NR-1 Nova Reverb Manual
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1. CAB OUTPUT Left INPUT Left ke electronic uam OO QQ POWER SUPPLY SETUP EXAMPLE HEAD This setup illustrates how to use the Nova pedal in a mono setup using a head and a speaker cabinet A reverb is usually placed as the last effect before amplification power Therefore if you use the drive channel in the head it is essential that the reverb is placed in the loop 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs Connectors Input type Impedance Max Input Level Analog Outputs Connectors Max Output Level Output type Impedance Sense input impedance Overall data D to A Conversion A to A delay Dynamic range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk EMC Complies with 14 Ya phone jacks w monosense Single ended 1 MOhm 16 dBu 12V supply Ya phone jacks w monosense 16 dBu 12V supply Balanced Single ended w ground sense 0 Ohm 225 ohm 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 1 65 ms 106 98 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz Input level 16 2 dBu not A Weighted lt 90 dB 0 003296 1 kHz I O Level 16 dBu Load gt 2400 Ohm 0 1 0 2 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz lt 100 dB 20 H z to 7 KHz lt 94 dB 7 kHz to 20 KHz EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 FCC part 15 Class B CISPR 22 Class B Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity General Finish Dimensions Weight2. Preset mode and Manual mode 4 Manual switch Press to go to manual mode Manual mode can be accessed either from bypass state or from preset OVERVIEW mode Manual mode is What You See Is What You Get mode This means that the Nova Reverb will process exactly according to the current position of the controls 5 Preset switch Press to go to preset mode Preset mode can be accessed either from bypass state or from manual mode In preset mode all LEDs will indicate the current settings but the 5 knobs may not be positioned according to the stored values As soon as you change the position of a knob the parameter value is updated according to the position Preset Store function The current settings can be stored from either preset or manual mode It is easy Press and hold the PRESET button for approx one second The preset is now stored Note that when storing a preset from manual mode all parameters are stored according to the position of the OPERATION knobs and LEDs When storing a preset from preset mode only the edited parameters are stored Bypass When neither manual nor preset mode LEDs are lit the pedal is in bypass mode Knobs 6 Decay This knob sets the reverb decay time The decay time is the time it takes for the reverb diffuse field to decay 60 dB This is also perceived as the length of the reverb 7 Pre Delay This knob sets the pre delay time Pre delay is a short delay
3. and designed the Gold Plate algorithm to reflect all the brightness coloring and diffusion that the original plate reverbs had to offer Use this reverb when you just can t get gold enough on your sound 15 Specials Press Specials to select between the following special reverb types Stomp Amb ambience and Mod modulated Stomp Quite an extraordinary reverb type reproducing some of the characteristics from contemporary stompbox reverbs This is not a smooth subtle reverb but may be just what you are looking for if you need a reverb that is different and can cut through OPERATION Ambience With focus on the early reflections that defines the perception of a room size the Ambience Reverb type is typically used on dry recordings simply to emulate a feeling of environment Ambience and room definition are the keywords here Modulated A reverb type where the diffuse field is modulated via complex LFOs An excellent choice for vintage style guitar sounds Wurlitzer pianos and much more 10 Reverb Spill over Smooth transitions when switching from on to bypass mode is best achieved by letting the reverb spill over This feature can be applied individually for manual or preset modes and is easily set up Select the mode to configure Manual or preset Hold the HALL button for 1 second and release The three LEDs above the HALL button vintage concert and gold now indicated which mode you have
