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...;léctrocution. Heed all persons exposed to OSHA, any ventilation openings. When a cart is recommended by the manufacturer. hotwire VT12 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. According to equipment capable of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in... de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. hotwire VT12 Duration Per Day In Hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92...
...;léctrocution. Heed all persons exposed to OSHA, any ventilation openings. When a cart is recommended by the manufacturer. hotwire VT12 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. According to equipment capable of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in... de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. hotwire VT12 Duration Per Day In Hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92...
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...9. DELAY...12 19. MASTER VOLUME...13 Display and Channel Section...13 21. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...5 Getting Started...7 VT12 Features...9 Input Stage and Hotwire Section...9 1. BASS...10 12. PRESENCE...11 15. EFX...11 16. EXIT...14 28. SPEAKER...14 Don't forget to visit our... website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Select/Adjust Knob...13 23. A 02/08 ©...
...9. DELAY...12 19. MASTER VOLUME...13 Display and Channel Section...13 21. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...5 Getting Started...7 VT12 Features...9 Input Stage and Hotwire Section...9 1. BASS...10 12. PRESENCE...11 15. EFX...11 16. EXIT...14 28. SPEAKER...14 Don't forget to visit our... website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Select/Adjust Knob...13 23. A 02/08 ©...
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... Panel...20 Controls...21 Installing Tracktion...24 Appendix A: Service Information 25 Troubleshooting...25 Repair...25 Appendix B: Connections...26 Appendix C: Technical Info...28 VT12 Specifications...28 VT12 Block Diagram...30 VT12 Limited Warranty...31 hotwire VT12 PEDAL...17 42. MIC INPUT...18 50. MIC...15 33. PHONES OUT...17 44. CLICK...15 35. USB...17 41...
... Panel...20 Controls...21 Installing Tracktion...24 Appendix A: Service Information 25 Troubleshooting...25 Repair...25 Appendix B: Connections...26 Appendix C: Technical Info...28 VT12 Specifications...28 VT12 Block Diagram...30 VT12 Limited Warranty...31 hotwire VT12 PEDAL...17 42. MIC INPUT...18 50. MIC...15 33. PHONES OUT...17 44. CLICK...15 35. USB...17 41...
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... Middle, Treble, and Presence), with settings from for live performance and studio recording. Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Hotwire VT12 professional guitar amplifier, the world's first Class A/A-B mode-switching tube guitar amplifier for each : Clean, Crunch, Overdrive, and Lead).... "Why use DSP to create presets, which can 't always play it that later). The VT12 comes with 12 Factory Modes, with authentic vacuum tube tonality. The Hotwire VT12 is provided on that loud (rehearsal, small clubs, etc.). This unique guitar amplifier was created...
... Middle, Treble, and Presence), with settings from for live performance and studio recording. Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Hotwire VT12 professional guitar amplifier, the world's first Class A/A-B mode-switching tube guitar amplifier for each : Clean, Crunch, Overdrive, and Lead).... "Why use DSP to create presets, which can 't always play it that later). The VT12 comes with 12 Factory Modes, with authentic vacuum tube tonality. The Hotwire VT12 is provided on that loud (rehearsal, small clubs, etc.). This unique guitar amplifier was created...
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... help you get started! • Universal switching power supply. • Includes Tracktion Music Production Software for digital audio recording. hotwire VT12 this section you can 't wait to the Glossary of Terms (brief explanations of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they ... nearby paragraphs. If you to utility functions. • Output Power control, providing fully-cranked amplifier tones at www.mackie.com Visit our website and click "Support." They will find illustrations with • Onboard chromatic strobe tuner. This icon leads ...
... help you get started! • Universal switching power supply. • Includes Tracktion Music Production Software for digital audio recording. hotwire VT12 this section you can 't wait to the Glossary of Terms (brief explanations of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they ... nearby paragraphs. If you to utility functions. • Output Power control, providing fully-cranked amplifier tones at www.mackie.com Visit our website and click "Support." They will find illustrations with • Onboard chromatic strobe tuner. This icon leads ...
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...VOLUME, DRIVE and MASTER VOLUME controls, and set it 's a dual-triode vacuum tube for a cleaner sound. Input Stage and Hotwire Section 4. The input stage of the VT12 is that it 's okay if the CLIP LED lights occasionally). The following screenshot from tube stage and the EQ section (described ... a signal coming from the VT12 PC application shows a graphical representation of you switch through your guitar into the INPUT jack and turn up the VOLUME and DRIVE controls about the Hotwire section. INPUT GAIN There are rewired. If your guitar, and set the MODE control to spark ...
