Waves/PRS Guitar Interface User Manual
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1. Controls Front Panel Balanced Unbalanced Line JO Bv e al Off GND e Back Panel Front Panel Guitar In is a Y jack guitar input Gain controls input level adjustment Level indicates the input level Signal Nominal Over Low Batt indicates low battery power On indicates whether the WPGI is on or off UPON Rear Panel 1 12VDC is a DC jack connector 2 Power is used to turn the WPGI on and off 3 Lift GND eliminates ground loops Lift disconnects XLR ground DIN 4 Balanced is a balanced XLR output 5 Line Mic toggles the XLR output between Line level 4dBu and Mic level 40 dB pad 6 Unbalanced 10dBV is an unbalanced signal output jack Input Adjustment Different guitar pickups output different levels The front panel Trim knob is used to scale your guitar s input level so that the optimal level is fed into the recording device for the best possible Signal to Noise ratio without clipping Single coil pickups usually need a bit of a gain boost while humbucker and active pickups might require a slight pad to prevent them from clipping The 3 LEDs on the front panel are there to help with this adjustment 1 The green LED labeled Sig indicates the presence of signal 2 The orange LED labeled Nom indicates nominal levels e If it only illuminates during loud sections boost the Trim slightly e If it generally stays lit even on long sustained notes cut2. and manufactured for use in professional and studio audio systems and is not intended for other usage This limited warranty with all terms conditions and disclaimers set forth herein shall extend to the original purchaser and anyone who purchases the Product within the specified warranty period This limited warranty gives the Buyer certain rights You may have additional rights provided by applicable laws Waves does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability or make any additional warranties or representation regarding this Product information on behalf of Waves 12 THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WAVES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN IN NO EVENT WILL WAVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT INCLUDING LOST PROFITS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY EVEN IF WAVES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on the duration of an impl
3. the Trim slightly 3 The red LED labeled Over indicates that the signal is overloading and causing clipping If this happens often cut the Trim Connecting the WPGI The WPGI is designed to connect to one or more audio inputs It offers multiple options for connecting to audio equipment 1 Balanced Line Output XLR jack for direct connection to Balanced 4dBu Line inputs It offers the best Signal to Noise ratio and delivers the highest quality results 2 Unbalanced Line Output 10dBV 1 4 Jack compatible with most unbalanced 10dBV line inputs as well as guitar amplifiers 3 Balanced Mic Level Output For connecting to other pre amps such as a recording console s mic input Applications The WPGI has 3 main applications 1 Impedance matching Electric guitars output a high impedance signal Since most audio input loads are incompatible with a direct guitar signal the WPGI transforms the signal making it suitable for most audio input stages Converting an Unbalanced Signal to a Balanced Signal Guitars output an unbalanced signal which is more prone to picking up noise and fidelity loss This problem which is compounded by longer cables resulting in additional signal degradation The WGPI converts the unbalanced signal to a balanced one Pre amplification The WGPI s on board amplification was engineered especially for recording clear undistorted guitar signal It does not replace the sound of a dedi
4. 0 50 C Package Content Your new Waves Guitar Bundle package contains OIOBON The Waves PRS Guitar Interface 2x 9V Batteries CD Wallet Registration Card This User Guide 1 Introduction The Waves PRS Guitar Interface WPGI delivers your direct guitar signal to a DAW Digital Audio Workstation or other recording device It guarantees that the recorded signal captures every nuance of the original guitar tone making it perfect for further processing or re amping The WPGI performs three main functions e Impedance Matching e Signal Balancing e Pre amplification For best results we recommend plugging into a line level console input or better yet a line level input on an A to D Analog to Digital converter Power Use only UL Listed Class 2 power adapter Input 100 240V 50 60Hz Output 12 18 VDC 0 5A max Use only 9V Carbon Zinc non rechargeable batteries OS istat jiu is replaced bv an incorrect tvpe 2 Quickstart Guide 1 Connect your 4 jack guitar cable to the Guitar Input on the front panel of the WPGI 2 Connect one of the outputs on the back panel of the WPGI to the corresponding input of your DAW 3 Choose mic or line level according to your needs Use Line level for most DAWs use Mic level to connect to a pre amp 4 Turn the WPGI on and adjust your input level starting with the gain knob at approximately center 12 o clock 5 Start playing 3