4. be done to the max expected input level Therefore you should turn on boosters etc that are placed prior to the Nova Reverb pedal in the signal chain e Press hold and release the ROOM button The 5 LEDs in second row from the bottom is lit Play with the loudest sound you use for a few seconds and watch some of the 5 LEDs turn off one by one How many that are turned off depend on the output of your guitar When no further changes seem to appear the pedal is calibrated Press any key to exit The pedal is now calibrated By your loudest sound we mean the sound with the highest dynamic content This is most likely a clean sound as overdrive Sounds per nature are compressed OPERATION Reverb Types Reverb type and sub type can be selected using buttons 11 15 Press once to select type Press same selector additional times to select sub type Example Sub types for Spring is Plain Classic and Vintage 11 Room Press ROOM to select between the following types of room reverbs Small Medium Large and Tiled Small Medium Large Three variations tuned to reproduce the sound of differently sized rooms Tiled Room Often you ll want to get the bathroom effect without actually wanting it to sound like you re playing in your bathroom The Tiled Room reverb simulates the qualities of a small to medium sized tiled room with its many reflections and at the same time it behaves respectfully towa
5. blend If you feel you have the correct mix level while the reverb lacks significance try increasing color parameter Concert Hall This reverb has become a classic in itself It simulates a rather large hall and it s stunningly good at preserving the original and natural characteristics of the source material If you re looking for a sound with long decay times the Concert Hall is excellent and you ll get a large and broad sound that is very distinctive 14 Plate Press Plate to select between the following Plate types Tin Silver and Gold Tin Plate Recreates the plate reverbs used prior to the digital era The Tin Plate reformulates the sound of a large metallic plate and gives you a sound that you probably heard on many recordings from the past Use the Tin Plate when you just want the pure and uncolored plate sound It is bright and has a diffuse quality that is perfect for funky rhythm guitar patterns Silver Plate The Silver Plate algorithm is a luxuriously well tempered plate reverb which gives you a perfect balance between the Tin and Gold Plate reverbs It s got all the qualities of a classic plate reverb the right OPERATION amount of exquisite and gentle coloring with crystalline brightness and subtle diffusion Use this reverb for just about anything and especially when you want to add that complete and personal ambience Gold Plate We ve boosted the full potential of the plate reverbs of the past
6. placed between the direct signal and the reverb diffuse field By using pre delay the source material is kept clear and undisturbed from the more diffuse reverb diffuse field arriving shortly after 8 Color The color parameter is used to enhance emphasize the high end frequencies of the reverb Too much high end may disturb the source signal Too little can give you the impression of a too muddy reverb 9 Dynamix A unique feature inherited from the legendary TC 2290 delay Dynamix allows you to control the level of the reverb via the dynamics of the input signal Turning the control clockwise towards pos positive the reverb output is attenuated while you play and increased in between phrases This actually allows you to play with quite a lot of reverb without clouding or disturbing your phrases Turning the control counter clockwise towards inv inverse you can do exactly the opposite more reverb applied while playing and less when you stop playing With the knob in 12 o clock position no dynamix is applied 10 Mix Level Sets the overall mix between the source signal and the reverb Input Level Calibration Your Nova Reverb pedal is per default set up to work well right out the box just as any other stompbox pedal However you can optimize the performance of your Nova pedals AD DA converters by calibrating the input sensitivity Follow this step by step guide Calibration of the input sensitivity should
7. Mains Voltage Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel endcaps 130 x130 x 55mm 755g 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto select AC wall adapter AC adapter supplies 12VDC minimum 0 3A to pedal lt 5 W 1 year Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice t c electronic ULTIMATE SOUND MACHINES
