User Manual

-> Tube-powered stereo effect loop; wet effect signal may be mixed with
the dry preamp signal from 0 -100% (that's parallel to serial).
This setting is programmable.
-> Passive 4-way tone controls. You can modify the voicing section's EQ
characteristics by means of the Contour button.
-> Stereo outs with level switch for routing signals to a stereo power amp.
-> Stereo line outputs. These are frequency-corrected (or, if you prefer,
compensated) and equipped with programmable filters offering different
loudspeaker and cabinet characteristics. The preamp comes with two
versions of these outs, stereo ¼” jacks for connecting recording gear,
and balanced XLR outs for feeding the preamp signal to mixing consoles.
-> MIDI IN, THRU, OUT ports let you integrate the preamp into a MIDI system.
-> RS232 interface for remote control via PC and downloading software updates.
-> Remote Control Panel software for PC gives you a bunch of nifty features
for controlling preamp remotely from a computer.
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Selected quality components, excellent workmanship and strict quality control
ensure this preamp retains its value over the long run. Guidelines on care and
maintenance of tube amps are on page 47. Please be sure to read these before
operating your preamp. You'll also come across boxes shaded gray throughout
the manual. Sandwiched by descriptions of the preamp's various functions, they
offer contain handy tips on the aforementioned function. All critical information
pertaining to the operation of this preamp is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION",
"Read and heed” or some other eye-catching comment. We're calling your
attention to these remarks for reasons of safety or other compelling reasons, so
please give them due consideration
The ENGL team wishes you all the best—may you and your preamp enjoy an
harmonically rich future together!
Everyone at ENGL is convinced that this tube preamp's astonishing versatility and
unrivalled features are sure to delight you: Just plug in, play, store your favorite
settings, and enjoy the sound!
A few words of wisdom from the designer:
Though this preamp is relatively easy to handle and you're probably raring to give
it a go, I recommend you read the owner's manual thoroughly before you power
the preamp up. Particularly in handshake mode with a personal computer, there
are some very important things you need to know to avoid malfunctions. Don't be
daunted by the preamp's outward complexity. Yes, it is sophisticated, but it is very
easy to use once you get the hang of it. In this manual, I've described the features
and functions of the preamp in a hopefully enlightening variety of ways, in some
cases, with accompanying illustrations. These should explain everything you need
to know about your preamp and make handling a piece of cake.
Contents:
1. ENGL MIDI Tube Preamp 580;
2. 3,5" Disk with Software "Remote.exe" and "readme" files;
3. One connector cable 7 m in length (Sub D-9, male & female connector 1:1 );
4. This Operating Instructions;
5. A pamphlet entitled "Instruction for the prevention of fire, electric shock
or injury of persons"