Empress Effects buffer plus, User Manual

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Page 2: ...noise filters and variable input loading and have added a ton of additional features such as input meters and clip level indicators AB AY switching external switch control and of course full stereo i...

Page 3: ...ion x former summing loop in 1 loop in 2 Buffer Stereo Simplified Circuit If nothing is plugged into in 2 the signal from in 1 will be automatically routed to loop out 2 This doesn t apply to Instrume...

Page 4: ...d both out 1 and out 2 note some modes do not incorporate all of the different stomp functions In those cases the toggle switch will not have any effect on the stomp function input pads pads the input...

Page 5: ...e filter with distortion and overdrive pedals in the loop you might notice a change in the high frequency response If this is the case it can usually be corrected by some gentle EQ or you may opt to p...

Page 6: ...tch The blue boost LED will flash quickly to let you know you ve entered Startup Configuration The current mode will now be displayed via the signal indicator LEDs Pressing the stomp switch will scrol...

Page 7: ...t to the right position AY to use an external switch as an instant silent tuning switch The middle position AB is for no external switch The red tuner on LED will flash each time you change the switch...

Page 8: ...In this mode loop in 1 and loop in 2 are sent to out 1 and out 2 respectively A wet dry rig can be created by using a mono effects chain returning to loop in 1 and leaving in 2 and loop in 2 disconne...

Page 9: ...e for this mode would be for someone who sometimes runs a stereo rig but also plays gigs with a mono rig You could leave your pedalboard connected in a stereo configuration and just switch over to mod...

Page 10: ...in 1 is sent to both out 1 and out 2 loop in 2 cannot be used This mode is for using a mono in mono out effects chain and sending the signal to two amps This mode is necessary so that the dry signal...

Page 11: ...the Y state loop in 1 and loop in 2 are sent to out 1 and out 2 respectively and are therefore not summed If the stomp function toggle is set to boost loop in 1 and loop in 2 are summed and sent to bo...

Page 12: ...ut 1 and out 2 In the B state loop in 2 is sent to both out 1 and out 2 When the stomp function toggle switch is set to AY in the A state loop in 1 is sent to both out 1 and out 2 In the Y state loop...

Page 13: ...in 2 are not summed and are sent to out 1 and out 2 respectively In the second state loop in 1 and loop in 2 are summed and sent to both out 1 and out 2 The stomp function toggle switch is not used Th...

Page 14: ...ve two separate instruments plugged into in 1 and in 2 and use the stomp switch to switch between them In this mode loop in 2 is sent to both outputs The stomp function toggle switch is not used A red...

Page 15: ...ate instruments plugged into in 1 and in 2 and use the stomp switch to switch between them In this mode loop in 1 and loop in 2 are summed and sent to both outputs The stomp function toggle switch is...

Page 16: ...ments plugged into in 1 and in 2 and use the stomp switch to toggle between them In this mode loop in 1 and loop in 2 are sent to out 1 and out 2 respectively and are not summed The stomp function tog...

Page 17: ...out 1 respectively and an acoustic guitar and PA system to in 2 and out 2 respectively and a single mono effects chain and use the stomp switch to select which rig is active The effects chain will be...

Page 18: ...st is applied to the amp s input When the stomp function toggle is set to AY in the A state the amp fx loop is bypassed In the Y state the amp fx loop is engaged notes In order to avoid ground loops t...

Page 19: ...h noise filters must be set the same for effective noise filtering Mode 12 boost at amp s FX loop return This mode functions exactly the same as Mode 11 with the only difference being that the boost i...

Page 20: ...rn to whichever state it was in prior to entering silent tuning mode You may also activate silent tuning instantly via an external switch External Switch The Buffer Stereo can be configured to use an...

Page 21: ...at interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...

Page 22: ...t 9V DC supplying negative tip polarity and at least 150mA of current should work Troubleshooting I m not getting any sound out of either out 1 or out 2 Make sure silent tuning isn t engaged see Silen...

Page 23: ...ay want to put your gain pedals before the Buffer Stereo or just use a bit of eq in the loop to bring back the treble Boost won t turn on in AB or AY mode The Buffer Stereo is probably configured to a...

Page 24: ...Output Impedance 2 Frequency Response 3dB THD Noise 47 600 20Hz 38kHz 0 02 104dB Input Voltage 9VDC Required Current Power Input Connector Height enclosure only Height including controls Length Width...