User manual BEHRINGER USB-GUITAR

[. . . ] USB-GUITAR User Manual A50-61213-00003 iAXE iAXE USB-GUITAR Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. [. . . ] The iAXE USB-Guitar is the perfect solution if you want to start playing immediately. It is so easy--plug and rock! 4. 1 Operation of the USB connector Use the USB cable, which is included, to connect the iAXE USBGuitar to your computer. The USB unit of the iAXE USBGuitar is bus powered--no separate power supply is needed. The blue LED below the USB connector ({2}) lights up and the system will indicate the connection of a USB audio unit. Connect your headphones to the PHONES-connector on the guitar, which is located directly above the USB-connector. If you don't iAXE USB-GUITAR Fig. 4. 1: Wiring of the USB guitar 4 Application examples iAXE USB-GUITAR 4. 2 Connection to a guitar amp Instead of using the USB function of the guitar, you can also use the guitar the same way as a conventional electric guitar. To do so, simply connect the ¼" TS connector ({3}) to a guitar amp instrument input. This gives you the opportunity to play without a computer, for example, when jamming with your band. The conventional guitar output works independently from the USB connector, meaning you can simultaneously play via the USB port and a guitar amp. This way, you can set up a means of direct monitoring to avoid latency problems. The advantage of this setup is that while listening to the sound coming from your guitar amp, you can record a clean guitar sound. Using plug-ins, you can experiment with different effects and amplifiers afterwards. Fig. 4. 3: USB-Guitar with BEHRINGER V-AMP 5. Audio connections With both connection options--the common guitar output and the additional USB output--a variety of applications are at your disposal. The well-known ¼" output jack can be connected to the input of your guitar amplifier as usual. With the help of the integrated USB interface you turn your computer into an ultimate recording studio. Whether for studio application or practicing at home, the audio connections used always remain the same: iAXE USB-GUITAR Fig. 4. 2: Connection to a guitar amp 5. 1 Wiring For connecting your iAXE USB-Guitar to your guitar amplifier, you need a standard instrument cable. 4. 3 Using the iAXE with a BEHRINGER V-AMP If you're in need of latency-free monitoring during multitrack recording, then the BEHRINGER V-AMP is the ideal partner for your iAXE. Make the connections as follows: = Connect your iAXE to the V-AMP's instrument input using a standard instrument cable. = Connect the iAXE's headphone output to the V-AMP's aux input using a balanced cable with stereo phone jacks. This allows you to use the V-AMP's aux level control to adjust the playback volume. [. . . ] 36-38, 47877 Willich-Muenchheide II, Germany. +49 2154 9206 0, Fax +49 2154 9206 4903 = improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; = 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; = damage/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer. [. . . ]