ADA 2FX owners manual version 1
FIGURE 3-1 - INITIAL FRONT PANEL SET-UP
3.0 INITIAL SET-UP
The ADA DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS interfaces with a wide variety of input sources including
high level microphones, electronic instruments and mixing consoles. The input circuitry is
high impedance which functions properly with both low or high impedance sources and low (-
18dBV) and high (+24dBV) signal levels.
(A) To prepare your DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS for use, set the rear panel POWER
SWITCH to the "OFF" position. Also set your amplifier's power switch to the "OFF"
position.
(B) Connect your DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS'AC POWER CORD to a grounded outlet.
(C) Set the front panel controls as shown above (Figure 3-1).
(D) Connect your signal source to the INPUT jack located on the rear panel.
(E) Connect the EFFECT OUTPUT on your DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS to your amplifier
input or mixing console effects receive input. The DIRECT OUTPUT is used with a
second amplifier for stereo effects.
(F) If you own the optional footswitch, connect the REMOTE IN jack to the DM-2
CONTROLLER with the
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A" STEREO CORD.
(G) Select the "ON" position of the rear panel POWER SWITCH, then set your amplifier's
power switch to the "ON" position.
(H) Engage the EFFECT IN pushbutton. Your DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS is now ready
for operation.
3.1 INPUT/OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT
(A) To properly set the input level: find the strongest signal or note that you will put into
the DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS, and slowly turn the INPUT LEVEL control clockwise
until the CLIP LED begins to flicker. The LED should flicker only on the strongest
signals or notes.
Never set the INPUT LEVEL control so the LED is constantly
on.
Note that the CLIP LED monitors all signals entering the delay line. The REGEN
and FEEDBACK controls may effect the headroom and therefore the readings. While
performing, rememberto monitor the CLIP LED for possible overloads.
(B) The OUTPUT LEVEL control sets the level of the EFFECTOUTPUT whether in
BYPASS or effect(s) "IN" modes. In general, guitar level signals will have the control
in its mid-scale or higher, line level signals will generally require positioning the
control more counter-clockwise. Remember, proper setting of the INPUT/OUTPUT
LEVEL controls is necessary to achieve maximum performance with the least
amount of noise and distortion.
3.2 EFFECT SELECTION
The row of six PUSHBUTTONS on the front panel are used to select the EFFECT modes,
BYPASS mode, and the PATCH Switching System. The PATCH Switching System allows
you to place each effect in any position without using patch cords. For example, if the
DIGITAL CHORUS and ECHO modes are selected, tapping the PATCH pushbutton will
reverse the order of the effects for a completely different effect.
3.3 REPEAT HOLD
When engaged, the REPEAT HOLD pushbutton will capture and indefinitely repeat the signal
stored in memory without any loss of audio quality. REPEAT HOLD may only be engaged if
the DELAY mode is selected. Up to 1024ms of a musical passage may be repeated as a
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