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ULTRABASS BX3000T

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! With the BX3000T you have acquired a pro-

level amplifier from our BX bass amplifier series. This revolutionary

bass amplifier top has many of the features of our successful

BX1200. Our top goal when designing the BX3000T was to set

new standards. In fact, the BX3000T is a bass amp that gives

you a full set of features plus a comprehensive range of

connection and expansion options. With this amp youll certainly

rattle the planet!

BEHRINGER is an audio engineering company that has been

successfully developing products for studio and live applications

for many years now. Our range of products includes

microphones and a variety of 19" devices (compressors,

enhancers, noise gates, tube processors, headphone amps,

digital effects devices, DI boxes, etc.) as well as monitoring and

P.A. speakers plus professional live and recording consoles.

You will find all of our technical know-how combined in your

BX3000T.

Flexibility has become a particularly important factor in the

music business over the past few years. Modern bass players

need to offer a broad range of sounds, but should still be able to

play in different kinds of applications at short notice: home

recording, studio, live concerts. For this reason, it has always

been our prime concern to give you a bass amplifier that offers

a complete set of useful functions, but can still be operated

intuitively and quickly.

Additionally, the world of electric bass playing has changed:

new basses, with five or six strings, are being launched all the

time, there are effects devices and the desire to create ones

own unique soundwhich can only be achieved with

innovative amplifiers. Our unique ULTRABASS BX3000T gives

you pioneering sounds and power galore.

We have expanded our BX Series with this amplifier top to

give you all the freedom you need when expanding your set-up.

No matter which speakers or cabinets you preferwith its

superb sound, your BX3000T will bring some life into your speaker.

As technology advances, youve got to keep track of the latest

technological breakthroughs to avoid falling by the wayside.

Which is what we did, by continuously improving this bass

amplifier and including many of your valuable suggestions.

Experience a new-generation bass amp with fascinating

features:
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Astounding sound diversity through SHAPE filter and

ULTRABASS sub-harmonics processor.

Unbelievable punch through innovative DYNAMIZER preamp

technology.

More gain, but no distortion through built-in limiter.

Optimum level metering through clearly visible VU meter.

A 5-band EQ with additional Deep and Bright functions

meets all requirements in terms of tone-shaping.

Plenty of power plus a built-in DI outputeven on big stages

youll cut a fine figure with your BX3000T.

1.1 The design concept

This absolutely low-noise and indestructible bass amp

represents the current state of the art.

The rugged enclosure of your ULTRABASS ensures that the

unit will withstand rough handling on the road over many years.

1.1.1 Patented DYNAMIZER technology

When it comes to amplifying the signals delivered by electric

instruments, youve got to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Unlike mixed or mastered signals, electric instruments usually

deliver extremely high signal peaks which, when raised in gain,

produce nasty distortion. How an amplifier responds to these

signal peaks can therefore be seen as one of its most essential

quality features.

Many manufacturers use limiters preceding the power stage

to limit dynamic signal peaks. However, the problem is the preamp,

which is why weve equipped the BX3000T with our unique

DYNAMIZER preamp circuitry that gives you a lively and punchy

sound with signal peakseven if the amp reaches its power

limits. Extreme signal peaks are limited effectively while the

average level and hence the power of the overall signal is raised.

The sound gets more vivid and powerful in character, without

any unmusical distortion. With its limiter in the power stage it is

virtually impossible to overdrive the ULTRABASS BX3000T.

1.2 Before you get started

1.2.1 Shipment

Your BX3000T was carefully packed at the factory and the

packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling.

Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the

packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage

that may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to

BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping

company immediately, otherwise claims for damage

or replacement may not be granted. Shipping claims

must be made by the consignee.

1.2.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling

and please do not place the ULTRABASS on high temperature

devices such as radiators etc. to avoid overheating.

Before you connect your ULTRABASS to the mains,

please make sure that your local voltage matches

the voltage required by the unit:

The fuse holder on the female mains connector has 3 triangular

markings, with two of these triangles opposing each other. The

ULTRABASS is set to the operating voltage printed next to these

markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse

holder by 180°. CAUTION: This instruction does not apply

to export models exclusively designed e.g. for 120 V

operation!

If you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be

sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating.

Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for details.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same

type and rating! Please refer to the

SPECIFICATIONS for details.

The mains connection of the BX3000T is made by using the

enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all

of the international safety certification requirements.

Please make sure that all units have a proper

ground connection. For your own safety, never

remove or disable the ground conductor from the

unit or of the AC power cord.

1.2.3 Warranty

Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card

within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to benefit from

our extended warranty. The serial number is printed on the top

side of the unit. Or register online at www.behringer.com.