8. R output L R input L f NR mono mono Ei LO Nova Reverb decay predelay color dynamix mix level E GE algorithm select Naja 33 SANIHDYIN ANNOS 3LYIWILAN a JIuOJ e TEN manual o nG 9 hold to STORE t c electronic zs c cerne USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of contents Introduction NGA at oue ink aes Operation Overview xis eae bte Bd de rede Switches aaa tr week aeg aa aa hAnna KAODS ruue ti DER Brenner Input Level Calibration Reverb Types 0 aa Reverb Spill over 000000 cece Setup examples Mono Stereo i ssa ka 02 08 ei AA Appendix Technical Specifications Your tone is everything The sensation of weight the grandiose design and overall build quality instinctively tell you that the Nova pedals aren t just ordinary stompboxes They are so much more the essence of your tone Built upon the legacy and knowledge of TC s world renowned effects processors the Nova pedals raise the bar for guitar effect pedals and redefine what it means to be state of the art The NR 1 Nova Reverb offer uncompromised studio quality effects in a compact floor based design Similar to the Nova Delay the Nova Reverb is a voucher for the undisputed tonal quality only known from TC products This pedal offers you 5 different stereo reverb types from the warm vintage sounding Clas
9. rds the original source material Use it as an effect that adds quite a bit of color to your sound 7 OPERATION 12 Spring Press SPRING to select between the following types of spring reverb Plain Classic and Vintage Plain Spring This reverb type is the least colored spring emulation included in the Nova Reverb Compared to the Classic Spring and Vintage Spring types Plain Spring is the most neutral sounding of the three Classic Spring With the Classic Spring reverb you ve got one of the best emulations of a classic spring reverb there is We ve spent a lot of time calculating and reinterpreting the behavior of a traditional spring reverb Vintage Spring The Vintage Spring emulates the spring reverb types found in old guitar amps It is a bit more grindy compared to the Classic Spring and gives a very realistic old school sound 13 Hall Press Hall to select between the following types of hall reverb Small Medium Church Classic and Concert Small amp Medium Two types of reverb tuned to reproduce the reflection patterns of small and medium sized halls Church A highly diffuse reverb that is recognizable for its emulation of the many hard surfaces of different shapes found in traditional church rooms Classic Hall The reverb from many legendary TC products that gives you a rich spacious feel with plenty of air Perfect with medium to long decay times Play with the color parameter to find the correct
10. selected Spill over mode the LEDs flash slowly Mute mode the LEDs flash rapidly MONO STEREO Amp INPUT eecccc d 5 E 2 2 E l Combo amp Amp INPUT Optional SETUP EXAMPLE MONO STEREO oo 000000 OO Combo amp for stereo setups tacon Q t c electronic mananaya POWER SUPPLY This setup illustrates how to use the Nova Reverb pedal in a mono setup one amp only or stereo setup two amps A reverb is usually placed as the last effect before amplification power Therefore place all drive and modulation effects prior to the Nova Reverb pedal E 4 If you use the amp amps to create EN overdrive see the SEND RETURN example on the following page Il SETUP EXAMPLE SEND RETURN 5 Input E ee 9008808 Combo amp EN TOUTPUT Left INPUT Left 12 tc electronic seucansvene POWER SUPPLY This example illustrates how to connect your Nova Reverb pedal as a send return effect in an effects loop This is the correct placement of the Nova Reverb if you use the preamp section of the amp for overdrive sounds Expand this setup to stereo by connecting the Nova pedal right output to the return of a second amp HEAD Send Return Input 000000000
11. sic Spring to the pristine and stunningly realistic TC Classic Hall Reverb just doesn t come any better than this TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov tcdk tcelectronic com INTRODUCTION Nova Reverb Main Features 5 studio quality stereo reverb types Two switchable modes Manual and Preset DynaMix dynamic ducking reverb t c electronic ULTIMATE SOUND MACHINES English Version Manual revision 1 0 SW V 1 0 3 Prod No E60506812 OVERVIEW R output L R input L power mono mono Guitar Effects Technology decay predelay color dynamix mix level off algorithm select small B small medium medium plain church B tin stomp large E classic Bi classic silver El amb tiled vintage concert gold mod gt room spring hall plate specia NEN NEN manual preset j hold to STORE a t c electronic 22 27 Reyes Connections 1 Power The Nova Reverb require 12V DC 300 mA Use the power supply provided in the product box or a power supply with similar specifications 2 Inputs 1 4 mono jack connections for signal input Use left input for mono signal or use both left and right inputs for connecting a stereo signal 3 Outputs 1 4 mono jack connections for signal output Use left output for mono or both outputs for stereo Switches Nova Reverb holds two modes
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