Waves Audio GTR Hardware Interface User Guide

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Waves/PRS Guitar Interface

User Manual

Table of Contents

READ FIRST!........................................................................................

Important Safety Considerations ..................................................

Package Content ..........................................................................

1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................

OWER ...............................................................................................3

2. QUICKSTART GUIDE.......................................................................

3. CONTROLS.......................................................................................

RONT PANEL .....................................................................................6

EAR PANEL .......................................................................................6

NPUT ADJUSTMENT.............................................................................7

ONNECTING THE WPGI......................................................................8

PPLICATIONS.....................................................................................9

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................

Dimensions: Length: 11.5 cm, Width: 9.5 cm, Height: 4.3 cm,

ht: 356 gr.............................................................................11

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5. WARRANTY....................................................................................

6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................

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4 5

12 14

Read First!

Warning – Safety First!

Please read and follow the instructions of the Registration Form entitling you to technical support and service-under-warranty.

Important Safety Considerations

1. Read all operating instructions.

2. In case of damage due to spilled liquids or physical damage from cks or dropping, repairs should be performed by qualified

kno service personnel only.

3. Do not allow children to use the WPGI without ad

4. Operating temperature 10 ∼ 50°C.

ult supervision.

Package Content

Your new Waves Guitar Bundle package contains:

1. The Waves/PRS Guitar Interface

2. 2 x 9V Batteries

3. CD Wall

4. Regist

5. This User

ration Card

Guide

1. Introduction

The Waves PRS Guitar Interface (WPGI) delivers your direct guitar

al to a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or other recording device.

sign It guarantees that the recorded signal captures every nuance of the original guitar tone, making it perfect for further processing or reamping.

The WPGI performs three main functions:

• Impedan

• Signal

• Pre-a

For best results, we recommend plugging into a line level console input, or bette converter.

Power

*Use only UL Listed Class 2 power adapter. Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz; Output: 12 - 18 VDC, 0.5A max.

*Use only 9V Carbon Zinc non-rechargeable batteries.

ce Matching

Balancing

mplification

r yet, a line level input on an A to D (Analog to Digital)

2. Quickstart Guide

1. Connect your ¼” jack guitar cable to the Guitar Input on the front panel of

the WPGI.

2. Connect one of the outputs on the back the corresponding input of your DAW.

3. Choose mic or line level according to your needs. (Use Line level for most

4. Turn the WPGI on and adjust your input level, starting with the gain knob at

5. Start playing!

DAWs; use Mic level to connect to a pre-amp.)

approximately center (12 o’clock).

panel of the WPGI to

3. Controls

Front Panel

1. Guitar In is a ¼” jack guitar input.

2. Gain co

3. Lev

4. Lo

5. On indic

ntrols input level adjustment.

el indicates the input level (Signal, Nominal, Over).

w Batt indicates low battery power.

ates whether the WPGI is on or off.

Rear Panel

1. +12VDC is a DC jack connector.

wer is used to turn the WPGI on and off.

2. Po

3. Lift/G

4. Balanc

5. Line/Mic toggles the XL

6. Unbala

ND eliminates ground loops. (“Lift” disconnects XLR

ground DIN.)

ed is a balanced XLR output.

R output between Line level (+4dBu)

and Mic level (-40 dB pad).

nced -10dBV is an unbalanced signal output jack.

Input Adjustment

Different guitar pickups output different levels. The front panel Trim

b is used to scale your guitar’s input level so that the optimal level

kno is fed into the recording device for the best possible Signal-to-Noise ratio without clipping.

Single coil pickups usually need a bit of a gain boost while humbucker

ctive pickups might require a slight pad to prevent them from

and a clipping.

The 3 LEDs on the front panel are there to help with this adjustment:

1. The green LED labeled “Sig” indicates the presence of signal.

2. The orange LED labeled “Nom” indicates nominal levels.

•

If it only illuminates during loud sections, boost the Trim slightly.

•

If it generally stays lit, even on long sustained notes, cut the Trim slightly.

3. The re

d LED labeled “Over” indicates that the signal is

overloading and causing clipping. If this happens often, cut the

Trim.

Connecting the WPGI

The WPGI is designed to connect to one or more audio inputs. It offers multiple optio

1. Balanc

ns for connecting to audio equipment:

ed Line Output: XLR jack for direct connection to Balanced +4dBu Line inputs. It offers the best Signal-to-Noise ratio and delivers the highest quality results.

2. Unbala

3. Balanc

nced Line Output: -10dBV 1/4” Jack compatible with most unbalanced -10dBV line inputs as well as guitar amplifiers.

ed Mic Level Output: For connecting to other preamps (such as a recording console’s mic input.)

Applications

The WPGI has 3 main applications:

1. Impedance matching impedance signal. Since most audio input loads are incompatible with a direct guitar signal, the WPGI transforms the signal, making it suitable for most audio input stages.

