Behringer VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual

7 VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual
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Fig. 1.4: VIRTUALIZER 3D rear panel
◊ Both the MIX/BYPASS CONTROL and the four EDIT CONTROLs react
dynamically. This means that, depending how fast you rotate the
wheels, the present parameter is changed in steps of 1, 2, 5 or 10.
The faster the rotation, the greater the change in the parameter value.
(11) To select one of the 200 presets, press the PRESET key once, then rotate the
JOG WHEEL (17).
(12) To select one of the 71 basic eect algorithms, press the EFFECT key once,
then rotate the JOG WHEEL. For information on the parameter values that
are set for the basic eect algorithms, see chapter 7.4.
(13) To select the EDIT CONTROL function (see (6) - (9)), press the EDIT key.
(14) When you make changes to a user preset, the STORE key’s LED begins to
blink. The FX2000 comprises 100 user presets for your own settings and
100factory presets (see separate preset sheet). To save your changes,
pressthe STORE key. Select a storage space (number) with the Jog Wheel and
conrm it by pressing the STORE key again.
(15) If you have made changes to a preset and the LED of the STORE key is
blinking, you can press the COMPARE key to temporarily restore the preset’s
original settings. While these settings are loaded, the COMPARE key’s LED
blinks and “COMP” appears in the LED display. Press the COMPARE key again
to return to edit mode and store your changes.
(16) To enter SETUP mode, press the SETUP key. In setup mode, you can access
the parameters shown below the four EDIT CONTROLs. For more information
about SETUP mode, see chapter 3.6.
(17) To change a parameter’s value, rotate the JOG WHEEL. To increase the
value, turn the wheel clockwise. To decrease the value, turn the wheel
counterclockwise. If none of the edit functions is selected, you can select a
program directly with the Jog Wheel. When you do so, a spot lights up in the
LED display. As long as the spot is illuminated, a program can be selected
without making the corresponding settings immediately audible. This brief
signal suppression means that during quick selection of presets with the
Jog Wheel, not every preset is activated directly. If the Jog Wheel is not
turned for a second, the spot in the LED display disappears and the program
isloaded.
(18) Use the POWER switch to power up your FX2000. The POWER switch should
always be in the “O” position when you are about to connect your unit to
the mains.
◊ To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug.
When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
If mounting in a rack, ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected
by a plug or by an all-pole disconnect switch on or near the rack.
(19) FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTION. Before connecting the FX2000,
conrmthat the voltage display matches your local mains voltage.
Whenreplacing the fuse, you must always use the same type. In many
units the fuse holder can be installed in one of two positions, allowing you
to switch between 230 V and 120 V. If you wish to operate a unit outside
Europe at 120V, then a stronger fuse must be used. (For more information,
see chapter 8 “SPECIFICATIONS”). The mains connection is made via the IEC
receptacle. Anappropriate mains cable is included.
(20) The FX2000 has wide-ranging MIDI implementation. MIDI IN, MIDI OUT,
and MIDI THRU connectors are available for transmitting MIDI commands.
(21) SERIAL NUMBER. Please complete and return the warranty card within
14 days of the date of purchase. Otherwise, you will lose your right to the
extended warranty. Alternatively, you can register online at our website
under behringer.com.
(22) The FX2000’s balanced OUTPUTs are designed as ¼" TRS and XLR sockets.
(23) To switch between -10 dBV (home recording level) and +4 dBu
(professionalstudio level), use the OPERATING LEVEL SWITCH. Whenyou
switch between the two, the level displays are automatically changed to the
nominal level and the VIRTUALIZER 3D operates in its optimal workingrange.
(24) Both of the VIRTUALIZER 3D’s INPUTs are also available as balanced ¼" TRS
and XLR sockets.
2. Eects Algorithms
All eects of digital eects equipment are based on various algorithms.
Analgorithm for a reverb eect, for example, is programmed dierently than a
chorus algorithm. Each eect has a certain algorithm with which the digital input
signal is processed. The processing takes place within the digital signal processor
(DSP). After the eect is generated and the input signal is mixed, the digital
signal is converted back into an analog signal with a D/A converter.
You can edit up to seven parameters for each preset in the VIRTUALIZER 3D.
Thechanges you make will inuence the sound in dierent ways. An overview of
the FX2000’s various eects algorithms follows.
2.1
REVERB
REVERB
Reverb algorithms
REVERB: As the term suggests, a “reverb” is a reverberation eect. Thereverb
can be considered as the most important eect in a mix-down or a live event.
TheFX2000 oers 12 dierent reverberation programs so that you have a suitable
reverb for every situation. Cathedral simulates the dense, longreverberation
of a large cathedral, which is appropriate for solo instruments or vocals in
slow pieces. Gold Plate simulates the sound of plate reverberators and
hence is a classic for drums (snare) and vocals. Small Hall simulates a small,
lively(stronglyreecting) hall. With Room, you can clearly hear the walls of
the room. Studio represents a small- to middle-sized room. WithConcert,
you can select between a small theater and a large hall. Stageis well suited
to dissipating the sound of a keyboard or an acoustic guitar. SpringReverb
simulates a classic spring reverberation. Ambience reproduces a room
impression without late reections. With Early Reections, the initial
reections of a room are clearlyaudible.
GATED REVERB: This eect synthetically cuts o reverberation after a period of
time. It is famous in the song “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins.
REVERSE REVERB: This is a reverberation in which the envelope is
reversed—itslowly gets louder.

Behringer VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 Specifications

Analog Inputs and Outputs

input connectors	XLR and ¼" TRS
input impedance	80 kΩ balanced
output connectors	XLR and ¼" TRS

Power

voltage USA/Canada	120 V~, 60 Hz
voltage Europe/U.K./Australia	230 V~, 50 Hz
power consumption	15 Watts max.

System Specifications

bandwidth	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB
SNR	91 dB, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD	0.018 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dBu input, gain 1

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	8.54 x 1.75 x 19.01" (217 x 44.5 x 483 mm)
net weight	4.18 lbs / 1.9 kg