Owner’s Manual
Atomic Amplifiers
Reactor 112
Copyright 2005
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Atomic Amplifiers Reactor 112 Copyright 2005 ...
Page 2: ...1 8 Desktop Modeler in Stereo 9 Floorboard Style Modelers 10 Pro Rack Type Modelers or Preamps 11 Tips Insights 12 Your Modeler s Settings 12 Getting To Your Sound 12 Your Modelers Left and Right Outputs 12 Not Using the DS 1 12 Downloading Custom Tones 13 Reactors used with Analog Preamps 13 Using a Microphone vs Going Direct 13 Using Effects Pedals etc 13 Running Stereo 13 Good Housekeeping 14 R...
Page 3: ...portantly the way the amp and speaker system have been designed they are able restore to the input signal especially a digitally created model the musical dynamics and feel that we usually expect to hear produced by a well designed analog tube amp Docking System Early in the development of the Reactor 112 we decided that in addition to providing a world class sonic solution for taking digital amp ...
Page 4: ...wiring harness to connect a desktop style modeler into the DS 1 Note Every Reactor 112 goes through extensive testing before it is boxed and shipped If you have any questions or suspect there may be a problem relating to your Reactor 112 please E mail Atomic at support atomicamps com or call the support line at 212 426 1090 Front Rear View A view of the Reactor 112 without the grill cloth reveals ...
Page 5: ... excellent job of keeping the Reactor cool No matter how hot the playing KEEP THE COOLING VENT OPEN AND FREE OF OBSTACLES DOCKING BAY This is the mechanism in the Reactor 112 designed to house the DS 1 Docking Unit MULTI PIN CONNECTOR KILL SWITCH The MULTI PIN connector provides the audio power to and from the dock and the Reactors electronics The KILL SWITCH helps eliminate POPS and allows the DS...
Page 6: ...ck or floor style modelers and not using the DS 1 see pages 11 12 13 SEND L SEND R SENDS L and R are unbalanced and are direct sends from the Left and Right outputs of the modeler when housed in the DS 1 docking unit SEND L can provide a feed to outboard effects devices or to a sound reinforcement or recording console see page 8 SEND L can be also be used to feed signal to a second Reactor for mon...
Page 7: ...e up to speed the Dock into and out of the Reactor With the quick swappable capability designed into the DS 1 you can quickly change Dock modeler combination DS 1 Top View DS 1 Bottom View Template Kits The installation of your modeler into a Dock requires the proper matching template kit Currently the following kits are available MODELER PART LINE 6 POD ATP2 LINE 6 POD XT ATPXT BEHRINGER V AMP AT...
Page 8: ... securely in place After securing modeler connect the Input and Left Right output connectors The Input cable is extra long to accommodate modelers that have their input jacks located on the front Please note that there is plenty of room to get to foot controller connections etc Use the power cable included with the docking template to connect between your modeler s power input and the DS 1s power ...
Page 9: ...15V FOR USE IN THE U S Using a quality shielded musical instrument cable plug your instrument into the INPUT jack found on the Reactors top panel It is a good idea to make sure the output levels are turned down on your modeler If you wish to use out board effects devices use SEND L to go to the inputs of the effects From the outputs of your effects use RETURN for more on effects see page 9 Turn th...
Page 10: ...Replace the template frame with a blank template Atomic Part ATBLANK purchased separately Still got the screws Replace the 8 screws Whew You can now load the DS 1 into the Reactor as usual The Reactor is now ready to be used with a Pro rack or foot controller style modeler NOTE When bypassing the DS 1 the RETURN input on the rear jack panel of the Reactor 112 should be used as the Reactor s main i...
Page 11: ...cking bay located in the top of Reactor 1 making sure that the dock locks click into position ZInstall a blank template onto the Reactor 2 s DS 1 Then load the DS 1 back into the Reactor see page 10 Run a standard shielded 1 4 inch cable from Reactor 1 s Send R on the rear panel to the Return on Reactor 2 s rear panel If using a foot controller with your modeler connect it as normal using the conn...
Page 12: ...he top of the Reactors making sure that the dock locks click into position Z Plug the Left and Right outputs of your Foot Controller style modeler or preamp into the pair of Reactor s RETURN inputs If using outboard effects pedals or devices with your modeler connect them as normal per the manufacturer s instructions It is a good idea to make sure the output levels are turned down on your modeler ...
Page 13: ... the dock locks click into position ZPlug the Left and Right outputs of your Pro Rack style modeler or preamp into the pair of Reactor s RETURN inputs If using outboard effects pedals or devices with your modeler connect them as normal per the manufacturer s instructions It is a good idea to make sure the output levels are turned down on your modeler If using outboard effects pedals or devices wit...
Page 14: ...t to focus its power over the instruments entire frequency spectrum Your modeler s tone controls come to life and should provide you with a whole new level of control over your sound Your Modelers Left and Right Outputs Most if not all digital amp modelers feature a pair of left and right line outputs The accepted standard is that the left output provides the feed for mono operation see your model...
Page 15: ...fects Pedals etc Many players blend stomp boxes and effects processors from various brands and vintages to shape their own unique sound and are not ready to give them up for the all in one solution offered by modelers as convenient and tempting as it may be The Reactor 112 works great with all outboard gear analog digital and otherwise In cases where a modeler is loaded in the DS 1 use the Reactor...
Page 16: ...ase inverter not a pre amp and two EL 84s for power For continued optimum performance from your REACTOR 112 these tubes should only be replaced with tubes of the same type and specification The Fuse The fuse is in the AC supply of the amplifier and will help to protect the amplifier in the event of an electrical fault or tube failure If a fuse blows replace it only with one of the same type and ra...
Page 17: ...se Inverter 2A 250V at 115V setting FUSE 1A 250V at 240V setting SPEAKER One 12 8 ohm 150 watt Custom designed speaker Height 19 25 in 48 9 cm Width 26 00 in 66 0 cm DIMENSIONS Depth 11 00 in 27 9 cm Unit Weight 42 50 lbs 19 3 kg WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY SERVICE BY...
Page 18: ...he Dock input and two output cables properly connected to the modeler 4 Has a quarter inch phone plug been left plugged into the Return jack 5 Is the Dock properly inserted into the Reactor See warning on Dock Lock handles If none of the above checks have found the problem The next step Is to narrow down the possibilities by determining whether the malfunction is in the Reactor amp speaker system ...
Page 19: ...should require service you have two options The first option is to take it to an Authorized Service Center in your area A list of service centers is available on the ATOMIC AMPLIFIERS website or by contacting our CUSTOMER SERICE DEPARTMENT Your second option is to send the unit back to our factory service center for repair You should first contact us for a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER and shipping ...
Page 20: ...ifiers for repairs covered under this limited warranty will be borne and paid for by Atomic Amplifiers within the applicable warranty period according to rate schedules established by Atomic Amplifiers All labor costs and expenses above these rates will not be the responsibility of Atomic Amplifiers Atomic Amplifiers or an Atomic Amplifiers Authorized Service Center MUST do all warranty services T...
