Behringer BB410 Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual


 
7 ULTRABASS BB410 User Manual
Line Out L/R
ULTRABASS BB210
Output R
L (Low)
R (High/Mid)
Instrument In
Output L
EP2000
ULTRABASS BB115
BASS V-AMP PRO
BASS V-AMP
Fig. 3.3: Bi-amping: high and low frequencies are separately reproduced by the bass cabinets
When using the BASS V-AMP or the BASS V-AMP PRO, you also have the option
of using bass cabinets in the bi-amping mode. With bi-amping, high and low
frequency ranges are split between dierent bass cabinets, so that the entire
sound spectrum is not simultaneously reproduced on all speakers. Ing. 3.3,
low-end signals are reproduced on the BB115, while the mids and the highs
are reproduced on the BB210. Splitting the frequency range requires an
activecrossover.
The BASS V-AMP and the BASS V-AMP PRO already feature this function.
Here,thefrequencies are split in such a way that the low-end signals are
reproduced on the left channel, and the mids and the highs are reproduced
on the right channel. How to make the necessary settings on the crossover
(X-OVER function) is explained in chapter 6.3 (post amp eects) in the
BASSV-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO manual.
Instrument In
Analog Line Out
Output 2Output 1
EP2000
ULTRABASS BB115 ULTRABASS BB115
Link
Link
ULTRABASS BB210ULTRABASS BB210
BASS V-AMP PRO
Fig. 3.4: Expanded stereo conguration
This stereo setup is meant for all those who crave a saturated stereo sound.
Together with the BASS V-AMP or the BASS V-AMP PRO, stereo eects such as
Chorus or Delay come alive. Real stereo eects require two separate cabinets
set up to run in stereo. Our EUROPOWER EP2500 is perfect in the amplier role.
Additionally, with its 2 x 1,200 Watts, it has the necessary headroom to truly rock.
This is the expansion of the setup shown in g. 3.3. Instead of powering two
individual cabinets, the amp in g. 3.4 powers each of the two stacks comprised
of the BB115 and the BB210 cabinets. The cabinets are connected to one another
using a link cable. Here, too, we recommend using only professional loudspeaker
cables (compatible with NEUTRIK SPEAKON).
4. Installation
4.1 Speaker connector
When combining several speakers/cabinets, you should bear in mind the
resulting overall impedance. Here are some brief explanations about dierent
kinds of connections:
Serial connection: The individual impedance values of the connected speakers
are added up. If two 4-Ohm speakers are connected to one another, there is an
overall impedance value of 8 Ohms.
Parallel connection: If speaker/cabinets with identical impedance values are
connected in parallel, the overall nominal impedance is reversely proportional to
the number of speakers, e.g. if you connect two speakers/cabinets, the nominal
impedance is halved; if you connect three speakers/cabinets, the nominal
impedance is one third of the individual speakers’ impedance; with four speakers,
it’s one quarter, and so on. For example, this way you can turn two 8-Ohm
systems into one 4-Ohm system.