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RPM-1 Vacuum-Tube Rotary Speaker Emulator Contents Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DU CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrow point in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit.
Power and Grounding Information: The RPM-1 is equipped with a three-prong, • Spike/Surge Protectors: This is an inexpensive grounded power cord for your protection. Do solution to all but the severest of AC line not cut off the ground prong of the plug, and conditions.
Front Panel Power Switch Rotor Acceleration Turn on the RPM-1 before your mixer or amplifier, or turn down volume on mixer or amp if you are going to switch the RPM-1 on or off. Because the low-frequency rotor in a rotating speaker cabinet is much larger than the horn, it takes longer to speed up and slow down than the horn does. The Rotor Acceleration control determines how fast the Rotor sound speeds up and slows down - clockwise makes the acceleration time shorter.
INPUT LEFT (MONO) OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT (MONO) LHORN RIGHT RHORN FOOTSWITCH ROTOR CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER Matching Bypass and Effect levels 4 Rear Panel When setting up your instrument volume and RPM-1 Input levels, use the Bypass button or the Bypass footswitch to alternate between the Bypass and Effect sounds while you are playing, and adjust the Input control until the two levels are equal.
Performance Notes Note Drive control. The RPM-1 contains a 12AX7A vacuum tube, which must be warm to run properly. Note the air vents on the front of the case. Make sure that these are never blocked, and ensure that no foreign object enters these vents. Adjusting the Drive The Drive control, Input control and the volume of your instrument all interact to create the distortion sound of the RPM-1.
For tube-amp distortion for rhythm guitar, turn up the Drive control. This will give a warm distortion similar to classic tube amplifier / bass speaker cabinet combinations. Keyboard sounds 6 The RPM-1 sounds great on a variety of keyboard sounds, especially when used on a mixer FX send so that you can blend the RPM-1 sound with the direct sound. A touch of distortion will enhance the realism of electric piano sounds, and the cabinet emulation simulates the built in speakers of popular electric pianos.
Specifications FCC Notice DigiTech RPM -1 Vacuum Tube Rotary Speaker Emulator This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
