Behringer BASS V-AMP PRO Manual - Page 15

15 BASS V-AMP / BASS V-AMP PRO User Manual 8.3 Audio connections The input of the BEHRINGER BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is laid out as a mono 1/4" TS connector. Line Out, Aux In as well as headphones output are laid out as stereo 1/4" TRS connectors. Line outputs can be connected to both balanced and unbalanced jacks. The DI OUT connectors of the BASS V-AMP PRO are available as balanced XLR connectors. Digital outputs are available as a cinch connector (S/PDIF) and XLR connector (AES/EBU). The BNC connector is used to feed in an external worldclock signal. Balanced use with XLR connectors 21 3 input 1 = ground/shield 2 = hot (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) 12 3 output For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig. 8.1: XLR connections Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) tip (signal) Fig. 8.2: 1/4" TS connector Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug. Fig. 8.3: 1/4" TRS connector ¼" TRS headphones connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring right signal tip left signal Fig. 8.4: Stereo headphones connector 8.4 MIDI connections The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was first developed at the beginning of the '80s, with the goal of enabling mutual communication between electronic instruments of various manufacturers. Over the years, the number of possible MIDI applications has increased substantially; nowadays, it is perfectly normal to connect entire studios via MIDI. At the center of this network is a computer with a sequencing software, used to control not only keyboards but also effects processors and other peripheral equipment. In such a studio, you can control your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO in real time from a computer. Using a MIDI footswitch presents itself as a great idea, especially in live applications, because it allows you to control not only the effects but also selects the presets. Your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is equipped with standard 5-prong DIN MIDI connectors. To connect your unit with other MIDI equippment, you will need a MIDI cable. Pre-packed cables available at stores are usually used for this purpose. MIDI IN: Used to receive MIDI control data. The MIDI channel is set up in EDIT mode by pressing the A key and subsequently using the arrow keys. MIDI OUT/THRU: MIDI OUT lets you send data to another computer or another piece of MIDI equipment. Preset data as well as parameter changes are transmited. When you reroute the connector to MIDI THRU, your BASS V-AMP/ BASS V-AMP PRO sends no MIDI data of its own; instead, it merely forwards the data received at MIDI IN (see chapter 2.1, (8) A). 8.4.1 Receiving/sending MIDI-Sysex data The BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO can receive a SysEx dump from another MIDI unit as long as MIDI function in EDIT mode is activated (A key). However, this also automatically overwrites all BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO presets. You can also send MIDI data to another MIDI device (total dump). While in EDIT mode, keep the MIDI key pressed until you get "d" shown in the display. Sending a "total dump" lets you transfer the entire memory contents to another MIDI sequencer and save it there. It is also possible to send just one selected preset to another MIDI device: switch into EDIT mode by simultaneously pressing both arrow keys on the sending device, activate the MIDI function and tap the MIDI key briefly. Preset information are then located in the temporary buffer, and can be saved at a desired preset location.