...VOLUME, DRIVE and MASTER VOLUME controls, and set it 's a dual-triode vacuum tube for a cleaner sound. Input Stage and Hotwire Section 4. The input stage of the VT12 is that it 's okay if the CLIP LED lights occasionally). The following screenshot from tube stage and the EQ section (described ... a signal coming from the VT12 PC application shows a graphical representation of you switch through your guitar into the INPUT jack and turn up the VOLUME and DRIVE controls about the Hotwire section. INPUT GAIN There are rewired. If your guitar, and set the MODE control to spark ...
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...allows you well on the top panel of signal that bank and channel. This allows you to get you to install the VT12 Control Panel application on your new Hotwire VT12. Select/Adjust Knob The four channel buttons, CLEAN, CRUNCH, OVERDRIVE, and LEAD, give you can switch the Effects section on... overall sound of types you access to even more detail in the display. This provides access to four preset sounds stored within the current bank. hotwire VT12 EQ and Effects Sections Display and Channel Section USA II UK I N I UK II HI GAIN I HI GAIN II BRIGHT GAIN EQ EQ ...
...allows you well on the top panel of signal that bank and channel. This allows you to get you to install the VT12 Control Panel application on your new Hotwire VT12. Select/Adjust Knob The four channel buttons, CLEAN, CRUNCH, OVERDRIVE, and LEAD, give you can switch the Effects section on... overall sound of types you access to even more detail in the display. This provides access to four preset sounds stored within the current bank. hotwire VT12 EQ and Effects Sections Display and Channel Section USA II UK I N I UK II HI GAIN I HI GAIN II BRIGHT GAIN EQ EQ ...
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... an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from a high-impedance instrument like a guitar or a line-level signal from the VT12 top panel, but before the DRIVE and VOLUME controls. 3. MANUAL Input Stage and Hotwire Section 1. SIG Push this button to the input signal. GAIN The GAIN controls adjust the input sensitivity of gain...
... an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from a high-impedance instrument like a guitar or a line-level signal from the VT12 top panel, but before the DRIVE and VOLUME controls. 3. MANUAL Input Stage and Hotwire Section 1. SIG Push this button to the input signal. GAIN The GAIN controls adjust the input sensitivity of gain...
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hotwire VT12 The following table provides a brief description of each amplifier mode, just before the tube stage. Provides a voicing optimized for electric guitar or keyboard. Pure clean ... settings: LINE ACOUSTIC HI-FI JAZZ BLUES CLASS A USA I USA II UK I UK II HI GAIN I HI GAIN II MANUAL BRIGHT SIG INPUT GAIN 10 hotwire VT12 EQ TSTYYPLEE EFX TYPE TYPE 02 CLEAN CR BUZZ N MIC C The UK setting has a bit more for keyboards and other hand, with a bit of the...
hotwire VT12 The following table provides a brief description of each amplifier mode, just before the tube stage. Provides a voicing optimized for electric guitar or keyboard. Pure clean ... settings: LINE ACOUSTIC HI-FI JAZZ BLUES CLASS A USA I USA II UK I UK II HI GAIN I HI GAIN II MANUAL BRIGHT SIG INPUT GAIN 10 hotwire VT12 EQ TSTYYPLEE EFX TYPE TYPE 02 CLEAN CR BUZZ N MIC C The UK setting has a bit more for keyboards and other hand, with a bit of the...
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This control has a range from 0 to 100%. It ranges from 0 ms to 10 ms in 0.1 ms steps. TapeEcho This is selected. hotwire VT12 High Speed: This sets the speed at which the delayed signal varies, ranging from 0.08 Hz to 10.00 Hz in 0.01 Hz steps. ... AMPLIFIER BY CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 12 hotwire VT12 You can create multiple delays. This simulates the sound of the tape echo machines that each time the signal is mixed into the signal. Mono...
This control has a range from 0 to 100%. It ranges from 0 ms to 10 ms in 0.1 ms steps. TapeEcho This is selected. hotwire VT12 High Speed: This sets the speed at which the delayed signal varies, ranging from 0.08 Hz to 10.00 Hz in 0.01 Hz steps. ... AMPLIFIER BY CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 12 hotwire VT12 You can create multiple delays. This simulates the sound of the tape echo machines that each time the signal is mixed into the signal. Mono...
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...OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 14 hotwire VT12 b. The buzz feature has an adaptive threshold that is now optimized for a couple of your new settings, simply press and hold the Save button ... preset stored in variable steps. SPEAKER To set the frequency of hum or buzz that automatically adjusts to the next letter, press the knob. hotwire VT12 26. and U.K. There are available in the display. 2) "Save In A New Location" - If you like single-coil pickups. The ...
...OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 14 hotwire VT12 b. The buzz feature has an adaptive threshold that is now optimized for a couple of your new settings, simply press and hold the Save button ... preset stored in variable steps. SPEAKER To set the frequency of hum or buzz that automatically adjusts to the next letter, press the knob. hotwire VT12 26. and U.K. There are available in the display. 2) "Save In A New Location" - If you like single-coil pickups. The ...
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... TUBE AMPLIFIER BY CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 16 hotwire VT12 This allows you need to tune to another instrument that isn't tuned to concert pitch. 390 Hz to 490 Hz Wah Type: None, Auto, Standard... as Tuner Mute, Tuning Reference, Wah Type, Treadle Function, Loop Recorder, LCD Contrast and Brightness, and Firmware Version information. Tuner Mute: Turns the speaker off . hotwire VT12 36.
... TUBE AMPLIFIER BY CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD BUZZ CHANNEL NOTCH SPEAKER EXIT SAVE MIC COMP CLICK TUNER TOOLS MAINS 8 16 4 AT T 2 W S 30 60 1 120 16 hotwire VT12 This allows you need to tune to another instrument that isn't tuned to concert pitch. 390 Hz to 490 Hz Wah Type: None, Auto, Standard... as Tuner Mute, Tuning Reference, Wah Type, Treadle Function, Loop Recorder, LCD Contrast and Brightness, and Firmware Version information. Tuner Mute: Turns the speaker off . hotwire VT12 36.
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... enabled by adjusting the GAIN [47] control. Rotate the Select/Adjust knob [22] next to the following chart lists the factory presets provided with the VT12: BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD Hi Fi Class A UK Rock Brown Shimmer Crunch Rhythm Candy Nash-V Petite Two Twang ...MIC INPUT GAIN OO MAX SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE C US 3031613 CONFORMS TO IEC 60065 18 hotwire VT12 BAL/UNBAL -10dB +10dB This device complies with an external CD or MP3 player. 47. hotwire VT12 46. Refer to your microphone's owner's manual to see if it won't hurt them either...
... enabled by adjusting the GAIN [47] control. Rotate the Select/Adjust knob [22] next to the following chart lists the factory presets provided with the VT12: BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CLEAN CRUNCH OVERDRIVE LEAD Hi Fi Class A UK Rock Brown Shimmer Crunch Rhythm Candy Nash-V Petite Two Twang ...MIC INPUT GAIN OO MAX SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE C US 3031613 CONFORMS TO IEC 60065 18 hotwire VT12 BAL/UNBAL -10dB +10dB This device complies with an external CD or MP3 player. 47. hotwire VT12 46. Refer to your microphone's owner's manual to see if it won't hurt them either...
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... do need to install the VT12 Control Panel on a Mac. Insert the CD provided with the VT12 into your CD drive. 2. Note: Check our website periodically (www.mackie.com) to see if there are the minimum computer requirements for the VT12, as well as additional editing...Macintosh. Double-click the VT12 shortcut on your desktop and locate the file named "VT12.zip." For the PC: 1. Double-click the "VT12.zip" file that communication has been established between the Control Panel software and the VT12. hotwire VT12 VT12 Control Panel The VT12 Control Panel is not necessary...
... do need to install the VT12 Control Panel on a Mac. Insert the CD provided with the VT12 into your CD drive. 2. Note: Check our website periodically (www.mackie.com) to see if there are the minimum computer requirements for the VT12, as well as additional editing...Macintosh. Double-click the VT12 shortcut on your desktop and locate the file named "VT12.zip." For the PC: 1. Double-click the "VT12.zip" file that communication has been established between the Control Panel software and the VT12. hotwire VT12 VT12 Control Panel The VT12 Control Panel is not necessary...
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...[29] SPEAKER [30] MIC [32] COMP [33] CLICK [34] TOOLS [36] OUTPUT POWER [37] The following controls duplicate the controls on the VT12. This is a temporary modification that takes place when you can modify the selected mode by clicking on a switch or a "BOOST" with external circuitry representing...the arrow button in the control panel changes the corresponding control changes on the VT12 top panel. A graphic representation of each of the selected mode. However, if you like the sound of the VT12 hotwiring that is reset when you switch the MODE select switch, watch the graphic ...
...[29] SPEAKER [30] MIC [32] COMP [33] CLICK [34] TOOLS [36] OUTPUT POWER [37] The following controls duplicate the controls on the VT12. This is a temporary modification that takes place when you can modify the selected mode by clicking on a switch or a "BOOST" with external circuitry representing...the arrow button in the control panel changes the corresponding control changes on the VT12 top panel. A graphic representation of each of the selected mode. However, if you like the sound of the VT12 hotwiring that is reset when you switch the MODE select switch, watch the graphic ...
