BLUBOX BluGuitar Impulse Reaponse Speaker Emulator User Manual

BLUBOX VSC Professional Impulse Response Speaker Emulator designed by Thomas Blog
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Celestion®  (Alnico 15Watts)
STACK 1967| Original Park® 4×12” Celestion®
(Greenback 25 watts)
STACK 1970| Original Marshall®  4×12”
Celestion® (Greenback 25 Watts 55 Hz)
STACK 1971| Original Marshall®  4×12”
Celestion® (G12h30)
STACK 1980| Original Marshall® 4×12”
Celestion® (G12h75)
METAL CL80| Celestion® Classic Lead 80 in custom-built 4×12” cabinet
METAL V30| Mesa/Boogie® Rectifier® Standard 4×12” Celestion V30
JAZZ 120| Roland® Jazz Chorus® 120
TWEED 1×12| Vintage ´57 Fender® Tweed Deluxe®
SILVER 1×12| Fender®  Princeton®  Silverface 1×12“
BLACK 2×10| Fender®  ´64 Vibroverb  2×10“
BLACK 2×12| Vintage Fender®  Twin Reverb®  2×12”
Celestion  orange JBL®   mixed with Jensen  C12K
BLACK 4×10| Vintage 60s Fender®  Super Reverb 4×10“
BULL 2×12| Original Vox®  AC30 JMI®  2×12”
Celestion®  Blue Bulldog

All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Such product names and trademarks in this document were used during the development of BluBOX but are in no way associated or affiliated with BluGuitar GmbH.
Perfect sound, no mic, straight into the desk All electric guitarists looking for the perfect way to mic up or to record now have one of the simplest and most workable solutions available, also setting new standards in sound quality. During many years of experience both on stage and in the studio, I heard but also worked with many classic, indeed legendary speaker cabs. I also learned how best to mic these up. With this experience, I have put together the best 16 speaker cabinet/microphone combinations form my own collection and digitally converted them using today‘s cutting-edge Convolution Technology ensuring an exact replica. But why conserve the sounds digitally? Simply because analog equipment cannot capture all the acoustic complexities the speakers produce. Convolution Technology on the other hand is able to reproduce the complete array of tones and the uniqueness of each cabinet down to the last detail.
VSC Virtual Speaker-Cabinet Collection:
Just pick your favorite cab, fine-tune the sound with the Mic-Position controller, and away you go!
16 classic, world-renowned cabs are available in the: 5 legendary Marshall® cabs with vintages from 1965 and 1980 but also the glorious, cult cabinets from Vox®, Mesa-Boogie® and Fender®. Of course, also included are the BluBOX™ BluGuitar ® NANOCAB™ FATCAB™ and which have been rapturously received in the music world for their huge sound.

Connections and Controls

1. 9-18V DC
   Power supply connection, 9-18V DC, 200 mA
   Center negative

2. LINE INPUT
   Center negative
   Input for signals from:
   – Line-Out of an amp or preamp
   – Output of a pedalboard or single pedal, for example, overdrive

3. SPEAKER LEVEL IN
   Connection for Speaker Out of an amp with up to 100 W

4. SPEAKER-LEVEL THRU
   For passing through the input signal. In conjunction with traditional valve amps, the connection must be made using a speaker or the necessary load resistance.

5. CLIP-LED
   Flashes when connected to power. When an input signal is connected the LED lights green. Should the signal be too powerful, causing overload, this switches to red.

6. SIGNAL LEVEL
   Input sensitivity for LINE and SPEAKER LEVEL IN.

7. CAB TYPE
   Switch to choose the 16 simulated speaker cabinets

8. MIC POSITION
   Simulates the sound variations caused by changes in the microphone positioning.  EDGE produces fat, warm and rounded
   sounds CENTER sounds clearer and sharper with more bite. The mid position has no filters and sounds more balanced.

