Behringer Ultra-G GI100 Owner's Manual
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1. 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands Limited Warranty 5 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER s website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty behringer com period and that defect is not excluded under Gl 5 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty daim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims o2. Active DI boxes which use an amplifier to buffer the input signal are not subject to these limitations The ULTRA G input impedance is extremely high so it lets the input signal pass through with virtually no coloring At the other end its balanced output has a particularly low impedance making the signal much less susceptible to hum and noise The GI100 is an active DI box and performs optimally regardless of the impedance ratings of the connected gear The ULTRA G is based on the proven BEHRINGER OT 1 transformer which ensures crystal clear distortion free sound and a wide linear frequency response In addition it can be powered by the console s phantom power or by an internal battery The battery is automatically disconnected when phantom power is present to preserve battery life In order to avoid damage to your loudspeakers always mute the corresponding channel on the consoles before connecting the GI100 The same applies when switching between phantom and battery power behringer com 10 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual The 61100 features a switchable speaker simulation developed in collaboration with renowned amp designer J rgen Rath which adds the sound of a 4 x 12 cabinet to your direct guitar signal at the touch of a button Analog speaker simulations offering the possibility to get a typical guitar cabinet sound to tape or to a PA without the necessity of cabinets or microphones have been available since the mid 80 s Sinc
3. mono jack Output XLR balanced Max input level 8 28 48 dBu Simulation OFF 2 18 4 38 dBu Simulation ON Supply Phantom supply 18V DC to 48 V DC Battery 9 V 61891 Dimensions 6x5x24 150 x 130 x 60 mm Weight approx 650 g 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 therefore differ from those listed or shown behringer com We Hear You x behringer com behringer
4. tube amp to the input of the GI100 please be sure to connect a guitar speaker or other appropriate impedance load to the DIRECT LINK socket in order to avoid possible damage to your amplifier behringer com 12 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual ED 2 Connection examples The following section illustrates various applications of the ULTRA G GI100 2 1 Conversion of guitar signals VIRTUAL 4 x 12 CAB Simulation ON OFF pam OUT Mic Inputs OUT DIRECT LINK TO CABINET Fig 2 1 1 Guitar GI100 Console 2 Guitar gt Tube amplifier 61100 Loudspeaker Console This diagram illustrates two common applications in which unbalanced guitar signals are converted into balanced signals In the first example the guitar is connected directly to the GI100 which in turn feeds the console No guitar amp is used In this case the PAD switches should be deactivated with the VIRTUAL CAB switched on or off depending on the sound desired The second example shows the GI100 being driven by the loudspeaker output of a guitar amp If you re using a tube amp it s very important to connect an impedance load preferably a speaker to the DIRECT LINK TO CABINET output in order to prevent damage to your amp For this application start with one PAD switch depressed and the GND LIFT switch activated We also recommend using the VIRTUAL CAB speaker simulation for an authentic guitar sound behringer com 13 ULTRA G GI100 User Man
5. ACTIVE GUITAR DI BOX WITH SPEAKER SIMULATION MODEL 61100 ULTRA G User Manual ULTRA G GI100 Professional Battery Phantom Powered DI Box with Guitar Speaker Emulation behringer com behringer 2 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual Table of Contents Thank YOU de Important Safety Instructions Legal Disclaimer cussorsonssonssnssonsnnssnnsnnssnnssnnsnnssnnsnnnsnnsunnennnene Limited Warranty eonssossonssonsnnssnnsnnssnnsnnssnnssnnsnnnsnnsunnsnnsunnsnnnene 5 1 Controls 2 Connection Examples esee eese eene eene ee eo ee eno ens 12 2 1 Conversion of guitar signals sees 12 2 2 Picking up a bass guitar or keyboard signal 13 2 3 Converting a microphone signal from high impedance unbalanced to low impedance balanced esten 14 2 4 Picking up a signal from a loudspeaker output 14 3 Specifications 11e eee eee esee eene eene eere e eene seen seta setas sens 15 Thank you Thank you for showing your confidence in us by purchasing the ULTRA GI GI100 behringer com 3 ULTRA GGI100 User Manual Important Safety EN Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A OW RISQUE D LECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality pro
6. MA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase behringer com This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way 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 This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cov
7. ably increase the operating range of the ULTRA G allowing it to accept anything from the low level signal of a high impedance microphone or guitar to the loudspeaker output of a guitar amp These switches have repeatedly proven themselves in the BEHRINGER ULTRA DI 01100 Pressing both switches results in a gain reduction of 40 dB Before using the PAD switches be sure that the ULTRA G is clipping and not the mic preamp on the console You should only attenuate the input signal via the GI100 s PAD switches if its CLIP LED lights up frequently or remains lit If this is not the case and distortion occurs check the console settings It is always best to avoid attenuation ofthe DI input to ensure an optimal signal to noise ratio INPUT Use this mono jack to connect the signal source e g your guitar with a high quality standard instrument cable G1100 is switched on as soon as you insert a plug into the INPUT The battery is disconnected when the plug is removed For this reason the GI100 has no on off switch To preserve battery life always disconnect the input when the ULTRA G is not in use The DIRECT LINK TO CABINET is a direct output ofthe input signal allowing you for example to simultaneously run your instrument through the GI100 and complete your normal signal path by connecting the DIRECT LINK to an amp or speaker cabinet The Input and DIRECT LINK sockets are directly connected When connecting the speaker output of a
8. and the console For this application you will most likely want to switch the VIRTUAL CAB speaker simulation off 2 4 Picking up a signal from a loudspeaker output There are times when picking up a signal after amplifier processing is desirable to achieve a certain sound but no direct out is available Thanks to the GI100 s two 20 dB PAD switches you can feed a console from the loudspeaker output of an amplifier with a power rating of up to 3 000 Watts 4 Ohm without overloading the ULTRA G When using a tube amp be sure to connect a speaker or other impedance load to the DIRECT LINK output We recommend using the VIRTUAL CAB speaker simulation in these applications when signals from electric guitars are transmitted Red or positive post lo Black or negative post Fig 2 3 Connection to an amplifier s outpu Before connection to a loudspeaker output always make sure that the GND LIFT switch is activated depressed to prevent accidental short circuiting of the amplifier output The metal casing of the GI100 should not have direct contact with other equipment The tip of the output socket should be connected to the positive red loudspeaker pole behringer com 15 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual 3 Specifications Frequency response 10 Hz to 160 kHz Noise 99 2 dBu Distortion 0 01496 1 kHz 0 dBu in Input resistance gt 250 kOhm Connection impedance gt 600 0hm Input 14