5. Waves PRS Guitar Interface User Manual WAVES PRS REED SMITH GUITARS Table of Contents READ FURS TL ac a a 2 Important Safety Considerations errei 2 Package Contursi apt leet 2 A INTRODUCTION coo ii ninas 3 POWER siria A A A ie ed A 3 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE ccccccecceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeseeeeeseeeeseaeseseeneeseeeneas 4 3 CONTROLS ui dd Sondas ca adhere 5 FRONT PANEG fa ia EE Ae at nates te na 6 REAR PANEL this tects into eid Adee eee Coe da lear et ee la 6 INPUT ADJUSTMENT cti beta ey ett taal cota et a A 7 CONNECTING THE WPGI teat the aaia lali 8 APPLICATIONS Saito tai est l eae dia rta 9 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0cccseccsseeesseeeeeeeseeeeseneeeenseeeneas 10 Dimensions Length 11 5 cm Width 9 5 cm Height 4 3 cm Weight 396 Qiero terenie itean Eiei iaa ii 11 5 WARRANT Xi i i 12 6 TECHNICAL SUPPORT s sen neennnznnnnnznnannnnnnmnn artna nm rm 14 Read First AN ras A IN DO NOT OPEN Warning Safety First Please read and follow the instructions of the Registration Form entitling you to technical support and service under warranty Important Safety Considerations 1 3 4 Read all operating instructions In case of damage due to spilled liquids or physical damage from knocks or dropping repairs should be performed by qualified service personnel only Do not allow children to use the WPGI without adult supervision Operating temperature 1
6. cated guitar tube pre amp it provides a transparent neutral signal path ideal for further processing and re amplifying 4 Technical Specifications INPUT TRS Input impedance gt 1Mohm unbalanced Max input level 1 1 VRMS OUTPUT BALANCED XLR All measurements were preformed with volume at a nominal setting Output impedance 50 ohm S N 9105 O line level gt 70 O mic level S measured at 1 1 Khz A Weighted Response 20 20Khz 3dB 11Khz 5dB O 20Khz THD N lt 0 005 lt 90dB 10dB below max sensitivity level Sensitivity 1 1Vrms line level 2 5 Vrms mic Level Gain 11dB line level 28dB mic level 1 5dB Volume range 5dB 10dB refer to nominal setting Output short circuit protection GND lift switch 10 OUTPUT UNBALANCED Y TRS All measurements were preformed with volume at a nominal setting Output impedance 100 ohms S N gt 105 line level S measured at 1 1 Khz A Weighted Response 20 20Khz 3dB 11Khz 5dB 20Khz THD N lt 0 005 lt 90dB 10dB below max sensitivity level Sensitivity 1 1Vrms line level 2 5 Vrms mic Level Gain 5dB line level 1dB Volume range 5dB 10dB refer to nominal setting Power supply Power on off switch Dual 9V battery 12 18V DC Nominal 60mA 10 Low Batt indicator Blink 7V 0 5V Power saving switch Automatic shut down when input 14 jack is not connected Level indicator Green LED On O 15MV rms input s
7. ied warranty so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary state to state Governing Law and Severability This agreement will be governed by the laws of Israel If a court finds any provision of this License unenforceable that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the remainder of the License shall continue in full force and effect In the event of a dispute arising under this Agreement you consent to jurisdiction in the State of Israel 13 6 Technical Support Before calling Waves for technical support please check www wavesupport net for all the latest product information US Waves Inc 2800 Merchants Drive Knoxville TN 37912 Tel 1 865 909 9200 Fax 1 865 909 9245 Outside US Waves Audio Ltd Azrieli Center 3 The Triangle Tower 32nd Floor Tel Aviv 67023 Israel Tel 972 3 608 4000 Fax 972 3 608 4056 http www waves com 2007 Waves All rights reserved worldwide All features and specifications subject to change without notice Paul Reed Smith Guitars PRS Guitars and the PRS Logo are registered trademarks of Paul Reed Smith Guitars Ltd 14
8. ignal Yellow LED On 100mVrms input signal Red LED On 1 1Vrms input signal Dimensions Length 11 5 cm Width 9 5 cm Height 4 3 cm Weight 356 gr 11 5 Warranty One Year limited Warranty Waves Audio Ltd Waves warrants that the Product conforms substantially to the specifications contained in the Product documentation for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase from Waves or its authorized resellers In the case of a valid warranty claim your sole and exclusive remedy and Waves entire liability under any theory of liability will be at its option to repair or replace the Product without charge or if this is not possible to refund the purchase price to you For warranty service please call one of Waves offices listed above to obtain a Return Authorization RA number After you obtain the RA number ship the defective Product transportation and insurance charges prepaid to the Waves location listed above Write the RA number in large letters on the outside of the shipping box Enclose your name address telephone number copy of original sales invoice and a detailed description of the problem Waves will not accept responsibility for loss or damage in transit The Warranty is void if the Product serial numbers have been removed from the Product or if the Product has been damaged by misuse modification or unauthorized repair as determined at Waves discretion The Product is designed
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