9. LINE OUTPUT
   Connection to full-range speakers or headphones.

10. MIC OUTPUT
    XLR socket for connection to a mixing desk.

11. GROUND LIFT
    Should the signal hum, the GROUND lift can be used to detach the earth from the XLR output

NO MIC ?!!
The best recording sounds without elaborate microphone solutions can be achieved by looping the BluBOX— between the amp and speaker. The BALANCED MIC OUT is simply connected to the mixing desk using a microphone lead exactly as if it were a microphone. As with a true mic the 13IuBOX— internal transformer prevents hum. If the mixing desk has no Mic Input simply connect to the LINE OUT of the BluBOX-. This connection is also suited for use with a monitor or headphones.
NO AMP ?!!
While the BtuBOX— was actually designed to work with guitar amps, it can also produce fantastic results with pedals or preamps straight into the mixing desk.
NO CONE – SILENT RECORDING
Finally, a solution to record your favorite valve amp at full drive without disturbing all around you? Instead of looping the BluBOX— between your amp and speaker, simply connect it to a load box. The load-box makes no noise, thermally transforms the power output of your amp and ensures it takes no harm in the process. Truly perfect for those nocturnal recording sessions.
AMP1 & BIuBOX
A true plus for AMP1 “users is the fact that the BluBOX— can be connected to the speaker output of the AMPI — without any need for a speaker or a load-box. The unique innovative power amp in the AMPI — is ideally suited to deliver its full range of sounds, including max. power and full saturation, without needing a speaker or a load-box.

Correct Operation

The BluBOX can be connected to any guitar amplifier. When using valve amps, it is advisable to connect to the Speaker Out connection as the power amp achieves its best results connected to a speaker. Using a solid-state amp, the connection to the Line Out is preferable as this uses the pure preamp signal, thereby improving the signal-to-noise ratio and the dynamic. When using a preamp the Line Out is always used.
WARNING! The BluBOX- is not a load box! Valve amps should never be used without load!
A speaker or a load box must always be connected to the SPEAKER LEVEL THRU socket whenever using the speaker output of the valve power amp with SPEAKER LEVEL IN. The BluBOX- should only be connected to an amplifier when this is switched off or turned low. The cables must be fully plugged in.
Important safety instructions
Caution The connections show the symbol ti transport enough current to cause electrocution. Use only high-quality loudspeaker cables available at retailers with pre-mounted 1/4 inch jack plugs.
BluGuitar accepts no responsibility for damage caused by improper use of the equipment. When in doubt, particularly regarding load resistance, contact a technical specialist for advice.
EU Regulations
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Trouble Shooting

The BluBOX™ is properly connected but the LED is not on:
– The BluBOX™ is not powered up. Check the power supply and its polarity; if necessary connect a different unit with 9 – 18V DC. The LED on the BluBOX™  indicates by a short red flash that power is available when plugged.
– Ensure that your amp, preamp, or pedal is delivering a powerful enough signal to SPEAKER LEVEL IN or LINE IN. Check all leads The LED should be green.
The BluBOX™ is properly connected and the LED is on but there is no output:
– Using an unbalanced XLR adaptor the wiring configuration does not correspond to the connection of the BALANCED MIC OUTPUT socket.
– Check the cables to ensure they are all fully functional
The signal is distorted. On connecting the BluBOX™ to the speaker out on my amp the BALANCED MIC OUT signal is too high: – Switch the signal level to LOW
– Ensure that your amp and the BluBOX™ are properly connected. The Speaker Out of your amp should never be connected to the LINE IN of the BlullOr as this can cause serious damage to the unit.
The signal from the balanced MIC OUT hums:
– There is a ground loop. Switch on the GROUND UFT on the BluBOX™ .
– Avoid using the BluBOW” in close proximity to transformers. These generate magnetic fields which can cause humming.

Technical Data

Type:| Cabinet & Microphone
Simulation DI-Box
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Number of Cabinets:| 16
Connections:| 1/4” jacks: Line In, Line Out, Speaker In, Speaker Through,
Transformer Balanced XLR Mic Out
Power supply:| 9-18V DC, 200 mA (not included)
Dimensions:| 120 x 95 x 38 mm
Weight:| 350g / 12.35oz
Latency:| Ultra-low latency~1 ms = Distance of 30cm to a cabinet

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