Manual Transducer Model 2601 Analog Cabinet and Miking Simulator for E Guitars
Manual Transducer, Model 2601 Version 1.1 – 5/2007 Designer: Ralf Reichen, Jens Gronwald This user's guide contains a description of the product. It in no way represents a guarantee of particular characteristics or results of use. The information in this document has been carefully compiled and verified and, unless otherwise stated or agreed upon, correctly describes the product at the time of packaging with this document.
Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hook Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hook Up, Rack Mounting, Warnings, Symbols and Notes, Advices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information Please note and retain this information. Carefully read and follow all of the safety and operating instructions before you use the machine. Be doubly careful to note and follow the warnings and special safety notices. Connections: Only use the connections as described. Other connections can lead to health risks and equipment damage.
Hook Up Hook up Be very careful to check that the rear chassis power selection switch is set to the correct local line voltage position before using the unit (230 V position: 220-240 V, 115 V position: 110-120 V)! When in doubt about a source, contact your dealer or a professional electrician. Before connecting any equipment make sure that any machine to be connected is turned off (rear panel power switch). Follow all safety instructions on page 4. Place the unit on a level and stable surface.
Scope of Delivery The scope of delivery comprises the Transducer, the power cable and the manual. Please keep the original packaging. In case of a service procedure the original packaging ensures a safe transport. It also serves as a safe packaging for your own transports if you do not use special transportation cases. Introduction Tonehunter and SPL The Transducer is a cooperative developmental effort between the guitar amp firm of Tonehunter and SPL.
Introduction Advantages – an Overview The Transducer supplants at least four loudspeaker cabinets, two high quality microphones, their preamp, a good room ambiance, and at any time, the amplification may be cranked up. Moreover, the entire Transducer usage is highly intuitive and requires no prior miking expertise. • The Transducer offers a unique ability for the guitarist during production performance to hear a true playback and then adjust his playback to the moment in the control room.
Introduction Sound Setups After cabling is complete, the sound setup functions primarily as one might expect: First, guitar amp sound adjustments are prepared as though the cabinet were already connected. However, instead of choosing a cabinet and experimenting with microphones and their positioning, adjustments need only be made with the Transducer controls.
Rear Panel 108&3 70-5"(& ] '64& Power Connection 7 _ )[ 'VTF N" TMPX Before you connect the Transducer to any local power source, be SURE to check that the rear panel voltage switch is correctly set for your local area (115V position: 110-120V, 230 V position: 220-240V). 7 _ )[ 'VTF N" TMPX 70-5"(& ] '64& Connect the included power chord to the rear Mains Input. Transformer, power chord and case connection conform to VDE, UL and CSA requirements.
Rear Panel Overview, Wiring Examples 10 Transducer
Rear Panel Connections 108&3 */165 4MFFWF (/% )JHI 8BUU *OQVU -PBE 0OMZ .BY 8BUUT Here you connect the guitar amp‘s loudspeaker output. Connector variant and pin configurations follow industry standards: Unbalanced 1/4” Jack connector with the signal at the tip and ground at the sleeve. 5JQ Power Input IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As with any typical amp and cabinet cabling, it is critical to observe loudspeaker cable of a minimum 1.5 mm2 cross section.
Rear Panel Connections Mic Level Output .*$ -&7&- 065165 (/% ° 0VUQVU (BJO EPFT OPU BGGFDU UIJT PVUQVU The microphone level output is usable just like any mike out. The Miking Level control on the Transducer front panel regulates the signal. The Output Gain control has no influence on the Miking Level output. Just as with conventional cabinet miking, variations in microphone preamp choices may of course be made to influence further the sonic result. $POOFDU UP NJD QSFBNQMJGJFS #BM .
Rear Panel Switches Power 108&3 The rear panel Power switch activates the Transducer, confirmed by the lighted blue front panel LED. 108&3 108&3 7 _ )[ 'VTF N" TMPX 70-5"(& ] '64& Ground Lift (/% -*'5 The rear panel GND lift switch eliminates hum by separating the internal ground from the unit’s housing ground. Hum can, for example, result when this unit’s housing has a common ground connection with other machines that might have a different ground potential.
Front Panel Overview Control Elements Controls, LEDs and Switches from left to right 4*( Signal LED The signal LED indicates the presence of a signal at the Transducer‘s input. It is activated at a -20 dBu level. WARNING If an amplifier is connected and the Signal LED illuminates though a signal is not present or too much noise from the amp is not the reason, the lighted LED can indicate a high frequency resonance of the amp. In this case turn down the master volume of the amp until the LED goes out.
Controls, LEDs and Switches from left to right Control Elements Miking Level .*,*/ ( -&7&- A microphone produces a different sound at lower sound levels than at higher ones. With the Transducer‘s Miking Level one can simulate these differences. Increasing the Miking Level effect produces a stronger compression level and a denser sound canvas. This builds an effect of increasing loudness.
