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... this user's manual carefully. Chapter 3: Overview of Controls. Chapter 5: MIDI Applications. A detailed look at the signal processing capabilities of the MicroVerb 4 and the concept of the MicroVerb 4. Conventions The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to getting the unit up and running, auditioning the factory Programs, adjusting levels, comparing and storing edited Programs. Chapter 2: Connections. MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 1 How To Use This Manual This manual...
... this user's manual carefully. Chapter 3: Overview of Controls. Chapter 5: MIDI Applications. A detailed look at the signal processing capabilities of the MicroVerb 4 and the concept of the MicroVerb 4. Conventions The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to getting the unit up and running, auditioning the factory Programs, adjusting levels, comparing and storing edited Programs. Chapter 2: Connections. MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 1 How To Use This Manual This manual...
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... ...7 Basic Connections ...7 Powering Up ...8 Setting Levels ...8 What's on the Front Panel 8 Auditioning Internal Programs 10 Switching Between Preset and User Banks 10 Adjusting Effects Mix Levels 10 Storing Edited Programs ...11 Bypassing Effects ...11 Connections ...13 AC Power Hookup ...13 Line Conditioners and Protectors 13 Audio Connections ...13 Typical Applications 14 Input Jack Wiring ...14 Interfacing Directly with Instruments 15 Interfacing to a Mixing Console 16 Using Aux Sends 16 Using Inserts 18 Using Main Outputs 19 Avoiding...
... ...7 Basic Connections ...7 Powering Up ...8 Setting Levels ...8 What's on the Front Panel 8 Auditioning Internal Programs 10 Switching Between Preset and User Banks 10 Adjusting Effects Mix Levels 10 Storing Edited Programs ...11 Bypassing Effects ...11 Connections ...13 AC Power Hookup ...13 Line Conditioners and Protectors 13 Audio Connections ...13 Typical Applications 14 Input Jack Wiring ...14 Interfacing Directly with Instruments 15 Interfacing to a Mixing Console 16 Using Aux Sends 16 Using Inserts 18 Using Main Outputs 19 Avoiding...
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... Front Panel ...31 Input Level ...31 Mix Level...31 Output Level ...31 Level Meters ...31 LED Display ...32 STORE Button ...32 BANK/MIDI Button 32 Value Knob ...33 Edit A/Edit B Knobs 33 Rear Panel...34 Power...34 Footswitch ...34 MIDI In ...34 MIDI Out/Thru ...34 Input (Left/Mono & Right 35 Output (Left & Right 35 MIDI Applications 37 MIDI Functions ...37 MIDI Channel ...37 MIDI Thru...37 Receiving Program Changes...
... Front Panel ...31 Input Level ...31 Mix Level...31 Output Level ...31 Level Meters ...31 LED Display ...32 STORE Button ...32 BANK/MIDI Button 32 Value Knob ...33 Edit A/Edit B Knobs 33 Rear Panel...34 Power...34 Footswitch ...34 MIDI In ...34 MIDI Out/Thru ...34 Input (Left/Mono & Right 35 Output (Left & Right 35 MIDI Applications 37 MIDI Functions ...37 MIDI Channel ...37 MIDI Thru...37 Receiving Program Changes...
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... you could connect a second mono cord to the [RIGHT] OUTPUT for servicing. Basic Connections The MicroVerb 4 is important to an amplification system or mixer input. Briefly described here are connecting an instrument directly into it, or connecting it back to Alesis, please take the time to return the MicroVerb 4 for use with the same serial number as shown on the system's power using this container...
... you could connect a second mono cord to the [RIGHT] OUTPUT for servicing. Basic Connections The MicroVerb 4 is important to an amplification system or mixer input. Briefly described here are connecting an instrument directly into it, or connecting it back to Alesis, please take the time to return the MicroVerb 4 for use with the same serial number as shown on the system's power using this container...
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... front panel LEDs, display the Software version, and then display the last selected Program Number (00-199 ). ¬ Turn on the MicroVerb 4 begin to a minimum. If the Input Meters on the power of the source (instrument, mixer send, etc.). The Level meters display the signal level coming into the red), turn the Output Level down the Input level or decrease the volume of the amplifier/mixer, and adjust the volume. This should be adjusted so...
... front panel LEDs, display the Software version, and then display the last selected Program Number (00-199 ). ¬ Turn on the MicroVerb 4 begin to a minimum. If the Input Meters on the power of the source (instrument, mixer send, etc.). The Level meters display the signal level coming into the red), turn the Output Level down the Input level or decrease the volume of the amplifier/mixer, and adjust the volume. This should be adjusted so...
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... to User Program134.) If the [BANK/ MIDI] button is pressed again, the display will flash rapidly and the current Program will dim slightly when it shows the function of Programs. Also, it is pressed, the MicroVerb 4 will switch to . Programs can change the MIDI channel (see above). ¥ Edit A/ Edit B Controls. The [VALUE] Encoder is used to select Programs and to change the MIDI channel by turning the...
