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MP-500

MIDI footswitch

user manual

Summary of Contents for MP-500

Page 1: ...MP 500 MIDI footswitch user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 01 10 2018 ID 432466 ...

Page 3: ... 1 1 2 Notational conventions 6 1 1 3 Symbols and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 9 3 Features 12 4 Installation 13 5 Connections and controls 14 6 Operating 22 7 Technical specifications 30 8 Plug and connection assignment 31 9 Protecting the environment 34 Table of contents MP 500 3 ...

Page 4: ...nstructions and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General information MIDI footswitch 4 ...

Page 5: ...eyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information ...

Page 6: ...ns The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF Letterings Displays General information MIDI footswitch 6 ...

Page 7: ...hlighted by an arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto ð Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device 1 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Instructions General information MP 500 7 ...

Page 8: ...hat will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information MIDI footswitch 8 ...

Page 9: ...s considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is res...

Page 10: ...ch any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety Safety instructions MIDI footswitch 10 ...

Page 11: ... voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur rent circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos sibly the user Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Safety instructions MP 500 11 ...

Page 12: ...ded n High speed data transmission of up to 192 kHz 24 bits n Pre programmed configurations for common software or devices e g Bias FX JamUp Kemper or Axe FX n Preamplified microphone input with 24 V phantom power designed as XLR connector n Adjustable instrument and microphone input designed as a 6 35 mm jack plug stereo n Power supply via USB n MIDI cable USB cable type B USB micro cable B 1 0 m...

Page 13: ...ely balanced XLR cables are con nected Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the product against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Installation MP 500 13 ...

Page 14: ...5 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls MIDI footswitch 14 ...

Page 15: ...ng the rotary knob mutes the channel 4 L IN Volume control for the left input channel Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel 5 R IN Volume control for the right input channel Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel 6 BST Analogue boost effect for the left input channel 7 XLR IN R Input for condenser microphone or dynamic microphone designed as XLR jack Connections and controls MP 500 15 ...

Page 16: ... change MIDI commands Press the footswitch keep the footswitch pressed and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the JAMP configuration 12 2 Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the footswitch keep the footswitch pressed and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the BIFX configurat...

Page 17: ...ing the USB cable to the power supply to activate the AXEF configuration 15 A Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the footswitch keep the footswitch pressed and turn on the device by connecting the device to the power supply via the USB cable to activate the ATOM configuration 16 B Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press...

Page 18: ...t by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the CUS1 configuration 19 D Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the footswitch keep the footswitch pressed and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the CUS2 configuration Connections and controls MIDI footswitch 18 ...

Page 19: ...ic microphone designed as 6 35 mm jack plug 21 L IN Unbalanced input for connecting a guitar or dynamic microphone designed as a 6 35mm jack plug 22 EXP2 Input for connecting an effect pedal designed as a 6 35 mm jack plug Rear panel Connections and controls MP 500 19 ...

Page 20: ...lug stereo 26 MIDI IN MIDI input for connecting external devices designed as DIN connector 5 pin 27 MIDI OUT MIDI output for connecting external devices designed as DIN connector 5 pin 28 USB USB interface for power supply and connection of mobile end devices or PC 29 PWR Micro USB interface for power supply and connection of mobile end devices or PC Connections and controls MIDI footswitch 20 ...

Page 21: ...dal is connected to EXP2 32 Current number of the program change MIDI command 33 Sub parameter of the sent control change MIDI command updated only if changed and held for 0 5 s 34 Sent control change MIDI command updated only when changed and held for 0 5 s 35 MIDI channel used 36 Sampling rate Display Connections and controls MP 500 21 ...

Page 22: ...SB cable type B 2 Insert your mobile end device into the provided groove of the device This way you have an optimal view of the display of your mobile end device while playing 3 Set the volume of your mobile end device to 80 to 90 per cent 4 Connect your instrument to the L IN input jack and set the default gain value to 0 dB 5 Connect headphones to the headphone output or connect a monitor to the...

Page 23: ...mmable configurations 1 Depending on the desired configuration press 1 4 or A D and keep the button pressed 2 Activate the device by connecting the USB cable to a mobile end device ð The selected configuration is activated The display will show the selected configura tion Foot switch Configuration Function 1 JAMP Control of effects of the iOS software JamUp 2 BIFX Control of effects of the Biax FX...

Page 24: ...ble configuration D CUS 2 Individually programmable configuration You can program and save two individual configurations 1 Press 4 and D simultaneously and keep the buttons pressed 2 Activate the device by connecting the USB cable to a mobile end device ð The setup for individual configurations is activated The display shows the sub menus MIDI CH CUS1 and CUS2 3 Press 2 r 3 to switch between the s...

Page 25: ... device is turned off In the submenus CUS1 and CUS2 parameters for individually set configurations can be set 1 Press 4 or D to select the desired parameter 2 Press B or C to select the desired option for the parameter ð The selected settings remain stored even after the device is turned off Parameter Option Function ABC 123 ABC 123 Display of patch numbers 1A 1B 1C or 1 2 3 Bank Move 4x 5x 8x 10x...

Page 26: ... the patch table starting from 1 PC Start 0 1 Current program change value of the first patch table EXP1 CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command for effect pedal 1 EXP2 CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command for effect pedal 2 KEY 1 MOD PC CC PC Program change MIDI command CC Control change MIDI command KEY 1 CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI...

Page 27: ... KEY 3 MOD PC CC PC Program change MIDI command CC Control change MIDI command KEY 3 CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY 3 Tog OFF ON ON The sub parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY 4 MOD PC CC PC Program change MIDI command CC Control change MIDI command KEY 4 CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY 4 Tog OFF ON ON The sub parameters change betw...

Page 28: ... B MOD PC CC PC Program change MIDI command CC Control change MIDI command KEY B CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY B Tog OFF ON ON The sub parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY C MOD PC CC PC Program change MIDI command CC Control change MIDI command KEY C CC 1 127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY C Tog OFF ON ON The sub parameters change between ...

Page 29: ...rd via the MIDI OUT MIDI output The device sends control commands in standard MIDI format and can be used as an independent MIDI controller pedal to control other hardware devices You can use this function to reset the device to its factory default setting 1 Press L IN and R IN simultaneously and keep both buttons pressed 2 Activate the device by connecting the USB cable to a mobile end device ð T...

Page 30: ...B THD 93 dB Operating supply voltage 5 V via USB Current consumption 0 15 A Phantom powering 24 V Input impedance 200 Ω Output impedance line output 100 Ω Dimensions W H D 260 mm 60 mm 130 mm Weight 980 g Technical specifications MIDI footswitch 30 ...

Page 31: ...nductors one core plus shielding are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans mitted through the core Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference especially at low levels such as microphone signals and when using long cables In a professional environment therefore the balanced transmission is p...

Page 32: ...nterfering signal is completely neutralized The result is a pure signal without any noise inter ference 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding 1 Signal in phase 2 Signal out of phase 3 Ground 1 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced 1 4 TRS phone plug mono bal anced Plug and connection assignment MIDI footswitch 32 ...

Page 33: ...1 Ground shielding 2 Signal in phase 3 Signal out of phase 4 Shielding on plug housing option XLR plug balanced Plug and connection assignment MP 500 33 ...

Page 34: ...e notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your co...

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