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DigiTech DSP 16 User Manual

DigiTech DSP 16
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DigiTech DSP 16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelDSP 16
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

Quick Start Guide

Installation Steps

Mount the DSP 16 in a rack or use rubber feet for free-standing use.

Power Connection

Route the power cord away from audio lines to prevent interference.

Audio Cable Connections

Connect audio cables to the rear input and output jacks.

Footswitch Connection

Connect an optional footswitch to the rear panel Footswitch jack.

Adjusting Input Level

Set mixer/instrument/amplifier to loudest operation and adjust DSP-16 Input Level until Clip LED occasionally lights.

Setting Output Level

Set the DSP-16 Output Level to the desired volume.

Program Selection Process

Use the Program Select Dial to select any program from 1 through 128.

Adjusting Effect Mix

Adjust the Effect Mix to achieve the desired dry to wet output mix.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Power Operation

The unit is automatically on as soon as it is plugged into power.

Program Selection Controls

Includes Program Number display and Program Select Dial for selecting programs, bypass, and MIDI channels.

Equalization Controls

Features Bass, Mid, and Treble shelving and bandpass filters for sound tailoring.

Mix and Level Controls

Controls for Effect Mix, Output Level, and Input Level for signal flow and mix adjustment.

Rear Panel Connections and Options

Input and Output Jacks

Describes mono/stereo 1/4-inch jacks for instrument, line signals, and amplifier/mixer outputs.

Footswitch and MIDI Jacks

Details connection for footswitch control and MIDI IN for program change messages.

Effects Loops Configurations

Explains various methods for connecting the DSP 16 in stereo or mono effects loops.

Direct Connection Options

Outlines mono-in/mono-out, mono-in/stereo-out, stereo-in/stereo-out, and stereo-in/mono-out configurations.

Operating the DSP 16

Adjusting Input and Output Levels

Procedures for setting input and output levels for optimal performance and unity gain.

Optimizing Signal to Noise Ratio

Tips for achieving the best sound performance with minimum noise.

Footswitch Operation

Details footswitch setup, including FS-300 and momentary footswitch usage.

MIDI Control Procedures

Explains how to select program numbers and MIDI channels via MIDI.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Lists common symptoms and their probable solutions for operational issues.

Effects List and Categories

Room and Hall Reverbs

Details presets simulating various room sizes and larger music halls with different decay times.

Gated and Reverse Reverbs

Describes presets with defined decay lengths and reversed reverb swells.

Special Reverbs and Short Delays

Covers environmental reverb simulations and delay programs up to 100ms.

Longer Delays and Tempo Delays

Details delay programs up to 1 second and tempo-synced delays.

Multi-tap, Multi-effect, and Bypass

Explains multi-tap delays, combined effects presets, and bypass function.

DSP 16 Preset List Details

Room Reverb Presets (1-15)

Lists Room Reverb presets with size, pre-delay, and reverb time details.

Hall Reverb Presets (16-30)

Details Hall Reverb presets including room size, pre-delay, and reverb time.

Gated Reverb Presets (31-35)

Provides decay time for Gated Reverb presets.

Reverse Reverb Presets (36-40)

Lists reverb time for Reverse Reverb presets.

Special Reverb Presets (41-45)

Lists program names for Special Reverb presets.

Delays up to 100ms Presets (46-65)

Details delay time and feedback for presets up to 100ms.

Delays up to 1 Second Presets (66-85)

Lists delay time and feedback for presets up to 1 second.

Tempo Delay Presets (86-95)

Lists BPM for Tempo Delay presets.

Multi-tap Delay Presets (96-105)

Provides descriptions for Multi-tap Delay presets.

Multi-effects Delay Presets (106-115)

Details delay time and room size for multi-effects presets.

Delay/Hall Reverb Presets (116-127)

Lists delay time and room size for combined delay/hall reverb presets.

Bypass Preset (128)

Describes the Bypass preset which bypasses all effects.

Specifications and Warranty

DSP 16 Technical Specifications

Details technical specifications including effects, presets, processor, S/N ratio, bandwidth, and THD.

Product Warranty Information

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

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