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Transducer

Mic Level Output

The microphone level output is usable just like any mike out. The Miking Level control on 
the Transducer front panel regulates the signal. The Output Gain control has no infl uence on 
the Miking Level output. Just as with conventional cabinet miking, variations in microphone 
preamp choices may of course be made to infl uence further the sonic result.

Balanced XLR output, wiring: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot (+), pin 3 = cold (-).

Line Output 1

The front panel Output Gain control regulates the output signal, which appears at the Line 
Output 1 connector.

Balanced XLR output, line signal with +4dB. 

 

Wiring: pin 1=ground, pin 2=hot (+), pin 3=cold (-).

Line Output 2

The front panel Output Gain control regulates the output signal, which appears at the Line 
Output 2 connectors.

Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS connector, line signal with +4dB.  
Wiring XLR: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot (+), pin 3 = cold (-). 
Wiring TRS: tip =hot (+), ring = cold (-), sleeve = ground. 

The Line Output 2 phase switch provides for a reversal of this output‘s signal phase. 

IMPORTANT ADVICE 

Use only one (either an XLR or 1/4" TRS) Line Output 2 connection at a time. Using both 
output connections simultaneously can impair the signal through impedance mismatches 
from the doubled load that can lead to such problems as high frequency damping.

However, Line Output 1 and 2 can be used simultaneously.

Pre Simulator Out

This output is independent from Speaker Simulation and thus independent from Transducer 
adjustments. The signal at this Pre Simulator Out is that of the power-reduced amp signal (line 
level). With this arrangement you can feed a separate amp and guitar box setup or effects 
machines. 

Connector variant and connections correspond to industry standards: Unbalanced 1/4" Jack 
connector with the signal at tip and ground at sleeve.

Mic Level Output, Line Output 1, Line Output 2 (XLR 

or

 TRS connection) und Pre Simulator Out 

may all be used simultaneously. 

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Summary of Contents for Model 2601

Page 1: ...Manual Analog Cabinet and Miking Simulator for E Guitars Transducer Model 2601 ...

Page 2: ...rocessor Product Transducer Model 2601 Compliance Engineer Wolfgang Neumann Test Basis EN50081 1 1992 EN50082 1 1992 EN60065 1993 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN60065 2002 EN55013 2001 EN55020 2002 EN61000 3 2 2000 73 23 EWG 93 68 EWG We herewith declare that the construction of the Transducer Model 2601 is in compliance with the standards and regulations mentioned above Notes on environmental protection At t...

Page 3: ...ar Amps Speaker Thru 11 Mic Level Output Line Output 1 Line Output 2 Pre Simulator Out 12 Switches 13 Power Voltage Ground Lift Phase 13 FRONT PANEL 14 Overview 14 Control Elements 14 Signal LED Speaker Action Speaker Cabinet Speaker Voicing 14 Miking Level Microphone Selection Microphone Distance Output Gain OVL LED 15 Setup Examples 16 Recording Setup 1 Live Setup 2 16 Live Setup 3 and 4 17 Live...

Page 4: ... weather disconnect the machine from wall power but to avoid life threatening lightning strikes not during a storm Similarly before any severe weather disconnect ALL the power connections of other machines and antenna and phone internet cables which may be interconnected so that no lightning damage or over load results from such secondary connections Air Circulation Chassis openings offer ventilat...

Page 5: ...ther equipment Moreover this will ensure adequate air circulation to prevent overheating Do NOT locate other machines that produce excessive heat below the Transducer The rear side of the machine should be properly supported especially when transport is involved WARNINGS DO NOT PLACE THE MACHINE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MIGHT COME INTO CONTACT WITH OR SIT ON ANY FLUIDS AVOIDING SUCH CONTACT WILL AVOI...

Page 6: ...ently superior performance To SPL s technological milestones belong the first level independent analog dynamic enve lope shaping tool the Transient Designer the pioneering introduction in 1998 of the first discrete 5 1 surround recording system Atmos 5 1 and the development of the SPL SUPRA OpAmps with an unprecedented operating voltage of 120 Volts These SUPRA OpAmps form the basis for SPL s Master...

Page 7: ...ifts as with digital simulation 200 Watt Power Soak The power amp s distortion may as with cabinets be integrated into an authentically distorted sonic design Please pay close attention to the warnings for connecting guitar amps to the Transducer on page 11 Resulting recorded sounds are independent from room characteristics what you hear is what you get Signals for live mixes are at recording qual...

Page 8: ...e different time characteristics of guitar speaker low and high frequencies With reduced guitar signal levels the Transducer nonetheless repro duces the full dynamic range of a guitar amp Even attack dependent loudspeaker compres sion characteristics are realistically reproduced For guitarists there is his playing no change in comparison to normal box setups Authentic Variety The Transducer s flexi...

Page 9: ...and in all other cases where you are connec ting cables with or from other sources you should be sure to shut the Transducer and all machines to be connected off rear panel power switch Otherwise you risk to damage the unit connected gear or your ears XLR Connections The diagram shows how to wire the balanced XLR output connections if unbalanced connec tions are required For further information on...

Page 10: ...10 Transducer Rear Panel Overview Wiring Examples ...

Page 11: ...ound spongy and somewhat undifferentiated is the place where your master level control should be turned back The guitar amp output must be rated at 8 ohms Only connect amplifiers rated at a 100W maximum to maintain a further 100W reserve for signal peaks A guitar amp may be used ONLY within its normal operating parameters The Transducer may be loaded up to 200W But please note that a 100W amp at hi...

