Traynor AMSTUDIO Acoustic Master Studio Instruction Manual

AM STUDIO Acoustic Master Studio
Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The DO NOT STACK symbol is intended to alert the user that the product shall not be vertically stacked because of the nature of the product.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: OVERHEAD LOAD

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to a person
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS DEVICE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY!
INSTALLED BATTERY PACKS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE, OR THE LIKE.

Read Instructions: The Owner’s Manual should be read and understood before the operation of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future reference and heed all warnings.
Cleaning: Clean only with a dry cloth.
Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be returned for service.
Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!
Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Power Sources
Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the owner’s manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated. An apparatus with  CLASS I construction shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Hazards
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Equipment that is suspended overhead must use a secondary safeguard to prevent personal injury in the event the primary mounting mechanism fails. Safety eyebolts attached to the equipment and galvanized steel wire can be used together to implement a failsafe mounting thus ensuring the safety of the equipment and anyone positioned below the equipment.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury or death. If you are not qualified to attempt the installation get help from a professional structural rigger.
Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause health damage to your ears.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.
Te rminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready-made leads or cords.
Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Power Cord
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be damaged.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Service
The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, requires battery pack replacement or has been dropped.
Disconnect power before servicing!

The Lightning Flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to a person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
    cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
    operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
• To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
• The mains plug of the power supply cord or an appliance coupler shall remain readily accessible.

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT CONNECT TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY WHILE THE GRILLE IS REMOVED.

The Acoustic Master Studio

The Traynor Acoustic Master Studio acoustic guitar amplifier was designed to reproduce sound from an acoustic guitar as naturally as possible. The compact size and light weight of the Studio make it easy to carry and use anywhere. The amplifier accepts the output from the active or passive pickups of your acoustic guitar, a microphone, or even line-level inputs. Other features include a bank of 16 custom digital effects, a balanced line out, and a sweepable notch filter for controlling feedback. The versatility and response of the Acoustic Master Studio will make it a pleasure to play for years to come.

1. Power
   The Blue LED, located next to the Line Out jack, will illuminate when the unit is turned on. The power switch is located at the back of the unit near the power receptacle/fuse holder.

2. Channel 1
   Channel 1 has been voiced specifically for acoustic guitars. The input to Channel 1 is unbalanced with an input impedance of 1-Mohm. It can accept either passive or active pick-ups (coil/piezo). Controls include Volume, Bass, and Treble equalization, as well as a sweepable Notch filter. This filter is used to eliminate feedback between your guitar and amp. Channel 1 also contains a fixed mid-frequency scoop that makes acoustic guitar pickups sound more natural. The clip LED can be used to gauge the input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning the volume down on your guitar or reducing the gain on the amplifier’s input.

3. Gain Control (Ch 1)
   The Gain control is used to set the input level of your instrument. The clip LED can be used to gauge input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning the volume down on your guitar or reducing the Gain control.

4. Tone Controls (Ch1)
   The Channel 1 tone controls help you access the wide range of versatile sonic possibilities of the Acoustic Master Studio. These controls do not affect Channel 2. Use the  Bass control to reduce boominess or add low-end thump. The High control can be adjusted to accentuate percussive sounds when using a light pick or to attenuate the sound of your fingers moving across the strings.

5. Notch Filter Control (Ch 1)
   Use Channel 1’s sweepable notch filter to eliminate feedback caused by the guitar being too close to the amp at higher power. If feedback does occur, rotate the notch  control slowly until the feedback is eliminated. To bypass this filter, rotate it fully counter-clockwise to the off position. Please note that if feedback occurs when you are in  close proximity to the guitar amp, the notch filter may not help. Therefore either reduce power or move the guitar farther away from the amplifier.

6. Channel 2
   This channel accepts line level signals from active acoustic guitars or other line level sources via ¼-inch cables. It also takes microphones through balanced XLR. Channel 2  has a flat frequency response, making it ideal for vocals, keyboards, and drum machines. The channel input is balanced but can also accept unbalanced cables. To reduce  noise, it is advised that you use balanced cables for interconnection wherever possible.
   In order to power condenser mics, a 15 volt phantom power is applied to devices connected with an XLR cable.
   Using a correctly wired XLR cable, phantom power is effectively invisible to balanced dynamic mics and will not cause any damage. Phantom power IS NOT applied to the  ¼-inch portion of Channel 2.

7. Gain Control (Ch 2)
   The Gain control is used to set the input level of your instrument. The clip LED can be used to gauge input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning the volume down on your guitar or reducing the Gain control.
   8. Tone Control (Ch 2)
   Channel 2 is also equipped with tone control for shaping your sound. At the mid position, your tonal response is flat. Going clockwise will add more treble and rolloff some bass. Turning the knob counterclockwise with do the opposite, removing top end and accentuating the bass.