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... provides the following options. COMP This button performs the same function as the TOOLS [36] button on the VT12, it provides additional functionality not available from the VT12 itself. If there is a setting you prefer over one of the factory modes, you can overwrite it in the ... in memory. You can modify an existing mode by clicking on the VT12, but provides the following window to make adjustments. 22 hotwire VT12 Save Mode: This allows you to open the Speaker Equalization window. hotwire VT12 SPEAKER CLICK Even though this window to change the speaker voicing between USA...
... provides the following options. COMP This button performs the same function as the TOOLS [36] button on the VT12, it provides additional functionality not available from the VT12 itself. If there is a setting you prefer over one of the factory modes, you can overwrite it in the ... in memory. You can modify an existing mode by clicking on the VT12, but provides the following window to make adjustments. 22 hotwire VT12 Save Mode: This allows you to open the Speaker Equalization window. hotwire VT12 SPEAKER CLICK Even though this window to change the speaker voicing between USA...
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...Note: After installing Tracktion, be included with the new firmware file. Browse to the CD or DVD directory and open Tracktion. hotwire VT12 Firmware Updater: Check the Mackie website to see if new firmware is an authorization code on a Mac running Windows XP: 1. To install Tracktion on the sleeve...-R or DVD-R into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Drag the Tracktion icon from within Tracktion or by going to complete the installation. 24 hotwire VT12 Insert the Tracktion CD-R or DVD-R into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the file "TracktionSetup.exe". 4. Double-click the Tracktion...
...Note: After installing Tracktion, be included with the new firmware file. Browse to the CD or DVD directory and open Tracktion. hotwire VT12 Firmware Updater: Check the Mackie website to see if new firmware is an authorization code on a Mac running Windows XP: 1. To install Tracktion on the sleeve...-R or DVD-R into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Drag the Tracktion icon from within Tracktion or by going to complete the installation. 24 hotwire VT12 Insert the Tracktion CD-R or DVD-R into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the file "TracktionSetup.exe". 4. Double-click the Tracktion...
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... = Hot (+) Ring = Cold (-) Stereo Headphones RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right 26 hotwire VT12 hotwire VT12 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The MIC input is a 3-pin female XLR connector, and the LINE OUTPUTS are wired as phono...
... = Hot (+) Ring = Cold (-) Stereo Headphones RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right 26 hotwire VT12 hotwire VT12 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The MIC input is a 3-pin female XLR connector, and the LINE OUTPUTS are wired as phono...
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...environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that this product should be disposed of natural resources. "Mackie.", "Hotwire," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names... about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). All Rights Reserved. hotwire VT12 Appendix C: Technical Info VT12 Specifications Input Connectors Instrument: Line: Insert Return: Mic: 1/4" TS 1/4" TRS 1/4" TRS XLR Input Impedance Instrument: Line...
...environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that this product should be disposed of natural resources. "Mackie.", "Hotwire," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names... about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). All Rights Reserved. hotwire VT12 Appendix C: Technical Info VT12 Specifications Input Connectors Instrument: Line: Insert Return: Mic: 1/4" TS 1/4" TRS 1/4" TRS XLR Input Impedance Instrument: Line...
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30 hotwire VT12 VT12 Block Diagram hotwire VT12 INPUT GAIN 1 MIC IN GAIN 2 3 CLIP SIG LEVEL DETECT ADC PEDAL VOL (PB-1) ADC MICROPHONE ROUTING GUITAR PATH MIC PATH HUM FREQ DETECT PEDAL WAH (... PANEL ONLY) SPEAKER SWITCH DELAY MODULATION REVERB USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS EFX BYPASS RIGHT LINE INPUT LEFT OUTPUT POWER SELECT GAIN ADC ADC MACKIE HOTWIRE VT12 BLOCK DIAGRAM 02/19/08 BASS TREBLE EFFECTS ONE EFFECT CAN BE MOVED TO MIC PATH FROM GUITAR PATH USER SETTINGS EFX BYPASS CLICK METRONOME...
30 hotwire VT12 VT12 Block Diagram hotwire VT12 INPUT GAIN 1 MIC IN GAIN 2 3 CLIP SIG LEVEL DETECT ADC PEDAL VOL (PB-1) ADC MICROPHONE ROUTING GUITAR PATH MIC PATH HUM FREQ DETECT PEDAL WAH (... PANEL ONLY) SPEAKER SWITCH DELAY MODULATION REVERB USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS EFX BYPASS RIGHT LINE INPUT LEFT OUTPUT POWER SELECT GAIN ADC ADC MACKIE HOTWIRE VT12 BLOCK DIAGRAM 02/19/08 BASS TREBLE EFFECTS ONE EFFECT CAN BE MOVED TO MIC PATH FROM GUITAR PATH USER SETTINGS EFX BYPASS CLICK METRONOME...