Behringer DSP1024P - Manual (Page 6)

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VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P
1. INTRODUCTION
With the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO you have purchased a very powerful multi-effects processor which
offers both first-class reverb sounds and various other effect algorithms. Although you will find a high number of
effect types – 32 newly developed effect types with more than 700 variations – the VIRTUALIZER PRO can be
operated easily and intuitively with its logically structured user interface.
To generate reverberation that is very natural in character, we at BEHRINGER developed innovative virtual
acoustics algorithms which allow for computing all room and reverb parameters with absolute pro-level quality
and a highly natural sound character.
Despite extensive computing work which is done in the DSP1024P by a “dual-engine” 24-bit processor, the
VIRTUALIZER PRO can be operated easily and conveniently. All parameter edits are performed with the jog
wheel (rotary control). 100 presets are available to store user-defined programs.
However, the DSP1024P is by no means limited to excellent reverb and delay programs. In addition to the
simulation of classic plate reverbs, the VIRTUALIZER PRO gives you extraordinary modulation effects (such
as chorus and flanger), plus a few special-purpose variants, e.g. a musical pitch shifter as well as tremolo and
rotary speaker simulations. With the vocoder and vocal distortion effect programs, you even have ultra-modern
effects available that the DSP1024P generates with absolute realism.
A very special feature are the high and low filters which can be freely edited and directly selected in each
preset. With these filters you can fine-tune the sound of your presets to match any given room characteristics
– a time saving feature especially for live applications, where every second counts. Additionally, the DSP1024P
offers delay times of up to 5.1 seconds in stereo mode. Not only will the VIRTUALIZER PRO convince you with
its logical and easy-to-operate user interface, its technical features, too, are quite impressive. The following
criteria ensure the pro-level processing of audio signals:
s Extremely low-noise and high-precision 24-bit AD/DA converters.
s A professional sampling rate of 46 kHz ensures a high signal resolution with a frequency response ranging
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
s The 24-bit processor features two sections (dual-engine software), each processing one independent audio
channel.
s Like all BEHRINGER products, the DSP1024P uses only high-grade components and circuitry.
With its complete MIDI implementation the DSP1024P can be integrated in any MIDI system. Our free
VIRTUALIZER design MIDI software editor (available at www.behringer.com) enables you to program the
VIRTUALIZER PRO from your personal computer, and the MIDI interface allows for transmitting data from the
DSP1024P and store them on an external storage medium. For example, you can use sys-ex dumps to send
all presets and settings to your sequencer program and reload them from there whenever you want.
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The following instructions manual will introduce you to the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO
and its various functions. After reading the manual carefully, make sure it is always on hand
for future reference.
1.1 The design concept
The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and employs the best
choice of components. Top-quality 24-bit AD/DA converters which belong to the best components
available owing to its outstanding specifications and excellent sonic characteristics. Two 24-bit DSPs are used
as the heart of the VIRTUALIZER PRO. These perform the precise calculations needed for the processing of the
complex algorithms. Additionally, the VIRTUALIZER PRO uses high quality resistors and capacitors with very
tight tolerances, high-grade switches, low-noise operational amplifiers as well other selected components.
The VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP1024P uses SMD technology (Surface Mounted Device). These subminiature
components known from aerospace technology allow for an extreme packing density, plus the unit’s reliability
could be improved. Additionally, the unit is manufactured in compliance with a ISO9000 certified management
system.
1. INTRODUCTION