Product Manual - Cranbourne Music
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1. M 7 1 32 SB 8 iijiea 2ceCiB c 9 2 1 Standard set up comprising external drum computer tuner and headphones sssussss 9 2 2 Expanded set up with external effects device sssssssssssssssseeeeeeeenee n 9 2 9 Setup tor miaster slave operallOmn ue tte o tem etc Rt ku E RE E ed 10 2 3 1 ULTRABASS BX300 as master device ssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeee eene 10 2 3 2 ULTRABASS BX300 as slave device controlled by an external amp preamp 10 S THE SHAPE FUNGTION sssrinin kaeaea Eara dEi S cubi ainan OE SERES 10 4 INSTACLATION m 10 41 NITe ToKoroleInr rerifol i e EES 10 AWBddeluelre M PH P E BEHEHENOUm 11 6 WARRANTY iiie ci repas cuiu t er kot epo veo cene ee FUR E CE REEXR A E AT 12 WARNING gt It should be pointed out that extreme output volumes may damage your ears and or your headphones Turn down all LEVEL controls before you switch on the unit Always pay attention to an appropriate volume ULTRABASS BX300 1 INTRODUCTION With the BX300 you have acquired a state of the art Bass Workstation that sets new standards in bass amp engineering Right from the start our goal has been to design a revolutionary practice amp that2. neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER
3. such a project can be proud of what we ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality manufactured under 1809000 certified management system as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we can make it possible to produce such high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit back to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all people whose help on Project ULTRABASS has made it all possible Everybody has made very personal contributions starting from the designers of the unit thanks to Axel and Jan who pushed the DYNAMIZER preamp technology to the many staff members in our company and finally to you the user of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much UL Uli Behringer ULTRABASS BX300 ULTRABASS Ultra flex
4. to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER and VIRTUALIZER are registered trademarks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2001 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich M nchheide II Germany Tel 49 0 21 54 92 06 0 Fax 49 0 21 54 92 06 30 12 6 WARRANTY
5. 6 6 6 o 12 Oo E EFFECTS LOOP Fig 1 1 Front panel control elements These are the inputs for your electric bass guitar The PASSIVE jack is for passive basses providing a low level output signal the ACTIVE jack is for active instruments Use the VOLUME control to set the overall volume level of the BX300 The BASS control in the EQ section allows you to boost or cut the bass frequencies With the MID control you can boost cut the midrange frequencies The HIGH control allows you to boost cut the treble range on your BX300 Use this key to activate the SHAPE filter The LED above the key lights up The SHAPE control modifies the sound of the SHAPE filter Co N o O A o nm The TAPE IN RCA allows you to connect an external signal source such as a drum computer or other machine providing audio playbacks 1 INTRODUCTION 7 11 ULTRABASS BX300 The PREAMP OUT allows you to drive an external bass amplifier You can also use the PREAMP OUT to connect a tuner Use the POWER AMP IN to feed in the output signal from an external bass amplifier The PREAMP OUT and POWER AMP IN connectors can also be used to insert an external effects device such as our BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P Simply connect the PREAMP output to the input and the POWER AMP input to the output of the effects unit The 1 4 stereo PHONES ja
6. BX300 ULTRABASS User s Manual Version 1 1 May 2001 I o m o Z mm ULTRABASS BX300 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A A This symbol wherever it appears alerts This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated you to important operating and dangerous voltage inside the enclosure maintenance instructions in the voltage that may be sufficient to accompanying literature Read the constitute a risk of shock manual DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water e g near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not inte
7. EM SPECIFICATIONS Power amp output LOUDSPEAKER Type Impedance Power rating POWER SUPPLY Mains voltages Power consumption Fuse Mains connection PHYSICAL WEIGHT Dimensions H W D Weight ULTRABASS BX300 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 1 MO 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 130 KQ 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 25 kO RCA connector unbalanced approx 68 kO 1 4 stereo jack 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 1 KQ 30 Watts into 8 Q 10B35A8 840 35 Watts RMS U S Canada U K Australia Europe General export model 73 W 100 120V T 2A H 200 240V T 1A H Standard IEC receptacle 120 V 60 Hz 240 V 50 Hz 230 V 50 Hz 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz approx 17 1 4 440 mm 15 3 4 398 mm 10 1 8 256 mm approx 13 5 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 5 SPECIFICATIONS 11 ULTRABASS BX300 6 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 3 Failure to return the car
