User manual ART FX-1

[. . . ] A higher signal level from a preamp or effects loop assures an optimum signal-to-noise ratio in the FX-1, keeping hiss and distortion to a minimum. Output The output is single-ended (unbalanced) with a source impedance of 1k ohm. Power Insert the supplied 9 Volt AC adapter's plug into the input labeled POWER on the FX-1's back panel. Always make sure that its output plug is securely plugged into the rear of the FX-1, and that the adapter is held firmly in an electrical outlet. [. . . ] More Effects Switch Pressing the More switch in any preset gives you an enhanced version of the preset. For example, if you've currently selected a hall reverb, pressing the More switch will increase the decay time, alter the predelay and alter the EQ characteristics of that reverb. Use the More function for those times when the preset you've selected is "almost" what you need. To bypass the FX-1, simply select the BY option with the preset encoder. Applications: If using the FX-1 with a single (mono) input, connect the cable to the left input. The FX-1 will automatically send this signal to both processors and will produce a stereo image at the output. With a mixer: Reverb Send and Return Connect a cable between your mixer's send and the FX-1's left input. If using a stereo send, or two sends, connect the second send to the FX-1's right input. Connect the FX-1's left and right outputs to your mixer's returns. Input Channel Loop Some mixers are designed to accommodate effects on each input channel via "channel inserts, " or "patch points. " These often consist of a single 1/4" phone jack acting as both send and return, requiring a dual-mono-to-TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) plug configuration. Check your mixer's owner's manual to determine which plug of the dual-mono-to-TRS cable acts as a send, and which acts as a return. Connect the insert send to the FX-1's left input and the FX1's left output to the insert's return. Adjust the mix control for the 4 5 desired blend of dry and processed signal. With an amplifier: Straight into an amp When patching the FX-1 into a guitar (or other instrument) amplifier's input, plug the instrument into the FX-1's input. Adjust the mix control for the desired blend of dry and processed signal. In an effects loop If you're patching the FX-1 into an amplifier's effects loop, use one cable between the amp's effects Send jack and the FX-1's Input. Run a second cable from the FX-1's Output to the amp's Effects Return jack. If the return is stereo, connect the FX-1's other output to the second Return jack. Preset Descriptions: Bank A: 01 - Hall Reverb - Bright hall with 2. 5 sec decay More option: Warm hall with 4. 0 sec decay 02 - Chamber Reverb - Bright chamber with 1. 8 sec. decay More option: Warm chamber with 3. 0 sec decay 03 - Plate Reverb - Dark plate with 1. 4 sec. decay More option: Bright plate with 2. 5 sec decay 04 - Room Reverb - Dark room with . 8 sec. decay More option: Ambient room with 1. 6sec decay 05 - Gate Reverb - Med. [. . . ] flange 13 - Left channel - Reverb - 0. 8 sec room Right channel - Chorus - Med. true stereo plate reverb 16 - Bypass ART FX-1 Specifications Dimensions Weight Connections Presets Input impedance Output impedance Maximum input level Maximum output level Dynamic range 5. 0"H X 5. 5"W X 2. 0"H 1. 5 Lbs Stereo In/Out 1/4" phone 30 (60 with "more" options) 470k ohms 1k ohm +6dBv Line, -4dBv Inst +6dBv Line, -4dBv Inst dry >100dB (20-20kHz) wet >90dB (20-20kHz) Total harmonic distortion (THD) dry <. 01% @ 1kHz wet <. 015% @ 1kHz Power Requirements 9 Volts A. C. ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. 215 Tremont Street Rochester, NY 14608 (716) 436-2720 (716) 436-3942 (FAX) 8 9 WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research & Technology, Inc. [. . . ]