Version 1.0 September 2001
ENGLISH
ULTRA-G
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GI100
Users Manual
DATA-MANFULL_GI100_ENG_Rev A.p65
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Page 1: ...Version 1 0 September 2001 ENGLISH ULTRA G GI100 User s Manual DATA MANFULL_GI100_ENG_Rev A p65 07 09 01 15 43 1 ...
Page 2: ...e 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...
Page 3: ...gen Rath which adds the sound of a 4x12 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 Since then the appeal of instant sound via simulation as a means of reducing equipment and hassle has...
Page 4: ...ect 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 4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT To install or replace the 9V battery remove the screw and lift the lid 5 The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal level is too high 6 The two 20 dB PAD switches noticeably increase the operating range of the ULTRA G allowing it to accept anyt...
Page 5: ...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 8 The DIRECT LINK TO CABINET is a direct output of the input signal allowing you for example to simultaneously run your instrument through the GI100 and complete your normal signal path by connecting t...
Page 6: ...e 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 2 CONNECTION EXAMPLES DATA MANFULL...
Page 7: ...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 2 2 Picking up a bass guitar or keyboard signal Fig 2 2 1 Bass guitar ß GI100 ß Amplifier Console 2 Keyboard ß GI100 ß Amplifier Console 2 CONNECTION EXAMPLES DATA MANFULL_GI...
Page 8: ...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 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...
Page 9: ... dBu Distortion 0 014 1 kHz 0 dBu in Input resistance 250 kOhm Connection impedance 600 Ohm Input 1 4 mono jack Output XLR balanced Max input level 8 28 48 dBu Simulation OFF 2 18 38 dBu Simulation ON Supply Phantom supply 18 V DC to 48 V DC Battery 9 V 6LR91 Dimensions 6 150 mm x 5 130 mm x 2 4 60 mm Weight approx 650 g BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standar...
Page 10: ...UTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the retu...
Page 11: ... this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O 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 5 WARRANTY ...
Page 12: ...t the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER ULTRA G and ULTRA DI are registered trademarks BEHRINGER Instrument Amplification is a Division of BEHRINGER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2001 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Münchheide II Germany Tel 49 0 21 54 92 06 0 Fax 49 0 21 ...
