ULTRA-VOICE VX2000 User`s Manual
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1. 4 20422 2 2 14 v AUDIO CONNECTIONS 2 cerni nk iuro na aa ree a Eea aa Eaa Eaa ARR RAE ER Eae EEr EANES 14 SPECIFICATIONS qM 15 M ansodE 16 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRA VOICE VX2000 With the ULTRA VOICE you now own a very useful device that allows you to creatively enhance your music With its professional features the VX2000 produces impressive results both in a studio environment and in live applications Functions such as the opto compressor or the voice optimized EQ enable you to process highly dynamic signals and adapt them to the overall sound of the music program The BEHRINGER ULTRA VOICE unites a microphone preamplifier control amplifier and equalizer and connects seamlessly to hard disk recording systems for example to record vocals directly to disk As a result you get signals of the highest quality as there is no insertion into a mixing console which deteriorates the audio But also in live applications your ULTRA VOICE offers pro level signal processing functions to optimize vocal signals In order to get to know the VX2000 and its functions simply connect an audio signal and try each single control Uncompressed signals e g your own recordings work best to get an idea of the opto compressor and how it works2. O 5572 User s Manual December 2001 Version 1 1 i waisvw f 1 0 76 1ndlno 3 20 140 90 C OHSSHHL Olt Se 1n0 N SNINnL 39VINIA 31382510 9 BEHRINGER www behringer com 1300W HOSS3OOHd 3910A io39IOA VH LTTY 3900 vuLn ULTRA VOICE VX2000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside CAUTION refer servicing to qualified personnel RISK WARNING reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do expose this appliance to rain or moisture 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 shou
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4. Project ULTRA VOICE has made it all possible Everybody has made very personal contributions starting from the designers of the unit to many staff members in our company to you the user of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much LL Uli Behringer ULTRA VOICE VX2000 ULTRA VOICE High performance mic preamplifier voice processor Professional high performance mic line preamplifier and voice processor High end vintage design discrete transistor input stage Authentic tube emulation circuitry for typical tube and tape saturation sounds True RMS expander for extremely smooth noise reduction Opto compressor for inaudible level control and creative sound processing Integrated dynamic enhancer replaces high frequencies lost through compression A Voice optimized equalizer specially designed for voice enhancement Opto de esser for removal of excessive sibilance from your vocal track A High performance for extremely natural sound processing Ultra low noise 4580 operational amplifiers for outstanding audio performance A Accurate LED metering for crystal clear level and processor indication A Servo balanced gold plated XLR connectors for all main inputs and outputs Ultra high precision potentiometers for ultimate accuracy and repeatability Illuminated switches ensure perfect
5. 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 misuse 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 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 c
6. 24 dB 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 9 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 2 4 Voice optimized EQ VOICE OPTIMIZED EG LX x x n 130 aie A 8 e A 8 8 m ABSENCE pres ce ene IN Dur 29 30 31 32 28 Fig 2 4 Voice optimized EQ The Voice Optimized EQ is a 3 band equalizer for creative sound shaping You can raise or lower the level of specific frequency ranges to make up for tonal deficiencies of the input signal 28 29 30 31 32 33 2 5 10 Use the N OUT switch to activate the voice optimized EQ The TUNING control selects a specific frequency range 130 Hz through 720 Hz The WARMTH control allows you to raise or lower the level of the frequency range selected In level reduction mode the bandwidth is narrower than in level boost mode i e you can adapt the filter setting specifically to the application concerned Use the PRESENCE control to give the signal more high and upper midrange brilliance around 1700 Hz so as to bring vocals more to the front and give them more presence in the overall sound image The BREATH control allows you to raise or lower the treble range for example to boost or cut vocal specific frequencies e g breathing noise The frequency range processed is around 8 kHz The ABSENCE switch lowers those frequenci
7. INSERT path which is pre de esser to drive the reverb unit Be sure to set the direct level on the reverb unit to zero to process the wet signal only Now add the resulting reverb signal to the console s output signal taken from the RECORDING output of your VX2000 This signal is pre de esser In this way unwanted signals are removed from the reverb signal only but not from the wanted signal You can use the expander to eliminate interference from other instruments recorded e g via the headphones of the singer Please note that any compression applied to this signal would be counterproductive because it would limit the signal during loud passages and hence raise the unwanted interference in level Although the ULTRA VOICE has been primarily designed for vocal recordings you can also use it to record and mix down any other signals 5 THE ULTRA VOICE IN LIVE APPLICATIONS As in the studio the ULTRA VOICE will be your useful sound shaper and problem solver for live applications as well On small stages the short distances between microphone and monitor speaker can cause feedback In this case you should try the VX2000 s opto de esser Set the THRESHOLD control to a relatively low value Use the CUT FREQ control to identify the frequency range that causes the feedback Now turn up the THRESHOLD until the vocals are least affected and feedback is suppressed effectively With high volume levels on stage there s a lot o
