User manual BEHRINGER T1951

[. . . ] T1951 Users Manual Version 1. 1 November 2001 TUBE ULTRA-Q® www. behringer. com ENGLISH TUBE ULTRA-Q T1951 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. [. . . ] Fundamentals and harmonics of strings, keyboards and percussion. Boosting the 600 to 1 kHz range can make instruments sound horn-like. Drums, guitar, accentuation of vocals, strings and bass. Too much boost in the 1 to 2 kHz range can make instuments sound tinny. Too much boost anywhere between 1 to 4 kHz can produce "listening fatigue". Accentuation of percussion, cymbals and snare drum. Reduction at 5 kHz makes overall sound more distant and transparent. Reduction of tape hiss and system noise. The 1. 25 to 8 kHz governs clarity and definition. Reduction of tape hiss and system noise. 31 to 63 80 to 125 160 to 250 315 to 500 630 to 1k 1. 25k to 4k 5k to 8k 10k to 16k Tab. 3. 1: Effects of equalization on music reproduction 3. APPLICATIONS 13 TUBE ULTRA-Q T1951 Center frequency (Hz) 1/3 octave 40 to 125 160 to 250 315 to 500 630 to 1k Effects on voice Sense of power in some outstanding bass singers. Too much boost in the 315 to 1 kHz range produces a telephone-like quality. Voice fricatives-accentuation of vocals. Too much boost between 2 and 4 kHz can mask certain speech sounds e. g. "m", "b", and "v" can become indistinguishable. Too much boost anywhere between 1 and 4 kHz can produce "listening fatigue". Vocals can be highlighted by slightly boosting the vocal at 3 kHz and at the same time slightly dipping the instruments at the same frequency. The range from 1. 25 to 8 kHz governs the clarity of voice. Too much boost causes sibilance. 1. 25k to 4k 5k to 8k 10k to 16k Tab. 3. 2: Effects of equalization on voice reproduction + Use the SHELF function to create a small lift in the upper frequencies, this is especially useful when using analog tape. Trying to recover lost brilliance is always tricky because you boost hiss as well. [. . . ] This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, potentiometers, keys/buttons and similar parts. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s misuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. s damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. [. . . ]