9. binet On stage and in the studio it is often desirable to directly connect sound sources with the console Although this method has many advantages it also has its technical hurdles Keyboards rarely offer balanced outputs and it s simply not possible to connect electric guitars or basses directly to a console Although common practice placing a microphone in front of the speaker cabinet is not really an ideal solution since the mic tends to pick up signals from other instruments and creates another potential source of feedback A DI Direct Injection box allows you to pick up a signal directly from an unbalanced high impedance output like that of an electric guitar and inject it into the console without using a microphone There are of course several situations that call for feeding an unbalanced sound source directly into a console preferably in a balanced form That s exactly what a DI box is for Basically there are two types of DI boxes passive and active A passive DI box contains much simpler circuitry and requires no batteries making it is less expensive On the other hand its performance is dependent on the impedance of the connected gear A change in impedance on the output side will cause the input impedance to change Among other things the impedance ratings greatly effect the frequency response A passive DI box only works correctly when impedance specifications are adhered to in short high Z input low Z output
10. e then the appeal of instant sound via simulation as a means of reducing equipment and hassle has continuously grown Having developed a great deal of convincing guitar gear with various manufacturers J rgen Rath was an obvious choice for us in developing our VIRTUAL 4 x 12 CABINET speaker simulation In the words of Germany s top specialty publication GITARRE amp BASS The Virtual Cabinet delivers an authentic 4 x 12 simulation with impressive sound cutting power and clear reproduction Michael Dommers 8 97 1 Controls Fig 1 1 The GI 100 s front and back panels 1 The VIRTUAL 4 x 12 CAB speaker simulation can be switched on and off with the SIMULATOR ON OFF switch 2 When activated the GND LIFT breaks the ground connection between input and output Depending on the grounding of the connected equipment this can eliminate hum or ground loops G OUTPUT TO MIXER is the GI100 s balanced mic level output Use a high quality balanced XLR microphone cable to connect the ULTRA G to a console You should never connect pins 2 or 3 with pin 1 or remove the shield from pin 1 Otherwise it will not be possible to operate the unit with phantom power behringer com 3 A ULTRA G GI100 User Manual BATTERY COMPARTMENT To install or replace the 9 V battery remove the screw and lift Gl the lid The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal level is too high Thetwo 20 dB PAD switches notice
11. er any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any endosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited 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 crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 7 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals e connection or operation ofthe unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited
12. fessional speaker cables with 14 TSortwist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution AN To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel behringer com Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use this apparatus near water 1 2 3 4 Follow all instructions 5 6 Cleanonly with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openin
13. gs Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources Such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 4 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the A manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been expo
14. nt shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 57 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual 5 8 Other warranty rights national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity ofthe product and any hidden defect 59 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies behringer com 9 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual Welcome to BEHRINGER In addition to the numerous advantages of an excellent DI box the GI100 features an extremely authentic pure analog simulation of a 4 x 12 guitar speaker ca
15. sed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped behringer com 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Legal Disclaimer TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 5 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED 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 MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P
16. ther than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 52 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 6 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual 5 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty daim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description ofthe problem and the serial number ofthe product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization R
17. ual 2 2 Picking up a bass guitar or keyboard signal i a VIRTUAL 4 x 12 IN Simulation ON OFF Monitor Amp DIRECT LINK Bass Amp DIRECT LINK OUT VIRTUAL 4 x 12 CAB Simulation ON OFF Fig 2 2 1 Bass guitar gt GI100 gt Amplifier Console 2 Keyboard GI100 gt Amplifier Console This diagram illustrates two standard DI applications The signal going to the amp via the DIRECT LINK is unaffected it is simply picked up and additionally fed as a balanced low impedance signal to the mic inputs of the mixing console This is particularly advantageous with bass guitars since microphones that reproduce high energy bass frequencies in a halfway linear manner are rare and expensive When using effects or other outboard processors these should be connected in front of the ULTRA G in the signal path so that its output includes these signals Few keyboards have balanced outputs Here a quality DI box such as the GI100 is indispensable to ensure clean signals especially when using long cables behringer com 14 ULTRA G GI100 User Manual n 2 3 Converting a microphone signal from high impedance unbalanced to low impedance balanced Many inexpensive microphones have unbalanced high impedance outputs With the ULTRA G these microphones can be used in spite of long cable runs without the danger of hum or other interference Simply insert the GI100 between the microphone
18. warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 9 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 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 behringer com MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no eve
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