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QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual 7 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP Unpacking and Inspection Your QuadraVerb 2 was packed carefully at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you need to return the QuadraVerb 2 for servicing. The shipping car ...

8 QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual quality cables cost more, they do make a difference. Route cables to the QuadraVerb 2 correctly by observing the following precautions: • Do not bundle audio cables with AC power cords. • Avoid running audio cables near sources of electromagnetic interference such as transformers, monitors, computers ...

QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual 9 TM Instrument or Effect Send Right Input To Amplifier or Mixing Console Right Output • Mono In, Stereo Out. While still using a mono input, you could connect two cables to the [L] and [R] OUTPUTS of the QuadraVerb 2 to a stereo amplification system or two mixer inputs. TM Instrument or Effect Send Righ ...

10 QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual The QuadraVerb 2 may be connected to a mixing console in several ways. Usually, it is connected to the auxiliary send and return controls of the mixer. Another method of interfacing is to connect the unit directly to the insert send and return patch points of the channel that is to be effected. Still an ...

QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual 11 J Most Preset Programs route the LR IN signal to the LR OUT.When connecting to a mixer’s aux sends and returns. the Global Direct Signal Mute should be set to ON. To remove all direct routings of inputs to outputs on all Programs simultaneously: ¿ Press [GLOBAL]. The [GLOBAL] LED will be lit. ¡ Pr ...

12 QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual Mono In - Stereo Out. If you only want to feed the QuadraVerb 2 a mono input, but wish to connect both of its outputs back to the mixer, you will need three 1/4" audio cables. Connect a cable from an effect send to the [R] INPUT of the QuadraVerb 2, another cable from the [L] OUTPUT of the QuadraVerb 2 ...

QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual 13 Usually, insert connections require a special, stereo-splitting Y-cord to be connected (one stereo plug provides both send and return while two mono plugs connect separately to an input and output). These are known as TRS connectors (tip-ring- sleeve). The tip of the stereo plug typically carries the se ...

14 QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual Stereo. In the case where a stereo instrument, such as a keyboard or sampler, is connected to two separate channels of a mixing console, you will need two 1/4" TRS cables, one for each channel. The connection is made in a similar fashion as described above. MIXER Left Master Insert Right Input Right Out ...

QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual 15 1 2 3 Tip Ring Sleeve Avoiding Ground Loops In today’s studio, where it seems every piece of equipment has its own computer chip inside, there are many opportunities for ground loop problems to occur. These show up as hums, buzzes or sometimes radio reception, and can occur if a piece of equipment “ ...

16 QuadraVerb 2 Reference Manual • To recall programs using MIDI program change messages • To control various parameters inside the QuadraVerb 2 in realtime via MIDI controllers (example: A keyboard’s mod wheel, or pedals, etc.) • To send and receive SysEx (System Exclusive) dumps of individual programs or the entire bank of pr ...