8. can only be achieved with innovative amplifiers The unique ULTRABASS BX300 gives you pioneering sounds coming from an extremely compact design As technology advances you ve got to keep track of latest technological breakthroughs to avoid falling by the wayside Which is what we did by continuously improving this Bass Workstation and including many of your valuable suggestions Experience a new generation Bass Workstation with fascinating features A Astounding sound diversity through the SHAPE filter A State of the art amplifier technology combined with a built in bass cabinet give you precision in the treble and punch in the bass range A The high grade and custom built 10 speaker opens up new dimensions in terms of sound A The rugged and compact design makes the ULTRABASS your favorite amp for club gigs and rehearsals A With its highly useful expansion options your BX300 is the perfect base for an expanded bass amplification set up 1 1 The concept We designed the BX300 to finally start the world of bass amp design moving Your absolutely low noise and indestructible Bass Workstation represents the current state of the art The robust cabinet is made of high grade and non polluting E1 MDF boards which are grooved multi glued and free of formaldehydes This is to make sure that your BX300 keeps working even when the going gets tough 1 1 1 The DYNAMIZER technology When it comes to amplifying the signals delivered by ele
9. ck allows you to monitor the BX300 s audio signal with a pair of headphones Connecting the headphones will mute the built in speaker Use the POWER switch to switch the BX300 on or off 1 3 2 Rear panel E O ULTRABASS BX300 2 WIRING EXAMPLES 2 1 Standard set up comprising external drum computer tuner and headphones The standard set up is intended for sessions and rehearsals Instead of a drum computer you can of course use any other source that provides audio playbacks e g a cassette recorder or CD player ULTRABASS BX300 2 3 Set up for master slave operation 2 3 1 ULTRABASS BX300 as master device The PREAMP OUT jack allows you to connect the BX300 to an external power amp using a commercial instrument cable equipped with mono phone plugs Then connect the PREAMP OUT jack to the input on the external power amp 2 3 2 ULTRABASS BX300 as slave device controlled by an external amp preamp To use the power amp of your ULTRABASS for an external amp or preamp you need to connectthe line output of the external amplifier to the POWER AMP IN jack on your BX300 3 THE SHAPE FUNCTION The SHAPE function on your BX300 provides a revolutionary type of filter that you can use to modify your bass sound in full detail The filter allows you to shape your sound which is a must for bass players today Extreme filter settings will give your bass sound more power for example You want to play a
10. ctric instruments you ve got to separate the wheat from the chaff Unlike mixed or mastered signals electric instruments usually deliver extremely high signal peaks which when raised in gain produce nasty distortion How an amplifier responds to these signal peaks can therefore be seen as one of its most essential quality features Many manufacturers use limiters preceding the power stage to limit dynamic signal peaks However the problem is the preamp which is why we ve equipped the BX300 with our unique DYNAMIZER preamp circuit that gives you a lively and punchy sound with signal peaks even if the amp reaches its power limits Extreme signal peaks are limited effectively while the average level and hence the power of the overall signal is raised The sound gets more vivid and powerful in character without any unmusical distortion With its opto limiter in the power stage it is virtually impossible to overdrive the ULTRABASS BX300 6 1 INTRODUCTION ULTRABASS BX300 1 2 Before you begin Your BX300 was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred during transit I If the unit is damaged please do not return it to BEHRINGER but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be gra
11. d in due time date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online registration option via the Internet www behringer com or www behringer de 8 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not due to normal wear and tear and or improper handling by the user BEHRINGER shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with
12. ible 30 Watt Bass Workstation with DYNAMIZER preamp and SHAPE filter A Powerful 30 Watt Bass Workstation with built in bass reflex cabinet A Special custom made 10 speaker for powerful punchy sound A Extremely efficient SHAPE filter for total sound manipulation A Ultimate punch through innovative DYNAMIZER technology A Two inputs for the connection of passive active instruments A Musical opto limiter for maximum loudness without any distortion or pumping A Short circuit proof and indestructible power amp with passive cooling system no fan required A Ultra musical active 3 band EQ A Built in headphones output A Preamp output and power amp input for connection to additional bass amplifiers and preamps A Insert option for external effects devices pedals stomp boxes etc A Tape input for line level signals e g CD player drum computer A Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions A Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system 4 ULTRABASS BX300 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Me n 6 Uie 6 1 1 1 The DYNAMIZER technology sssri roete iea a nnnm e nen ener nnne nnne nnn 6 12 Before yo lbegln ier etiem tero Pee site wees eed pu eir aer o ine Eee tle dei bx rer d n 7 1 3 Control elements eerte ette E cat ultra Gud endum de Mer euemetataeaenneade dud 7 13T d LE
