ACR5 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier
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Quick Start
Using the Mic Input
The second channel includes an XLR microphone input that you can use for
miking your acoustic instrument, or for connecting a low impedance vocal
microphone. The ACR5 is great for using as a small PA or can make a great vocal
monitor thanks to the flat and natural response of its built-in speaker system.
Follow these steps for connecting a microphone to the ACR5:
1. Start by turning the MASTER volume all the way down. Connect a low
impedance microphone to the MIC/LINE IN jack with a standard XLR mic.
2. Next, raise the MASTER volume to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Now, slowly raise the microphone channel VOLUME control until you add the
desired amount of the microphone with your acoustic guitar. Keep in mind
that you may need to adjust the acoustic guitar and microphone VOLUME
controls to get the best blend between the two channels.
4. For tonal control, the ACR5 features BASS, MID and TREBLE equalizer
controls. The BASS control is a shelving EQ, affecting low frequencies
around 80Hz, is used to fill out the sound of guitar when playing solo or
thin it up when playing with an ensemble. The MID control is a peaking
EQ, affecting frequencies around 1.8kHz, which when boosted can help
the guitar to cut through to the front of the mix. The TREBLE control is a
shelving EQ affecting high frequencies around 15kHz, which can bring out
the air or sparkle of the guitar. Setting the BASS, MID and TREBLE knobs to
the twelve o’clock position produces a flat frequency response.
5. You can add a splash of chorus or gallons of lush reverb to either input
channel using the ACR5’s on-board, 24-bit digital effects, by rotating the
CHORUS and REVERB send knobs on each input channel clockwise.