8. Professional CD s usually contain pre compressed material so that sound changes through an additional compression stage cannot be perceived as easily Once you ve developed a feeling for the individual components of your VX2000 you can start combining the various functions to freely unfold your creativity gt This manual first describes the terminology used so that you can fully understand the VX2000 and its functions Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference 1 4 Before you begin Your ULTRA VOICE 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 granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the ULTRA VOICE on high temperature devices such as power amps or radiators etc to avoid overheating Please use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains The cord complies with all applicable safety standards I gt Please note that all units must be grounded properly For your own safety you should never remove any g
9. and or set the BREATH control back to its original position A Adjust the threshold so that the ACTIVE LED lights up with sibilant sounds only The expander allows you to remove disturbing signals in low volume passages Set the THRESHOLD control fully counterclockwise choose a medium DEPTH rate then turn the THRESHOLD slowly to the right until soft passages are audibly reduced in level without affecting the quality of vocal tracks While recording the gate function should only be used in extreme cases for example to produce a special effect The gate is quite effective on the overall sound image and could ruin your recording 6 Usethe tube emulation function to give your recording the sound of a classic analog tape recorder 7 Finally the MASTER FADER allows you to control the output volume of your ULTRA VOICE 4 MIXDOWN WITH THE ULTRA VOICE Feel free to use the ULTRA VOICE and its functions during the mixdown Often extreme effect and filter settings are needed to make a specific signal fit into the overall sound Vocals featuring high presence and a full sound in the mix have usually been tweaked heavily before Normally vocal tracks are enhanced with reverb during the mixdown If the reverb signal contains unwanted noise e g sibilance you can use the opto de esser to remove such interference signals Do as described below Remove sibilance from vocal tracks as described above then use one of the main outputs not the
10. appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 8 SPECIFICATIONS 15 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 9 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must com plete 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 Fail ure to return the card 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 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in cluding all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and elec tronic components of this product to be free of defects in mate rial and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regu lations 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 ex p
11. operation in dark stage environments High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction for long life and durability A Shielded toroidal power transformer for lowest noise interference A Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system ULTRA VOICE VX2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS I yjiesseye wem T 6 Ieri R 6 CONTROL ELEMENTS MUS I ERR IU DIN AN 7 2 1 Discrete vintage input stage 7 2 2 tube emulation nen tdeo ether tune uada die sas be e Aaa EEES 8 2 3 MR cede edn 9 2 4 Moice optimized EQ cct DEENEN 10 2 5 Opto de esser and master Section cie cue cis Eee tue de ael ut e RR a Rer iuh 10 2 6 REAM DAMEN MIN M 11 RECORDING WITH THE ULTRA VOICE 12 MIXDOWN WITH THE ULTRA VOICE 13 THE ULTRA VOICE IN LIVE nnmnnn 13 INTEGRATION INTO A RECORDING 5
12. 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 personnel 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 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of ULTRA VOICE users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the VX2000 It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because itis 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 product whose flexibili
13. the analog signal from the microphone preamplifier into digital Naturally you can also use a conventional mixing console to integrate the ULTRA VOICE into your studio environment Like any other preamplifier it connects to the balanced microphone or line inputs on the console and with its wealth of functions it is a perfect tool for a great variety of applications 7 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Unbalanced use of Balanced use of mono 1 4 jack plugs stereo 1 4 jack plugs Tip Tip Signal hot ve Ring cold ve Sleeve Ground Shield Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Tip Ring Sleeve Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Balanced use with XLR connectors 1 Ground Shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve Output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 7 1 Various plug types 14 7 AUDIO CONNECTIONS ULTRA VOICE VX2000 As a standard the BEHRINGER ULTRA VOICE VX2000 is equipped with electronically servo balanced inputs and outputs except for the insert connectors The circuit design features automatic hum and noise reduction for balanced signals and thus allows for trouble free operation even atthe highest operating levels Externally induced mains hum etc will be effectively suppressed The automatic servo function recognizes the presence of unbalanced connectors and adjusts th