: Electric guitars output a high

2. Conv Guitars output an unbalanced signal which is more prone to picking up noise and fidelity loss. This problem which is compounded by longer cables, resulting in additional signal degradation. The WGPI converts the unbalanced signal to a balanced one.

3. Pre-amplific engineered especially for recording clear, undistorted guitar signal. It does not replace the sound of a dedicated guitar tube pre-amp; it provides a transparent neutral signal path, ideal for further processing and re-amplifying.

erting an Unbalanced Signal to a Balanced Signal:

ation: The WGPI’s on-board amplification was

4. Technical Specifications

INPUT TRS: Input impedance : >1Mo Max input level: 1.1 VRMS

OUTPUT BALANCED XLR:

*All measurements were preformed with volume at a nominal setting.

Output impedance: 50 oh S/N: >105 @ line level, >70 @ mic level (S measured at 1%, 1 Khz,

A Weighted

Response: 2 THD+N: <0.005 (< -90dB) @ -10dB below max sensitivity level Sensitivity: Gain: 11 Volume range: + Output short circuit protection GND lift switch

)

0-20Khz , -3dB @11Khz, -5dB @ 20Khz

1.1Vrms @ line level, 2.5 Vrms @ mic Level

dB @ line level, -28dB @ mic level. ±1.5dB

5dB, -10dB refer to nominal setting

hm unbalanced

OUTPUT UNBALANCED ¼’ (TRS):

*All measurements were preformed with volume at a nominal setting.

Output impedance: 100 o S/N: >105 @ line level, (S measured at 1%, 1 Khz, A Weighted)

Response: 2 THD+N: <0.005 (< -90dB) @ -10dB below max sensitivity level Sensitivity: Gain: 5dB Volume range: + Power supply:

Power on/off switch Dual 9V battery 12-18V DC, Nominal 60mA±10% Low Batt indicator: Blink @ 7V±0.5V

Power saving switch:

Automatic shut down when input ¼” jack is not connected

Level indicator:

Green LED – On @ 15mV rms input signal Yellow LED – On @ 100mVrms input signal Red LED – On @ 1.1Vrms input signal

0-20Khz, -3dB @11Khz, -5dB @ 20Khz

1.1Vrms @ line level, 2.5 Vrms @ mic Level

@ line level, ±1dB

5dB, -10dB refer to nominal setting

hms

Dimensions:

Length: 11.5

cm, Width: 9.5 cm, Height: 4.3 cm, Weight: 356 gr

5. Warranty

One Year limited Warranty

Waves Audio Ltd. ("Waves") warrants that the Product conforms

stantially to the specifications contained in the Product

sub documentation for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from Waves or its authorized resellers. In the case of a valid warranty claim, your sole and exclusive remedy and Waves’ entire liability under any theory of liability will be, at its option, to repair or replace the Product without charge or, if this is not possible, to refund the purchase price to you. For warranty service, please call one of Waves offices listed above, to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. After you obtain the RA number, ship the defective Product, transportation and insurance charges prepaid, to the Waves location listed above. Write the RA number in large letters on the outside of the shipping box. Enclose your name, address, telephone number, copy of original sales invoice and a detailed description of the problem. Waves will not accept responsibility for loss or damage in transit.

The Warranty is void if the Product serial numbers have been removed from the Prod modification or unauthorized repair, as determined at Waves’ discretion.

The Product is designed and manufactured for use in professional and studio a

This limited warranty, with all terms, conditions and disclaimers set forth herein, shall extend to purchases the Product within the specified warranty period. This limited warranty gives the Buyer certain rights. You may have additional rights provided by applicable laws.

Waves does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales

resentative, to assume any liability or make any additional

rep warranties or representation regarding this Product information on behalf of Waves.

uct or if the Product has been damaged by misuse,

udio systems and is not intended for other usage.

the original purchaser and anyone who

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WAVES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

IN NO EVENT WILL WAVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF WAVES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclu limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary, state to state.

Governing Law and Severability This agreement will be governed by the laws of Israel. If a court finds

any provisi enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remainder of the License shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of a dispute arising under this Agreement, you consent to jurisdiction in the State of Israel.

CT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

sion of implied warranties or

on of this License unenforceable, that provision will be

6. Technical Support

Before calling Waves for technical support, please check

www.wavesupport.net

Waves Inc. 2800 Merchants Drive Knoxville TN 3791 Tel: 1-865-909-9200 Fax: 1-865-909-9245

Outside US

Waves Audio Ltd. Azrieli Center 3 The Triangle Tower, 32nd Floor Tel-Aviv 67023, Israel Tel: 972-3-608-4000 Fax: 972-3-608-4056

http://www.waves.com

cifications subject to change without notice.

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