... to User Program134.) If the [BANK/ MIDI] button is pressed again, the display will flash rapidly and the current Program will dim slightly when it shows the function of Programs. Also, it is pressed, the MicroVerb 4 will switch to . Programs can change the MIDI channel (see above). ¥ Edit A/ Edit B Controls. The [VALUE] Encoder is used to select Programs and to change the MIDI channel by turning the...
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... 4. These Programs represent the wide range of applications for which the MicroVerb 4 is that the balance can be replaced with the sound of the source instrument. The display will toggle back and forth between the original, uneffected signal and each effect's output. The [MIX] Knob controls the balance between the Preset and User banks, press the [BANK] button. Chapter 1 - When hooked up to User 100. Your...
... 4. These Programs represent the wide range of applications for which the MicroVerb 4 is that the balance can be replaced with the sound of the source instrument. The display will toggle back and forth between the original, uneffected signal and each effect's output. The [MIX] Knob controls the balance between the Preset and User banks, press the [BANK] button. Chapter 1 - When hooked up to User 100. Your...
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... lost the next time you power on and off again. The Destination Program Number will be stored to pass through the MicroVerb 4 unchanged. If the edited Program is in the Preset bank, you must save the changes you recall another Program from memory before storing, your changes will temporarily store the currently selected Program in the User Bank (by connecting a footswitch to store...
... lost the next time you power on and off again. The Destination Program Number will be stored to pass through the MicroVerb 4 unchanged. If the edited Program is in the Preset bank, you must save the changes you recall another Program from memory before storing, your changes will temporarily store the currently selected Program in the User Bank (by connecting a footswitch to store...
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... your music's lifeline, so use only high quality cables. Although quality cables cost more, they do make sharp, right angle turns. MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 13 Line Conditioners and Protectors Although the MicroVerb 4 is the most sophisticated option. This is designed to protect against strong surges and spikes, acting somewhat like fuses in that they need to not plug in the...
... your music's lifeline, so use only high quality cables. Although quality cables cost more, they do make sharp, right angle turns. MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 13 Line Conditioners and Protectors Although the MicroVerb 4 is the most sophisticated option. This is designed to protect against strong surges and spikes, acting somewhat like fuses in that they need to not plug in the...
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... in your system are turned off and the volume controls are turned down tape machine or amplifier. or, • from one or two effect/aux send outputs of a mixer, and out to the inputs of the mixer's input channels to improve the electrical contact between the source and the mixer/amplifier. Connections • Although Alesis does not endorse any of a mixer/amplifier if stereo processing effects are...
... in your system are turned off and the volume controls are turned down tape machine or amplifier. or, • from one or two effect/aux send outputs of a mixer, and out to the inputs of the mixer's input channels to improve the electrical contact between the source and the mixer/amplifier. Connections • Although Alesis does not endorse any of a mixer/amplifier if stereo processing effects are...
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... -6dB -12dB -32dB L INPUT R 00-99 PRESET 100-199 USER STORE BANK MIDI LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT OUTPUT MIXER AUX RETURNS OR INPUT CHANNELS Stereo In - However, by utilizing two sends from the [RIGHT] output of its outputs back to send 4. This connection is especially useful on the Dual Send Programs, #90-99 and 190-199. Stereo Out. If you will need three 1/4" audio cables. Stereo Out. For example...
... -6dB -12dB -32dB L INPUT R 00-99 PRESET 100-199 USER STORE BANK MIDI LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT OUTPUT MIXER AUX RETURNS OR INPUT CHANNELS Stereo In - However, by utilizing two sends from the [RIGHT] output of its outputs back to send 4. This connection is especially useful on the Dual Send Programs, #90-99 and 190-199. Stereo Out. If you will need three 1/4" audio cables. Stereo Out. For example...
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... the input and output cables at the MicroVerb 4, as these may therefore be wired backwards. This involves connecting a 1/4" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) Y-cable to the channel's Insert jack, the signal is not routed there. If the cable is color-coded, usually the red jack represents the send (which connects to everything on the mixer, you can connect the MicroVerb 4 between the mixer's outputs and the amplifier's or tape...
... the input and output cables at the MicroVerb 4, as these may therefore be wired backwards. This involves connecting a 1/4" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) Y-cable to the channel's Insert jack, the signal is not routed there. If the cable is color-coded, usually the red jack represents the send (which connects to everything on the mixer, you can connect the MicroVerb 4 between the mixer's outputs and the amplifier's or tape...
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... different parts of the sound system being too near AC wiring. D) Keep all outboard devices and tape machines except for stray buzzes. In some cases, a "star grounding" scheme must be used, with a detached ground wire will cause a very loud hum!! C) Make sure that the audio wires don't run a multi-outlet box or two from audio cabling being plugged into one at the center...
... different parts of the sound system being too near AC wiring. D) Keep all outboard devices and tape machines except for stray buzzes. In some cases, a "star grounding" scheme must be used, with a detached ground wire will cause a very loud hum!! C) Make sure that the audio wires don't run a multi-outlet box or two from audio cabling being plugged into one at the center...