Setup Examples Recording, Live 4FUVQ .JD -FWFM 0VUQVU -JOF 0VUQVU -JOF 0VUQVU 4QFBLFS 0VU 1PXFS *OQVU .JD 1SFBNQ "% %"8 $POTPMF .POJUPSJOH Setup 1 This is the simplest setup for recording situations. The guitar amp is connected normally to the Transducer. In this case either the Transducer Mic Level Output can be routed to a microphone preamp or its Line Output can connect to an external line in. Both of these outputs may be used simultaneously.
Setup Examples Live 4FUVQ 1PXFS *OQVU 4QFBLFS 5ISV 4QFBLFS 0VU -JOF 0VUQVU -JOF 0VUQVU E# '0) .JYFS .POJUPS .JYFS 1 " .POJUPSJOH Setup 3 If an on-stage guitarist wishes to have his cabinet sound, the signal should be routed to his box via the Transducer Speaker Thru. In this case the amp signal power is reduced by 8 dB enroute to the box; here saturation (that is, power amp distortion) begins to occur at moderate listening levels.
Setup Examples Live: Stereo Effect/Dry-Wet-Wet 4FUVQ -JOF 0VUQVU 4QFBLFS 5ISV '9 XFU MFGU '9 XFU SJHIU '9 1SPDFTTPS E# %SZ 4QFBLFS 0VU 1PXFS *OQVU "DUJWF .POJUPS "DUJWF .POJUPS Setup 5 Stereo Effects Setup: Dry-Wet-Wet Setup with guitar box (Dry) and two stage monitors (Wet). The dry guitar signal is routed from the Transducer Speaker Thru. Connect the Transducer Line Output to an effects machine.
Setup Examples Live: Stereo-Effekt/Dry -Wet-Wet, Stage and P. A. 4FUVQ 4QLS 0VU %SZ E# 1PXFS *OQVU 4QFBLFS 5ISV -JOF 0VUQVU -JOF 0VUQVU '9 XFU MFGU '9 XFU SJHIU '9 1SPDFTTPS %SZ '9 XFU MFGU 4QMJUUFS '9 XFU SJHIU '0) .JYFS 4QMJUUFS "DUJWF .POJUPS "DUJWF .POJUPS %SZ 8FU 8FU TJHOBMT UP 1 " 4UBHF 1 " Setup 7 Stereo Effects Setup on stage and for P. A.: Dry-Wet-Wet setup with (Dry) cabinet and two (Wet) stage monitors.
Leveling the Transducer All three Transducer level controls influence output levels. Therefore it is important to understand their existing mutual effects and the overall results. These controls have been designed purposefully with a percentage scaling, as one structured in dB is in fact not possible. The input signal itself – coming from the guitar amp – is a power signal that is no longer measurable or depictable in dB.
Presets Clean Open Cabinet, 2 x 10" Alnico Speakers Sixties Sound Open Cabinet, 2 x 12" Ceramic Speakers Sixties Sound Closed Cabinet, 2 x 12" Ceramic Speakers, American Modern Clean Open Cabinet, overloaded 1 x 12" Alnico Speaker, Light Crunch Closed Cabinet, 2 x 12" Alnico Speaker Transducer 21
Presets Crunch 4 x 12", Plexi “Greenback“ 4 x 12", early “Vintage 30“ 4 x 12", sparky “Greenback“ 4 x 12", sparky “G 12 H“ 1 x 12", “EV 12 L“ 2 x 12", “Black Face“ 22 Transducer
Presets Lead 4 x 12" “Greenback“ Rock 4 x 12" “G 12 H“ “Vintage 30“ “Bluesbraker“ 2 x 12" “Bulldog“ Sparky “EV“ Transducer 23
Specifications Input Speaker Input Impedance Max. Input Load 1/4" Jack connection 8 Ohms 100 W RMS, 200 W Peak Outputs Speaker Thru 1/4" Jack connection Pre Simulation Out Impedance 1/4" Jack connection ca. 1 kOhm Mic Level Output Impedance unbalanced Impedance balanced Max. Output Level Signal to Noise Ratio XLR, electronically balanced ca. 600 Ohms ca. 1,2 kOhms +6 dBu -100 dBu (A weighted) Line Output 1 Impedance unbalanced Impedance balanced Max.
Power Supply The power supply was carefully engineered to provide clean and consistent current, an important prerequisite for excellent audio. Built around an overdimensioned toroidal transformer, the power supply generates a minimal electromagnetic field with no hum or mechanical noise. All audio-related components are fed by two separate voltage regulators to minimize disturbance from other components. ."*/4 */165 An AC power cord is included for connection to the standard 3-prong IEC connector.
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