Page 12: ... can impair the signal through impedance mismatches from the doubled load that can lead to such problems as high frequency damping However Line Output 1 and 2 can be used simultaneously Pre Simulator Out This output is independent from Speaker Simulation and thus independent from Transducer adjustments The signal at this Pre Simulator Out is that of the power reduced amp signal line level With thi...

Page 13: ... Hum can for example result when this unit s housing has a common ground connection with other machines that might have a different ground potential Phase Applies to Line Output 2 only This switch reverses the signal phase by 180 to prevent frequency cancellations when another machine is connected Phase reverse is applied for example to compensate for different phases from a cabinet connected via ...

Page 14: ...Output Gain a level control Turning it to the left allows only low levels to pass just as with a cabinet driven at low levels If a small Speaker Action is wanted it must be compensated for with a comparable increase in Miking Level in principle the same as you would need to do in working with a cabinet Please pay attention to the information under Leveling the Transducer on page 20 Speaker Cabinet...

Page 15: ... higher sound pressure levels Microphone Distance The sound dispersion characteristics of guitar speakers varies with microphone distance with slightly distanced microphoning adding more ambience With Microphone Distance settings it is possible to simulate these different sonic characteristics The Close setting provides a more direct sound and tends to sit in the front of the mix With sharply defin...

Page 16: ... 2 This is the simplest setup for live applications and when it should be quiet on stage Connect the amp to the Transducer The guitarist receives a monitoring signal in ear or through a monitor box from the Transducer Line Output through the live mixer The PA may also be fed from the mixer or a Transducer output Line Output or Mic Level Output Setup Examples 4FUVQ JD 1SFBNQ 8 POTPMF 1PXFS OQVU JD ...

Page 17: ...ker Thru signal reduction he may connect both the guitar box and Transducer simultaneously with the guitar amp loudspeaker outputs assuming this is an amp option IMPORTANT ADVICE In such cases the guitar amp impedance must be reduced by half For example In connecting to the Transducer 8ohms and guitar box rated at 8ohms the guitar amp must be set up at 4ohms The two separate Transducer Line Output...

Page 18: ...P A use Setup 6 Stereo Effects Setup Dry Wet Wet setup for three powered monitors without cabinet The dry guitar signal derives from Line Ouput 1 which is routed to an active monitor Connect the Transducer Line Output 2 with an effects machine and route each of it s wet outputs L R to an active monitor The guitarist gets a simple stereo effect Dry Wet Wet setup on stage Setup Examples 4FUVQ 1PXFS ...

Page 19: ...e monitor The on stage guitarist gets a simple stereo effects Dry Wet Wet setup For the FOH mixer the two wet signals need only to be split for further routing The FOH mixer receives a dry signal from the Transducer Line Output 2 Setup Examples 4FUVQ 4QFBLFS 5ISV 1PXFS OQVU JOF 0VUQVU 4QMJUUFS 4QMJUUFS JOF 0VUQVU 4QLS 0VU SZ SZ 9 XFU MFGU 9 XFU MFGU 9 XFU SJHIU 9 XFU SJHIU 9 1SPDFTTPS 4UBHF 1 DUJW...

Page 20: ...your following mic preamp to adjust the overall level It is important to consider added power amp distortion as it is the basis for the Transducer s concept with its ability to process up to a 200 Watt 8 ohm cabinet amplified signal Avoid too much mental separation in what should be your integrated Transducer level control thinking as just with past situations that employed traditional guitar amp a...

Page 21: ... x 10 Alnico Speakers Sixties Sound Open Cabinet 2 x 12 Ceramic Speakers Sixties Sound Closed Cabinet 2 x 12 Ceramic Speakers American Modern Clean Open Cabinet overloaded 1 x 12 Alnico Speaker Light Crunch Closed Cabinet 2 x 12 Alnico Speaker ...

Page 22: ...22 Transducer Presets 4 x 12 Plexi Greenback Crunch 4 x 12 early Vintage 30 4 x 12 sparky Greenback 4 x 12 sparky G12H 1 x 12 EV12L 2 x 12 Black Face ...

Page 23: ...23 Transducer Presets Lead 4 x 12 Greenback Rock 4 x 12 G12H Vintage 30 Bluesbraker 2 x 12 Bulldog Sparky EV ...

Page 24: ...unbalanced ca 600Ohms Impedance balanced ca 1 2kOhms Max Output Level 21 5dBu Signal to Noise Ratio 94dBu A weighted Line Output 2 XLR and 1 4 TRS connection electronically balanced Impedance unbalanced ca 600Ohms Impedance balanced ca 1 2kOhms Max Output Level 21 5 dBu Signal to Noise Ratio 94dBu A weighted Power Supply Selectable Line Voltages 115V AC 60Hz 230V AC 50Hz Power Consumption 5 2VA Fu...

Page 25: ...or are VDE UL and CSA approved The AC fuse is rated at 200mA 230V version or 400mA 115V version All SPL products come with a two year manufacturer s guarantee against defects in material or assembly from the date of purchase End users are supported in the two year guarantee through their distributor or dealer In such cases please contact your dealer for full guarantee conditions and service Direct...

Page 26: ...26 Transducer Block Diagram ...

Page 27: ...Copy Master Transducer Settings Guitar player Album Gig Title Engineer Track s Group Date ...

Page 28: ...28 Transducer Manual Transducer ...

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