13. l when the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or the appliance has been exposed to rain or the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ULTRABASS BX300 FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of ULTRABASS users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the BEHRINGER BX300 Itis one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal to present you with an outstanding Bass Workstation that gives you maximum flexibility and performance with its unique sound character and comprehensive set of functions The task to design the new ULTRABASS certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician It also meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in
14. live bass solo but the sound doesn t cut through The solo should stand out rather than being drowned Set up a solid basic sound then use the SHAPE filter to create a very distinctive solo sound Use the IN button to toggle between the two sounds The SHAPE filter is a bargain when you are using two different bass guitars Maybe you want to change from a jazz bass to a fretless bass and vice versa two instruments with a completely different sound During gigs you often lack the time to set up your amp for a different instrument so you ll be happy to have a BX300 because you can use the SHAPE filter for your fretless sound and the basic sound for the jazz bass 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Audio connections Except for the tape input which has cinch connectors all inputs and outputs of your BEHRINGER ULTRABASS are on mono 1 4 jacks K Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the BX300 During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit Unbalanced operation with 1 4 connector Tip Signal Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Sleeve Strain Relief Clamp 10 5 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Passive E Bass input Input impedance Active E bass input Input impedance Power Amp input Input impedance Tape input Input impedance AUDIO OUTPUTS Headphones connector Preamp output Output impedance SYST
15. nted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the ULTRABASS on high temperature devices such as radiators etc to avoid overheating I Before you connect your ULTRABASS to the mains please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit The fuse holder on the female mains connector has 3 triangular markings with two of these triangles opposing each other The ULTRABASS is set to the operating voltage printed next to these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder by 180 CAUTION This instruction does not apply to export models exclusively designed e g for 115 V operation Please use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains The cord complies with all applicable safety standards gt Please note that all units must be grounded properly For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them inoperative You will find additional information in chapter 4 INSTALLATION 1 3 Control elements 1 3 1 Front panel EES eS VOLUME BASS MID HIGH L SHAPE TAPE IN U LTRABASS BX3 00 POWER 6 L 6 o o o 4 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 8 PREAMP POWER PASSIVE ACTIVE OUT AMP IN PHONES 2 do a PET PET bal 2 m e R o 12 6 6
16. rfere with its proper ventilaton For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personne
17. stands out from the herd of ordinary bass amplifiers And indeed the BX300 gives you plenty of functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options In a word you ll be fascinated to find that the BX300 is a workstation with a character BEHRINGER is an audio engineering company that has been successfully developing professional products for studio and live applications for many years now Our range of products includes microphones and a variety of 19 devices compressors enhancers noise gates tube processors headphone amps digital effects devices DI boxes etc as well as monitoring and P A speakers plus professional live and recording consoles You will find all of our technical know how combined in your BX300 We also set great store by flexibility which has become a particularly important factor in the music business over the past few years Modern bass players need to offer a broad range of sounds but should still be able to play in different kinds of applications at short notice home recording studio live concerts For this reason it has always been our prime concern to give you a Bass Workstation that offers you a complete set of useful functions but can still be operated intuitively and quickly Additionally the world of electric bass playing has changed new basses with five or six strings are being launched all the time there are effects devices and the desire to create one s own unique sound which
18. the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders potentiometers keys buttons and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A misuse
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