces a sonic image close to that of lis-
tening to the sound directly from the speak-
ers (on site).
MIC DIS (Mic Distance)
Simulates the distance between the mic and speaker.
Off MIC This setting points the mic away from the
speaker.
On MIC Provides conditions whereby the mic is di-
rected more towards the speaker.
MIC POS (Mic Position)
This simulates the microphone position.
CENTER Simulates the condition that the micro-
phone is set in the middle of the speaker
cone.
1–10cm Simulates the condition that the micro-
phone is moved away from the center of the
speaker cone.
MIC LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
Parameter/
Range Explanation
CUSTOM SPEAKER *1
SIZE
5”–15” Selects the size of speaker.
LOW
-10–+10 Adjusts the speaker section’s low-frequency
tone.
HIGH
-10–+10 Adjusts the speaker section’s high-frequen-
cy tone.
NUMBER
x1, x2, x4, x8 Sets the number of speakers.
CABINET
Selects the speaker cabinet type.
OPEN This is an open-backed cabinet.
CLOSE This type of cabinet features an enclosed
rear panel.
Parameter/
Range Explanation
GAIN
0–100 Adjusts the distortion of the amp.
BASS
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range.
MIDDLE
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency
range.
MIDDLE FREQ (Middle Frequency)
220Hz, 800Hz, 3.0kHz This control adjusts the center frequency of
the frequency range adjusted with the Mid-
dle control.
TREBLE
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
range.
LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting too
high.
BRIGHT
Turns the bright setting on/off.
OFF Bright is not used.
ON Bright is switched on to create a lighter and
crisper tone.
RESPONSE
BASS, FLAT This controls the overall amp characteris-
tics. Select the position corresponding to the
characteristics for one of the two types of
sound.
SP TYPE (Speaker Type)
Select the speaker type.
OFF This turns off the speaker simulator.
ORIG This is the built-in speaker of the amp you
selected with PREAMP TYPE.
1x15” Models the Trace Elliot 1518.
1x18” Models the SWR Big Ben.
2x15” Models the Acoustic 402.
4x10” Models the SWR Goliath.
8x10” Models the Ampeg 810E.
MIC POS (Mic Position)
This simulates the microphone position.
CENTER Simulates the condition that the micro-
phone is set in the middle of the speaker
cone.
1–10cm Simulates the condition that the micro-
phone is moved away from the center of the
speaker cone.
MIC LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
DIRECT LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
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