NUX MIGHTY LITE BT MKII Desktop Modeling Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- NUX
Table of Contents
MIGHTY LITE BT MKII
Owner’s Manual
MIGHTY LITE BT MKII Desktop Modeling Amplifier
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator &you body.
The lightning symbol within a triangle means, “Electrical caution!” It
indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential
risks of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle means, “Caution!” Please read
the information next to all caution signs.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the NUX MIGHTY LITE BT MKII. Since launching the
MIGHTY LITE BT in 2018, we have been hard at work incorporating the latest
innovations in amp modeling into this brand new version. We hope you enjoy
using it.
The MIGHTY LITE BT MKII provides a variety of effects for electric guitar and
bass guitar including amp modeling and cabinet IRs. It also comes with
acoustic amp modeling and acoustic IRs to let you simulate acoustic guitar
tones. And, you can even load 3rd party IRs through Mighty Editor™ edit
software to expand your tone. (You can load any WAV format IRs, the Mighty
Editor™ will convert to 32bits/48kHz onto the device automatically.)
Note: There are 36 default IRs, and user IR slots are 18 (from 37 to 54).
You can customize the presets through the MightyAmp™ APP (mobile) or Mighty
Editor™ edit software (PC). You can do lots of things with the intuitive
interface, experience it, feel the versatility and mighty!
The MightyAmp™ APP and Mighty Editor™ edit software let’s you tweak all the signal blocks and parameters. The MIGHTY LITE BT MKII includes GATE, EFX, AMP, IR, MOD, DLY and RVB signal blocks. Along with the included 36 built-in IRs, there are 18 empty slots for 3rd party IRs loading. No need to worry about the sampling rate, Mighty Editor™ edit software can convert the WAV(IR) format automatically.
The MIGHTY LITE BT MKII supports USB-C audio stream, which means that it can
be an USB recording interface. It supports Normal / Dry Out / Re-amp /
Loopback routing, you can adjust it through the MightyAmpTM APP or Mighty
EditorTM edit software., no need to setup USB OUT in DAW. Even live stream
jamming with Loopback!
All of the brand and model names mentioned on this page are Trademarks of
their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with NUX
Effects and Cherub Technology CO LTD.
Control Panel
Operation
1/4” (6.35mm) INPUT jack
Connect your guitar cable with guitar into INPUT jack.
POWER switch / LED indicator
Press the POWER switch to boot-up the amplifier, while the amp is on, the LED
indicator will show “Red”. While you turn off the amp, the LED indicator will
turn off.
BLUETOOTH indicator
When connecting a Bluetooth enabled mobile device to the MIGHTY LITE BT MKII’s
Bluetooth audio, the BLUETOOTH indicator will turn on “Blue”. (If not
connected, the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash “Blue”.)
Operation: You can connect Bluetooth Audio from “Settings” on the mobile phone
to play audio through the MIGHTY LITE BT MKII. Click “Settings” on the mobile
phone. Enter “Bluetooth”, and choose “MIGHTY LITE BT MKII”, while you connect
MIGHTY LITE BT MKII’s Bluetooth audio, you will hear a connection sound. 
If you wish to disconnect the MIGHTY LITE BT MKII, just press and hold the
PRESET button/indicator to disconnect. Then you can connect to MIGHTY LITE BT
MKII manually.
Note: The Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth MIDI are independent, you have to
connect them separately. Both of these connections must be made in order to
use the MIGHTY LITE BT MKII’s full functionality.
MightyAmp™ APP connects with the device.
Operation: Launch the MightyAmp™ APP on your mobile phone, and press
“Settings” to choose “Current Amp” as “MIGHTY LITE BT MKII”, then “Click to
Scan Devices”. The APP will find “MIGHTY LITE BT MKII”. Now select it, and the
APP will connect with the device.
Note: The APP uses Bluetooth MIDI to communicate with the device.
Note: For Android 0S, you may need to turn on GPS permission.
PRIVACY NOTE: We do not use your GPS to track you. Where you want to play
music is your business, not ours!
Applications that scan for Bluetooth devices must request permission in the
manifest file. This LOCATION permission is required because it may be possible
to guess the location of an Android device by seeing which BTLE devices are
nearby.
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/midi/package-
summary#btle_location_permissions
PRESET switch & indicator
While the device is engaged, you can press the PRESET switch to change the
preset from 1~7. The indicator will display colors related to specific
presets.