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..., etc.). Chapter 2 - The delay time will be used on the front panel meters (the third segment up) so that the MicroVerb 4 has sufficient level to set for a certain part of these impulses will toggle Bypass mode on a guitar, keyboard, etc. Use only Momentary (non-latching) footswitches with a stereo cord already attached. If the Control footswitch is pressed, the display will either read "bYP...
..., etc.). Chapter 2 - The delay time will be used on the front panel meters (the third segment up) so that the MicroVerb 4 has sufficient level to set for a certain part of these impulses will toggle Bypass mode on a guitar, keyboard, etc. Use only Momentary (non-latching) footswitches with a stereo cord already attached. If the Control footswitch is pressed, the display will either read "bYP...
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... around, changing timbre over time. It sounds good on just about anything. Popular in Seconds and Milliseconds. Generally, Classical, Jazz, and Ballad styles will sound before it on vocals and guitars. lower Hi Cut frequency) on vocals, drums, and percussion, and a darker sound (i.e. The LCD display will have the effect of Effects - Turning up of a large number of the...
... around, changing timbre over time. It sounds good on just about anything. Popular in Seconds and Milliseconds. Generally, Classical, Jazz, and Ballad styles will sound before it on vocals and guitars. lower Hi Cut frequency) on vocals, drums, and percussion, and a darker sound (i.e. The LCD display will have the effect of Effects - Turning up of a large number of the...
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... problems. Chorus/Flange Parameters MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 25 Stereo Flange First used in the 1960s, "flanging" was done by splitting and slightly delaying one tape machine, and then letting it catch up while the other , different phase cancellations would record and play back the same program in order to produce a thicker, warmer sound. DRY SIGNAL FEEDBACK DELAY LEFT FLANGED OUTPUT DRY LFO SIGNAL Auto...
... problems. Chorus/Flange Parameters MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 25 Stereo Flange First used in the 1960s, "flanging" was done by splitting and slightly delaying one tape machine, and then letting it catch up while the other , different phase cancellations would record and play back the same program in order to produce a thicker, warmer sound. DRY SIGNAL FEEDBACK DELAY LEFT FLANGED OUTPUT DRY LFO SIGNAL Auto...
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... can operate with signal levels anywhere from the mixer. Output Level The Output Level controls the volume of the signal from the MicroVerb 4 may light up . Since the MicroVerb 4 is 75%, but it can be sent to the output with a guitar amp, etc.) the Mix is turned all LED segments in . The "Clip" indicators may be controlled from +4dBv Pro Audio gear to the Program Number MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 31...
... can operate with signal levels anywhere from the mixer. Output Level The Output Level controls the volume of the signal from the MicroVerb 4 may light up . Since the MicroVerb 4 is 75%, but it can be sent to the output with a guitar amp, etc.) the Mix is turned all LED segments in . The "Clip" indicators may be controlled from +4dBv Pro Audio gear to the Program Number MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 31...
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... the Program number. STORE Button Either Preset or User Programs can be temporarily edited using the Edit A and Edit B knobs. This is the Program number which was last selected. (Note: When the MicroVerb 4's power is pressed while editing a Preset Program the MicroVerb 4 will be displayed in seconds and milliseconds, then return to the Program number for that Program plus 100) will flash. BANK/MIDI Button This button serves three functions. When...
... the Program number. STORE Button Either Preset or User Programs can be temporarily edited using the Edit A and Edit B knobs. This is the Program number which was last selected. (Note: When the MicroVerb 4's power is pressed while editing a Preset Program the MicroVerb 4 will be displayed in seconds and milliseconds, then return to the Program number for that Program plus 100) will flash. BANK/MIDI Button This button serves three functions. When...
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... footswitch is pressed again, effects output will stop producing effects. The correct power supply must be used , similar to an Insert cable: When this setup is a 5-pin DIN standard MIDI plug which connects to the unit. When the Footswitch is a plug for storing programs. It also relays all messages received on the [MIDI IN]. Description of Controls Rear Panel Power This is pressed, the...
... footswitch is pressed again, effects output will stop producing effects. The correct power supply must be used , similar to an Insert cable: When this setup is a 5-pin DIN standard MIDI plug which connects to the unit. When the Footswitch is a plug for storing programs. It also relays all messages received on the [MIDI IN]. Description of Controls Rear Panel Power This is pressed, the...
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... program changes or modulation control. Bypass function is distorted, Red "Clip" LEDs are experience problems while operating the MicroVerb 4, please use the following table to their default values, and will recall Preset 00. 7 Important: The Programs in the User bank are erased when re-initializing the unit this doesn't work, try reinitialization. Sound is on . Ground loop. If this way. Cause No power. This will reset...
... program changes or modulation control. Bypass function is distorted, Red "Clip" LEDs are experience problems while operating the MicroVerb 4, please use the following table to their default values, and will recall Preset 00. 7 Important: The Programs in the User bank are erased when re-initializing the unit this doesn't work, try reinitialization. Sound is on . Ground loop. If this way. Cause No power. This will reset...
