Behringer No Manuel D’Utilisation

V-AMP 3 User Manual 

Press the B and D buttons simultaneously to enter configuration mode. 
The display shows the current selection. Use the BANK UP and BANK 
DOWN arrow buttons to select a new configuration. See table for 
routing options.

When headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack, the V-AMP 3 

automatically switches to Studio 1 (S1) operating mode.
Press the TAP key and turn the GAIN knob to adjust the input sensitiv-

ity to match the output of your guitar’s pickups. If the CLIP LED lights, 
the input sensitivity must be reduced. Only raise the sensitivity if the 
pickups have particularly weak output. 

To exit configuration mode, press the TUNER/EXIT button. 

Studio 1 

(S1)

Stereo operation with 

selected effects and 

speaker simulations.

V-AMP 3 as practice amp, e.g. with 

 •

headphones. 

Recording situation: (V-AMP 3 is 

 •

connected to stereo line channel on 

the mixing console).

Studio 2 

(S2)

Left (dry 

signal, only 

compressor 

plus 

auto-wah).

Right (with 

modulation, 

delay and 

reverb 

effects).

Recording situation: with the left 

 •

channel connected to the recording 

device. The right channel is used 

for monitoring only (with effect). 

Advantage: while recording, you don't 

have to specify the effect used during 

the mix-down, but can still monitor 

wet signals.

Live 1 (L1)

Stereo operation + 

additional 3-band 

EQ (adjustable in 

CONFIGURATION mode).

V-AMP 3 connected to a guitar amp 

 •

with stereo input. The additional 

EQ (BASS, MID & TREBLE controls) 
allows you to match the sound to 

the amplifier used. The additional EQ 

does not affect the settings of 

your presets.

Live 2 (L2)

Stereo operation + 

additional 3-band EQ, 

but without cabinet 

simulation.

Here, too, the V-AMP 3 can be 

 •

connected to a guitar amp with a 

stereo input. The additional EQ (BASS, 

MID & TREBLE controls) allows you 

to match the sound to the amplifier 

used. However, since no cabinet 

simulation is enabled, the speaker 

sound is determined by the combo/

cabinet used.

Live 3 (L3)

Left 

+ additional 

3-band 

EQ with 

modulation, 

delay and 

reverb 

effects, but 

without 

cabinet 

simulation

Right 

with 

cabinet and 

modulation, 

delay and 

reverb 

effects, but 

without 

additional 

3-band EQ.

V-AMP 3 as a stage amp, with the left 

 •

output connected to a line input on 
the monitor amp. The additional EQ 

(BASS, MID & TREBLE controls) allows 

you to match the sound optimally to 

the monitor amp. The right channel 

(DI Out) is connected to the mixing 

console or stage box and is used for 

the FOH mix.

When using headphones, the V-AMP 3 will automatically switch into 
Studio Mode 1 (S1). This stereo mode works well for both monitoring 
and recording with effects, amp and speaker modeling. If you are certain 
the tone you have selected is what you want permanently recorded, 
then Studio Mode 1 is a good option. This Mode does not apply the 
3-band EQ to the signal, but most recording programs have advanced 
graphic EQ capabilities that allow you much more precise adjustments. 

In addition to advanced EQ, recording programs often possess high 
quality effects plug-ins that can be tweaked and edited to your heart’s 
content. In this regard, Studio Mode 2 may be a better option to allow 
the most editing flexibility. This configuration sends a signal with amp 
and speaker simulation in both channels, but only the right output has 
the effects, leaving the left output “dry” and ready for editing in your 
DAW. You may either record both outputs to separate tracks, or only 
record the “dry” left output while monitoring the right output. 

Visit www.behringer.com for tips about integrating your V-AMP 3 with 
your computer system and exchanging presets and experiences with 
other V-AMP users. 

When performing live with the V-AMP 3, the most common way to get 
the sound to the crowd is to run the unit into an amplifier on stage, 
route your signal directly into a mixing board, or both. 

If you chose to run the outputs directly to the main mixer, Live Mode 
1 will be the best option as it includes amp and speaker simulation, 
effects, and the 3-band EQ. You will have no sound on stage unless the 
signal is sent to a monitor speaker, so make sure the venue can accom-
modate this setup. 

Another option is to use Live Mode 2 and run the V-AMP 3 into the 
effects loop return inputs of 2 different guitar amps. This configuration 
does not feature speaker simulation and allows the amplifier’s natural 
speaker sound to go unaltered. In this scenario, the amps would be 
mic’ed on stage to get the sound to the house speakers, and having a 
dedicated monitor would be less important. 

The most practical and versatile way to use the V-AMP 3 in a live setting 
is using Live Mode 3. This allows you to send the left output (without 
speaker simulation) to an amp’s effects loop return to provide on-stage 
volume, and also send the right output (with speaker simulation) to the 
main mixer for inclusion in the main house mix.