Note: You can adjust which preset can be ACTIVE while you press the
PRESET switch through MightyAmp™ APP or Mighty Editor™ edit software. (ACTIVE
function)
MightyAmp™ APP example:
Choose preset 1, 3, 5, 7 and press Active icon, then the device will know
preset 1, 3, 5, 7 will be chosen while you press the PRESET switch.
Mighty Editor™ example
Click & icon, the 7 PRESETS will be COLORED, then choose the ones you want to
active, like 1, 3, 5, 7. Then press icon again, Mighty Editor™ will show
current preset, and according to the interface, you will see which is be
chosen with .
GAIN knob
Controls AMP MODEL’s gain.| TONE knob
Controls AMP model’s Treble / Tone.
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VOLUME knob
Controls AMP model’s master.| RVB/DLY knob
Controls RVB/DLY model’s mix level.
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TAP switch/indicator
Hold the TAP switch to choose RVB/DLY. In the meantime, the TAP indicator
will show related block’s color. For example, RVB is Purple. DLY will flash
Surf-Green. Under DLY, tap the Tap switch to adjust Delay Time.
DRUM knob and DRUM play switch
DRUM knob and DRUM play switch: Press the DRUM play switch once to start
the drum beat, more than twice wil become Smart Tap Tempo to adjust the drum
tempo. During the drum playing, press the DRUM switch once to stop the drum
beat. DRUM knob adjusts the drum volume.
*If you want to change the drum style, you have to use the MightyAmp™ APP or Mighty Editor™ edit software.
AUX IN jack
Connect a MP3 player into the 1/8” AUX IN jack to play audio tracks for
jamming.
PHONES out jack
Connect with headphones for silent practicing, the MIGHTY LITE BT MKIl speaker
will be automatically muted.
Backplane Interface
DC 9V jack
Connect the included power adaptor to power the MIGHTY LITE BT MKII.
USB port
This port if for the Mighty Editor™ edit software, USB audio stream, and
Firmware updates.
Recording:
For WIN 0S, please go to the product page to download ASIO driver for
recording.
For MAC 0S, the device supports CORE AUDIO, so there is no need for driver.
Firmware Update:
Connect USB with PC, hold the TAP switch and turn on the device by pressing
POWER switch to enter to DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. Then use DFU
updater software to update the firmware. (You can get the firmware and
firmware update guide on the product page.)
Battery Installation
MIGHTY LITE BT MKII can be powered by 6 AA batteries. It takes 6 pieces AA batteries to power on the NUX Mighty Lite BT MKl amplifier, if you want to use battery as power source or change batteries, please open the battery compartment cover located on the back of the amplifier.
Mobile APP & Edit Software
Be sure to check out the MIGHTY LITE BT MKIl tutorials on our NUX YouTube
channel for more pro tips.
The MightyAmp™ APP allows you to tweak parameters. You can also set Events on
any selected JamTrack or load custom tracks into your phone through the PC.
The Mighty Editor™ software can load 3rd party IRs, and tweak parameters for
all included effects.
Features
- 3 watt desktop Modeling Amplifier.
- TSAC-HD (White-Box) Amp Modeling algorithm offers realistic playability & feedback.
- 512 samples IR resolution. (36 premium built-in IRs and 18 user slots for 3rd party)
- 7 presets with ACTIVE functions. (PRESET switch toggles ACTIVE ones sequentially.)
- GATE, EFX, AMP, IR, MOD, DLY, RVB effect blocks.
- White-box algorithm EFX offers analog response and natural chaos.
- Patch Level function for each preset.
- Drum machine.
- Intuitive MightyAmp™ APP & Mighty Editor™ edit software(3rd party IR loader).
- USB-C: Mighty Editor™ edit software communication, USB audio stream, and Firmware update.
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 680KQ
- AUX In Impedance: 13KQ
- Earphone Output Impedance: 32Q
- Sampling Rate: 48KHz / 32-bit
- System Latency: 1.42ms
- Current Draw: 9VDC / Battery 120mA, USB 185mA
- Speaker: 3″, 4Ω, 5W
- Dimensions: 166(L) x 98(W) x 124(Hjmm
- Weight: 720g
“Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.
Accessories: Adapter, User manual, Warranty card, NUX sticker.
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