14. arison with the IN OUT switch 38 The MASTER FADER adapts the output signal to meet the input sensitivity of downstream devices e g DAT or hard disk recorder I When you adjust the signal levels you should start with the lowest level possible and raise it slowly until the levels have been adapted properly If you start with too high a level you risk damaging the input stages of downstream devices 39 Thesix OUTPUT LEVEL LED s read the output level from 10 through 15 dB 40 Use the POWER switch to switch the ULTRA VOICE on and off 2 6 Rear panel INSERT INPUTS gs 9955 9 4 enum ee BECO RDING SEND ALT vic 48 46 E 44 43 42 41 Fig 2 6 Rear panel connectors of the ULTRA VOICE 41 This is the balanced XLR connector for microphones MIC or LINE level signals 42 The LINE input is on a balanced 1 4 TRS jack 43 This is the INSERT section on two 1 4 mono jacks that provides the SEND and RETURN to other effects devices The signal is taken post LO CUT filter input stage 44 The XLR RECORDING output is for DAT hard disk recorders etc and is taken pre opto de esser 45 These are the MAIN outputs of the ULTRA VOICE which are on balanced XLR and 1 4 TRS jacks 46 Use the enclosed power cord to connec
15. e nominal level internally to avoid level differences between the input and output signals 6 dB correction I Please ensure that only qualified persons install and operate the VX2000 During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit 8 SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE Line In to Main Out 10 Hz to 200 kHz 0 1 6 dB bypass mode DISTORTION MIC gt Ins Send 0 0296 30 dBu in 30 dB Gain Line Ins Send NOISE absolute A weighted Main Out bal Recording Out INPUT LEVEL max Mic In Line In OUTPUT LEVEL max Main Out bal Main Out unbal Recording Out Insert Send POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage Power consumption Fuse Mains connector PHYSICAL H x W x D WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT 0 00296 0 dBu in Unity 98 dBu 100 5 dBu 11 5 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu U S Canada 120 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz General export model 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz 20 W max 100 120V 630 mA 200 240 T 315 mA Standard IEC receptacle 134 44 5 mm x 19 482 6 mm x 8 gt 217 mm 3 kg 4 2 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
16. el above which the opto compressor starts processing the input signal Only if the adjusted threshold is exceeded will the compressor be activated The dynamics of soft passages below that level remain unprocessed The lower the threshold you choose the more compression will be applied 22 The HARD RATIO switch sets the signal reduction to maximum producing a highly compressed sound whose dynamics are completely leveled out Don t use this function if you want to preserve the natural dynamics of the input signal 23 Press the FAST switch if you want the opto compressor to react quickly once the threshold has been surpassed In this case the overall signal will be considerably more compressed producing a very powerful sound 24 Usethe RELEASE control to adjust the compressor release time which is the time that starts when the signal has fallen back below the threshold The longer the release time the more compressed and balanced the sound image will be 25 The OUTPUT control governs the output level of the compressed signal As compression reduces the signal level you can use this control to make up for the level reduction 26 Compression may suppress specific frequency ranges The built in enhancer allows you to make up for this and round out the sound image by giving it new brilliance 27 Thesix GAIN REDUCTION LED s display the degree of compression ranging from 3 through
17. emulation function has been switched on 17 To avoid internal distortion the CLIP LED should never light up all the time but only briefly during very loud passages 18 The TUNING control determines the frequency range to be processed with the saturation function As all other ranges remain unaffected you can apply this effect to specific frequency ranges 19 Pressthe FULL BW switch to process the entire frequency spectrum In this case the TUNING control is inoperative 8 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS ULTRA VOICE VX2000 2 3 Opto compressor 2 27 GAIN REDUCTION 98 24 18 1W 9 8 3 COMPRESSOR mm x 3 FAST ao 16 05 10 ED 10 FAST SLOW 0 NORM ABRIGHT HOLD HARD RATIO RELEASE bur ENH INCER IN JOU 25 Fig 2 3 Opto compressor The opto compressor reduces the dynamics of the input signal i e the difference between soft and loud passages becomes smaller Level peaks exceeding a specific threshold will be cut back to smooth out the overall sound image 20 The IN OUT switch activates the compressor Use this switch to make a direct comparison between compressed and uncompressed signals 21 The THRESHOLD control determines the input lev
