Behringer VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1000P, Руководство пользователя

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1. INTRODUCTION
The BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO is a member of the latest generation of multi-effects processors. To
generate reverberation that is very natural in character, we at BEHRINGER developed innovative virtual acous-
tics algorithms which allow for computing all room and reverb parameters with absolute pro-level quality and a
highly natural sound character.
Since its introduction in the early 80’s, artificial digital reverb has been an indispensable standard tool for studio
and live applications. Before, professional reverberation could only be produced by using bulky and expensive
reverberation plates. With the rapid development of digital technology it has become possible to drastically
reduce the price of a good reverb unit, so it is anything but unusual today to find at least one digital reverb
device in the racks of P.A. rental companies and recording studios. Owing to their system structure, most
digital effects processors are also capable of generating other effects in addition to reverberation. These multi-
effects processors enable the user to easily produce a maximum variety of effects featuring pro-level audio
quality.
With the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO you have purchased a very powerful multi-effects processor which
offers both first-class reverb sounds and various other effect algorithms. Although you will find a high number of
effect types - 32 newly developed effect types with more than 700 variations - the VIRTUALIZER PRO can be
operated easily and intuitively with its logically structured user interface. The VIRTUALIZER PRO gives you
well-known classic effects such as reverb, delay and chorus, plus a broad spectrum of additional programs
including such extraordinary effects as "Vocal Distortion", "Rotary Speaker Simulation" or "Vocoder". To be
able to fully exploit these effects as well as the other features of the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO’s
innovative virtual acoustics technology, we recommend that you read this user’s manual carefully.
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The following operational manual will introduce you to the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO
and its various functions. After reading the manual carefully, make sure it is always on hand
for future reference.
1.1 The Design Concept
Despite extensive computing work which is done in the DSP1000P by a “dual-engine” 24-bit processor, the
VIRTUALIZER PRO can be operated easily and conveniently. All parameter edits are performed with the jog
wheel (rotary control). 100 presets are available to store user-defined programs.
However, the DSP1000P is by no means limited to excellent reverb and delay programs. In addition to the
simulation of classic plate reverbs, the VIRTUALIZER PRO gives you extraordinary modulation effects (such
as chorus and flanger), plus a few special-purpose variants, e.g. a musical pitch shifter as well as tremolo and
rotary speaker simulations. With the vocoder and vocal distortion effect programs, you even have ultra-modern
effects available that the DSP1000P generates with absolute realism.
A very special feature are the high-low filters which can be freely edited and directly selected in each preset.
With these filters you can fine-tune the sound of your presets to match any given room characteristics - a time
saving feature especially for live applications, where every second counts. The VIRTUALIZER PRO not only
features a logical and easy-to-operate user interface but also highly impressive specifications. With its com-
plete MIDI implementation the DSP1000P can be integrated in any MIDI system. A MIDI software editor (soon
available) enables you to program the VIRTUALIZER PRO from your personal computer, and the MIDI interface
allows for transmitting data from the DSP1000P and store them on an external storage medium. For example,
you can use sys-ex dumps to send all presets and settings to your sequencer program and reload them from
there whenever you want.
The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and employs the
best choice of components. Top-quality 20-bit AD/DA converters which belong to the best components avail-
able owing to its outstanding specifications and excellent sonic characteristics. Two 24-bit DSPs are used as
the heart of the VIRTUALIZER PRO. These perform the precise calculations needed for the processing of the
complex algorithms. Additionally, the VIRTUALIZER PRO uses high quality resistors and capacitors with very
tight tolerances, high-grade switches, low-noise operational amplifiers (type 4580) as well other selected com-
ponents
The VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1000P uses SMD technology (Surface Mounted Device). These subminiature
components known from aerospace technology allow for an extreme packing density, plus the unit’s reliability
could be improved. Additionally, the unit is manufactured in compliance with a ISO9000 certified management
1. INTRODUCTION
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