8. Master Effects
   From lush reverb to a swirling rotary speaker simulator, the Acoustic Master Studio uses a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to create 16 custom Traynor effects. The Mix knob is used to blend in the required amount of the original, clean signal. The Modify control is used to alter the chosen effect. The parameter that can be changed is listed for each effect on the plate found on the top of your amp.
   Channel 1 is always linked to the built-in effects. Turn the Mix control fully counterclockwise to bypass these effects if desired. Channel 2 can be inserted into the effects chain by depressing the CH2 EFX button.

9. Master Volume
   The master control is used to increase or decrease the overall output of the Acoustic Master Studio. It has no effect on the line-out signal level or the effects loop.

10. Effects Footswitch
    An optional footswitch, such as the single-switch APEX AFS1, can be used to bypass the built-in effects.

11. Aux Input
    The Aux In consists of a stereo RCA for use with line-level devices like MP3 players, CD players, etc. The signal is injected before the Master Volume control.

12. Line Out
    The balanced Line Out jack outputs a signal carrying a summed channel 1 and 2, post-effects, pre-Master Volume. This means the Gain controls do affect the output of the  Balanced Line Out with the effects being audible but the Master Volume control will not attenuate the signal.
    The Line Out can be connected directly to a mixer, a recording device, or even another amplifier.

AMStudio Digital Effects

1. Hall Reverb – A long, smooth reverb simulating the sound of a large concert hall. High frequencies are progressively rolled off as the signal cycles through the reverberator. The Modify control sets the decay time.
2. Room Reverb – This is a simulation of a short decay reverb, similar in sound to a small room with hard surfaces. Use the MODIFY control to set the decay time.
3. Plate Reverb – Another long reverb, this one being a recreation of the reverb devices found in classic recording studios. Longer decay time than the hall reverb and with more emphasis on the top end. The Modify control sets the decay time.
4. Chorus – Chorus is an electronic effect that multiplies your signal and staggers each copy in time and pitch, similar to what happens when a choir sings. The Modify knob is used to increase the amount by which the individual signals vary from one another.
5. Chorus + Reverb – As above, followed by a hall reverb.
6. Chorus + Reverb + Delay – As above with a single repeat delay. From 0 – 5 the Modify sets the delay time at 200 ms. Beyond that the delay is 130 ms.
7. Tremolo – This effect varies the volume of your signal at a rate controlled by the Modify knob.
8. Tremolo + Reverb – As above, followed by a large hall reverb.
9. Delay – A standard, multiple repeat delay. Use the Modify control to set the delay from 100 – 980 ms.
10. Delay + Reverb – This is a delay that is followed by a smaller hall reverb. The Modify knob sets the delay in the range of 200 – 600 ms.
11. Drive – Similar to the style of distortion you get as you overdrive a tube preamp. Turn the Modify knob to get more clipping and rolloff the high frequencies.
12. Harmonizer – This effect transposes the pitch of your signal to one of four fixed harmonies. Use the Modify control to choose from an octave down, a fifth down, a fifth up, and an octave up.
13. Flanger – Flanging is an effect created by comb filtering as a result of mixing a signal with a delayed version of itself. By rhythmically changing the delay time, you get the sound of a shifting comb filter. Use the Modify control to set this rate.
14. Flanger + Delay – As above with a single repeat delay. From 0 – 5 the MODIFY sets the delay time at 200 ms. Beyond that, the delay is 130 ms.
15. Rotary Speaker – This is a recreation of an effect originally popular with organ players. The sound of a spinning speaker is akin to a tremolo with Doppler pitch shifting.  The Modify control set the speed at which the speaker spins.
16. Compressor – Compressors are used to automatically control the volume of the signal passing through them. When the signal goes beyond the compressor’s threshold, the volume will automatically be reduced.
    This allows the player to turn up the input gain without fear of clipping the amplifier. The end result is a signal that is on average louder. Use the Modify control to set this increase in level.

Specifications

Balanced 1/4-inch T.R.S. to Balanced XLR

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DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY YORKVILLE SOUND
TYPE: YS1121

Two Year Warranty

Unlimited Warranty
Your Traynor two-year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date, simply return it to your Traynor dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge.
Freight charges, consequential damages, weather damage, damage as a result of improper installation, and damages due to exposure to extreme humidity, accident or natural disaster are excluded under the terms of this warranty.
The warranty does not cover consumables such as vacuum tubes, bulbs or batteries beyond 90 days of original purchase. See your Yorkville dealer for more details. Warranty valid only in Canada and the United States.

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