iSP Technologies BETA Bass Processor Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Beta Bass Processor offers the professional bassist the highest level of performance that only ISP
Technologies can provide. By incorporating our patented Time Vector Processing, the compression
circuitry becomes the most adaptive to be used in a bass processor as it allows the Beta to truly track the
signal of the exact notes played. Add in the patented Decimator Noise Reduction Technology, and you
have the only bass processor on the market with built in noise reduction! With two parametric bands (a
low mid and a high mid), bass, treble, bright and an exciter (for phase manipulation), the Beta lets you
shape your sound to your own specifications. For unsurpassable performance, pair the Beta Bass with
the ISP Technologies Bass Vector or Bass Vector Pro cabinets and get up to 4000 watts of bass
depending on your choice of configuration!

Please read this manual carefully for a full explanation of the Beta Bass Processor and its functions.

PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE
YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.

All warnings on this equipment and in the operation instructions should be adhered to and
all operating instructions should be followed.

Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
onto and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.

The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when the unit is left unused for a long
period of time.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS
OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AND MAY CAUSE A SHOCK HAZZARD.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

This unit accepts power from the 9V AC power adaptor supplied with the unit. This 9V RMS
AC voltage is internally processed by a voltage doubler, which generates a bi-polar + and –
15V power supply to maintain the headroom and sound quality of professional, studio
quality equipment. Using an external power source minimizes excessive noise and hum
problems often associated with internal transformers, providing optimal performance for the
user.

FRONT PANEL

1. INPUT JACK

This ¼-inch mono jack provides the high impedance for connection to your bass.

2. GAIN

Adjust gain until the red LED barely flashes.

3. BASS

Controls the low frequency level.

4. MIDRANGE 1

Controls the low/midrange. BOOST/CUT controls the level at the frequency selected by the FREQ
control. Bandwidth switch selects wide/narrow bandwidth.

5. MIDRANGE 2

Controls the high/midrange. BOOST/CUT controls the level at the frequency selected by the FREQ
control. Bandwidth switch selects wide/narrow bandwidth.

6. TREBLE

Controls the high frequency level.

7. BRIGHT SWITCH

Adds extra high frequency boost.

8. EXCITER

Adds high frequency transparency by altering the harmonic structure.

9. DECIMATOR NOISE REDUCTION THRESHOLD

Controls the level at which the noise reduction takes effect.

10. COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD

Controls the level at which the compressor takes effect.

11. MASTER VOLUME

Controls the level of the main outputs. When the rear panel switch is set to POST, this control will
also affect the level of the direct output.

12. POWER SWITCH

Turns the power on or off.