18. es around 4 kHz that are responsible for a harsh and nasty sound Opto de esser and master section 37 39 40 OUTPUT wel dB 10 5 0 5 10 15 n d un DE ESSER 6k2 5 4k6 A BEHRINGER 5 2k7 00 10 Tan A CO CUT FREG MASTEF FADER POWER 35 36 34 38 Fig 2 5 Opto de esser and master section 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS ULTRA VOICE VX2000 Vocal tracks are often affected by unwanted sibilant sounds The opto de esser allows you to easily remove interference of that kind 34 Press the N OUT switch to activate the opto de esser 35 The THRESHOLD control determines the amount of suppression applied to sibilant sounds The lower this value the more sibilance is removed 36 Usethe CUT FREQ control to select the frequency range to be removed from the overall sound image 37 The ACTIVE LED shows you that the opto de esser is on The more processing is applied to the signal the brighter the LED lights up I When using the opto de esser don t choose too low a threshold so as to avoid affecting the original sound character of the program material You have found the best setting for this parameter when the difference to the unprocessed signal can be heard only by way of a direct A B comp
19. f crosstalk i e the microphones pick up not only the wanted signals e g vocals but also other signal sources around them This can be much of a problem because you can no longer process the single signals independently of each Use the expander to isolate single signals and remove crosstalk which is lowered in volume while the louder wanted signal remains unaffected For this application the gate function proves quite handy to remove unwanted signals completely However be sure to keep the wanted signal unaffected when the gate cuts off the signals once they have dropped below the 5 THEULTRA VOICE IN LIVE APPLICATIONS 13 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 threshold Thus soft passages could be cut off even though they are supposed to fade out smoothly The gate can also be used to process pulse type sounds e g snare drum kick drum tom toms etc as these signals have relatively short attack and release times 6 INTEGRATION INTO A RECORDING SYSTEM As mentioned above your ULTRA VOICE is equipped for direct connection to recording media such as DAT recorders analog tape recorders or digital hard disk based computer systems You don t need to use a mixing console and can hence benefit from a much clearer signal because potential interference signals produced by the console circuitry are excluded right from the start If you wish to integrate your VX2000 into a hard disk recording system you will need an analog to digital converter which converts
20. hones need no additional supply voltage The GAIN control adjusts the input level The scale ranging from 12 to 12 dB refers to the LINE input the 10 through 60 dB scale to the MIC input The S G LED above the GAIN control lights up as soon as a signal is present at the input Make sure that the CLIP LED lights up only occasionally during loud passages If it lights permanently or you can hear audible distortion you should reduce the input level with the GAIN control The ULTRA VOICE has a low cut filter that eliminates low frequency interference from your microphone signals Use the LO CUT switch to activate this function The filter has a slope of 12 dB oct With the FREQUENCY control you can determine the frequency below which interference signals are suppressed 15 Hz through 360 Hz The INV switch inverts the signal phase by 180 Use this function in a multi microphone set up if you detect phase cancellations in specific frequency bands 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 7 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 2 2 Expander and tube emulation 13 12 16 17 19 dB TUBE EMULAITION y WARM J FULL BW 1k5 41k 6k1 COLD A HOT 800 8k2 2 DEFTH DF VE TUNING IN JOUT 11 15 14 Fig 2 2 Expander and tube emulation The expander
21. ld 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 interfere 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
22. nd you wish to achieve Start by disabling all components of the ULTRA VOICE in order to optimize the dry i e unprocessed signal 3 If required use the opto compressor to smooth out the overall signal dynamics Avoid overcompressing the signal you can compress it again after recording Don t use the hard ratio function in the first place because it affects your signal audibly If the singer doesn t keep a steady distance between mouth and microphone the vocals may suffer from considerably varying dynamics In this case you should choose a higher compression setting Set a relatively low threshold level on the opto compressor to ensure a constant loudness level I sure that singers keep a steady distance between mouth and microphone so as to avoid the need for excessive compression When you re recording backing vocals the signals should be compressed heavily to produce a steady loudness level during the entire recording 4 Use the voice optimized EQ to make up for deficiencies in the sound image which cannot be eliminated before Don t use extreme settings you can still add some equalization during the mixdown The voice optimized EQ can be used to solve the following problems A Ifa vocal track lacks transparency the bass range you can use the WARMTH control to fade out low frequency signals Set the control to full reduction then use the TUNING control to identify the disturbing frequency range until
23. osts will also be invoiced sepa rately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer cus tomer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person re tail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER 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 ULTRA VOICE are registered trademarks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2001 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH
24. reduces the signal level during soft passages so as to eliminate interference such as tape hiss or crosstalk 9 Use the IN OUT switch to activate or bypass the expander in the signal path 10 The THRESHOLD control adjusts the level above which the expander comes in 11 The DEPTH control determines the degree of signal reduction The higher this value the more signal reduction is applied 12 Pressthe GATE switch to make the expander work like a noise gate which not only reduces the signal level during soft passages but cuts it completely The gate function should therefore be applied to single signals only so as to avoid affecting the entire recording 13 The four GAIN REDUCTION LED s signal the degree of level reduction applied from 5 through 30 dB The tube emulation function allows you to add a subtle distortion or tape saturation effect to vocals Known from analog tape recorders and tube amplifiers this effect adds some upper harmonics to the signal and hence enhances it in the treble range 14 Usethe N OUT switch to enable disable the tube emulation function 15 The DRIVE control governs the intensity of the saturation effect The more you turn itto the right HOT the more pronounced the effect will be The portion of upper harmonics produced also depends on the input level adjusted in the discrete vintage input stage 16 The S G LED lights up when the tube
25. ressly 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 ac companied 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 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 na tional 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
26. round connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them inoperative Before you connect the ULTRA VOICE 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 markers with two of these triangles opposing each other The VX2000 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 6 1 INTRODUCTION ULTRA VOICE VX2000 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 2 1 Discrete vintage input stage N CO ULTRA VOICE DISCRETE VINTAGE INPUT HIGH PERFORMANCE mum 20 m VOICE PROCESSOR 32 65 MODEL VX2000 INV 40 270 20 15 360 10 A 60 EB Hz GAIN FREQUENCY LO SUT 3 Fig 2 1 Discrete vintage input stage This section of your ULTRA VOICE contains a preamplifier that allows you to determine the input level of mic or line signals 1 2 Use the LINE switch to select the type of input signal used LINE out MIC Press the 48V switch to provide condenser microphones with the necessary phantom power supply voltage Dynamic microp
27. t the unit to the mains 47 SERIAL NUMBER Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty Or use our online registration option available on the Internet at www behringer com 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 11 ULTRA VOICE VX2000 48 FUSE HOLDER VOLTAGE SELECTOR Please make sure that your local voltage matches the volt age indicated on the unit before you attempt to connect and operate the VX2000 Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses ofthe same type and rating Some models allow for inserting the fuse holder in two different positions in order to switch over from 230 V to 115 V operation and vice versa Please note that for 115 V operation outside Europe you need to use a fuse of a higher rating see chapter 1 1 Before you begin 3 RECORDING WITH THE ULTRA VOICE When you re recording with the ULTRA VOICE you should try to achieve a natural sound image of high quality in the first place Any special sound of the program material can be realized later on during the mixdown without affecting the recorded signals 1 Use the GAIN control of the discrete vintage input stage to set a gain level that suits the input material 2 Besure to take all measures that enable you to achieve the best sound possible Check the microphone for its optimum position and the room acoustics for compliance with the sou
28. the vocals are more balanced in sound Start by soloing the track then check it together with the remaining signals Adjust the WARMTH control until the overall sound is perfect If the vocals are too harsh use the ABSENCE switch of the voice optimized EQ to attenuate the frequencies that are responsible for the harsh sound Additionally you can turn up the WARMTH control a bit or use the BREATH or PRESENCE controls to filter the signal s high frequency range If the vocals are drowned out in the overall mix increase their PRESENCE to bring them more to the front A If the overall signal lacks brilliance you can enhance the treble range with the PRESENCE or BREATH controls Or use the opto compressor s enhancer function to add some upper harmonics 5 Ifthe vocal tracks contain unwanted frequencies you can use the expander and opto de esser to remove them The opto de esser also eliminates disturbing sibilance First you need to identify the frequency range containing unwanted signals A Activate the voice optimized EQ and turn up the BREATH control to raise the sibilant frequency range If you have already used the EQ remember the original setting to be able to reproduce it later on A Activate the opto de esser adjust a low threshold then turn the CUT FREQ control until the sibilant sounds are audibly lowered in level 12 3 RECORDING WITH THE ULTRA VOICE ULTRA VOICE VX2000 Now you can disable the voice optimized EQ
29. ty makes it an ideal tool both in studio and live sound environments The task of designing our new ULTRA VOICE 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 such a project can be proud of what we ve achieved is our philosophy to share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family 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 as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely affordable price manufactured under 1509000 certified management system of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean 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
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