Pilot’s Handbook
40-00-0080 |
Electrophonic Limited Edition available @ www.line6.com |
Rev J |
Fender, Marshall,Vox, Mesa Boogie, Bogner, Dumble, Roland other amplifier models are all trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely for the purpose of describing certain amplifier tones modeled after some of the most popular sounds of these classic amps.
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove screws. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point within a triangle means “caution!” Please read the information next to all caution signs.
The lightning symbol within a triangle means “electrical caution!” It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.
Spider Pilot’s Handbook ©1999, Line 6, Inc. Line 6, Spider, POD, Flextone, AX2, Floor Board, and FB4 are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Guitar Input Impedance |
1 MegOhm |
Spider 112 Power |
50 Watt @ 16 Ohm |
Spider 210 Power |
2 x 25 Watts @ 8 Ohm |
Spider 212 Power |
2 x 50 Watts @ 8 Ohm |
Maximum Power Consumption |
112/210:200 Watt 212:250 Watt |
You should read these Important Safety Instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place.
Before using your Spider, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.
1.Obey all warnings on the amp and in the Spider Manual.
2.Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (depending on voltage range of the unit; refer to back panel).
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE. Spider 212: 100/120V Units: T4.0A/125V time-lag fuse. 230V Units: T2.0A/250V time-lag fuse.
Spider 112/210: 100V Units: T2.0A/250V time-lag fuse. 120V Units: T1.6A/250V time-lage fuse. 230V Units: T0.63A/250V time-lag fuse.
3.Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Spider Manual. Service 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 unit has been exposed to rain or moisture
•the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way
•the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.
4.The bottom of the metal chassis can get hot during operation. Do not touch during operation or shortly after.
5.Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. Keep the rear of the unit at least three inches from walls or other items that might block heat radiation.
6.Do not block any of the ventilation openings or use in an enclosed space.
7.Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.
8.Do not step on power cords. Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on. Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to the amp.
9.Unplug the amp when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the amp during lightning storms.
10.Clean only with a damp cloth.
11.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
12.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13.Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”
Introduction
Welcome The Spider....
Thank you for inviting Spider home with you. Spider mines the tonal heritage of the past forty years of guitar amplifier design and matches it up with the kind of digital signal processing magic that will still be ahead of its time ten years from now – the same kind of technology as Line 6’s POD, and the Flextone and AX2 amplifiers.
How does Spider help you create a guitar tone that is out of this world? Easy! It’s…
Amp Modeling
Well, just what is it, and why is it so important? (By the way, you filled out the registration card at the back of this handbook, or did it on the web, right? Great. Back to our regular program....)
Tubes, we can all agree, are the heart and soul of every legendary guitar amp and are responsible for the warm, harmonic-rich tone quality of those amps.
Solid state devices (transistors) are simply unable to duplicate tube warmth and performance. And “hybrids” – a tube in a circuit along with a bunch of transistors – are really a vain attempt at warming up a transistor-based tone. They fall short in any comparison to a 100% tube circuit. So that’s it – tubes or nothin’, right? Well, not any more....
You see, the engineers at Line 6, being quite an adventurous lot, and totally pumped about this whole guitar tone thing as well, decided to stock up on the coffee, bust out the engineering equipment, and get down to learning everything there is to know about tubes. Riding high on the caffeine wave, they began a three-year project to analyze and map out exactly how different types of tubes respond under various conditions typical of guitar amplifier design. How tubes process an input signal, how the signal is colored and shaped, at what point it begins to distort, the quality and characteristic of the distortion – complicated stuff, but all analyzable as electronic data. A guitar pickup output, after all, is an electronic signal, and tubes are really just a complex form of signal processing.
The Line 6 crew also assembled a dream collection of amplifiers recognized by guitarists the world over as true “tone classics.” With a guitar in one hand,
and modern computer measuring gear in the other, they put these amps through their paces and got them to give up their secrets.
These engineers distilled forty years of guitar tone heritage into a revolutionary DSP (digital signal processing) software-based modeling technology, which now gives Line 6 the power to create super silicon-based life forms like Spider: a tonally mindblowing, multi-FX packed, shiny red wonder with ultimate flexibility for creating awesome guitar tone. Spin through Spider's six Amp Models to experience a complete range of classic and cutting edge guitar tone that only Line 6 technology can deliver.
Now, then– here are a couple of things we want to be completely crystal clear on:
1.The Line 6 modeling process is a patented,
100% digital software-based technology exclusive to Line 6.
2. Line 6 Modeling is not sampling, nor is it solid state; no special guitar, pickup, or cabling is needed.
Smart Control FX
Great amp tone is only part of a great guitar sound. Effect processing – whether stomp boxes or rack gear – are also a big part of the story. Your Spider packs in the power of several of these tone shapers as well, in its Smart Control FX section.
The delay knob gives you a trio of delay effect choices: a standard delay, ping pong, and a classic tape echo emulation. The modulation effect knob lets you choose between flange, chorus, and tremolo, and for each of these effects you can choose anything from a subtle edge of processing to total tone-mangling overkill. All with one quick spin of the knob. As you spin, Spider adjusts all the individual aspects of the effect automatically to give you the range of sounds you're looking for, without having to mess with multiple knobs and switches to get your tone. So you can spend your time making music instead.
And Away We Go
So, now that you know the tonal wonders that lurk within Spider, it’s time to grab your favorite axe, plug in, and flip to the handy Quick Start Guide on the next page....
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