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SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual

3.2.5  Stage operation with instrument amplifiers
Besides being ideal for use with stereo signals, the SONIC EXCITER is also suitable 

for use with one or two individual signals, e. g. guitars. With electric guitars it can 

be used in combination with a combo amp or a separate modelling processor-

amplifier combination to give the guitar sound more presence, fullness and 

punch. A similar combination with a keyboard and an external amplifier 

is possible.
Because the two channels of the SX3040 work independently, even two different 

mono signals can be processed. 
Connect the SX3040 to the effects loop connections on your combo amplifier. 

Determine whether the effects loop connections on your amplifier work in 

series in Insert mode or in parallel in Aux Send mode. Then set the MIX controls 

accordingly (see sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2). If in doubt, refer to the instruction 

manual for your amplifier. 
If you are using a modelling processor, you must connect the processor output to 

the SX3040 input and route the SX3040 signal to the amplifier. 

SX3040

GMX212

Electric Guitar

Bass Guitar

V-AMP PRO

Return

Send

Inputs 1

Outputs 1

Inputs 2

Outputs 2

BXL3000A

Fig. 3.3: The SX3040 in use with guitar amplifiers 

Due to the small number of SX3040 controls, this is an easy processor to operate.
Perform the following steps:
1)  Connect the unit according to the application as described in section 3.2.

2)  Switch on all devices (amplifier and loudspeaker last) and ensure that the 

IN/OUT  switch  

(7)

  on the SX3040 is illuminated, i.e. that the unit is working 

and all controls are set to “MIN”. For series connection set the MIX controls to 

the middle positions; for parallel connection set them to “MAX” (see sections 

3.2.1 and 3.2.2).

3)  Turn the DRIVE control  

(1)

  until the desired bass saturation effect is 

achieved and the green LED regularly lights up when peak levels occur.

4)  Turn the TUNE control  

(2)

  to specify the frequency range for processing.

5)  Turn the HARMONICS control  

(5)

  until the desired enhancement effect in 

the high-frequency range is achieved.

6)  Turn the TUNE control  

(4)

  to specify the frequency range for processing.

7)  To compare the original and processed signals, repeatedly press the IN/OUT 

button. Then adjust the dry/wet balance as desired.

8)  Repeat steps 3) to 7) until you are satisfied with the result.

The BEHRINGER SONIC EXCITER SX3040 requires 1 U of height for installation 

in a 19-inch rack. Please make sure that you leave around 10 cm for the rear 

connections. For installation of the unit in a rack please use M6 machine screws 

and nuts.

There are various ways to integrate the SX3040 into your setup. Depending on 

the application you will need different connecting cables, and these will be 

discussed in the following section.