NR-1 Nova Reverb USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Input Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Your tone is everything The sensation of weight, the grandiose design and overall build quality instinctively tell you that the Nova pedals aren’t just ordinary stompboxes.
OVERVIEW R output L mono R input L power mono Guitar Effects Technology decay pre delay dynamix mix level color off inv pos algorithm select small medium large tiled room plain classic vintage spring small medium church classic concert hall tin silver gold stomp amb mod plate specials manual preset hold to STORE NOVA REVERB PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL REVERB 4
OVERVIEW Connections 1 - Power The Nova Reverb require 12V DC 300 mA. Use the power supply provided in the product box or a power supply with similar specifications. 2 - Inputs 1/4” mono jack connections for signal input. Use left input for mono signal or use both left and right inputs for connecting a stereo signal. 3 - Outputs 1/4” mono jack connections for signal output. Use left output for mono or both outputs for stereo. mode. Manual mode is “What You See Is What You Get”-mode.
OPERATION knobs and LEDs. When storing a preset from preset mode only the edited parameters are stored. Bypass When neither manual nor preset mode LEDs are lit the pedal is in bypass mode. Knobs 6 - Decay This knob sets the reverb decay time. The decay time is the time it takes for the reverb diffuse field to decay 60 dB. This is also perceived as the “length” of the reverb. 7 - Pre-Delay This knob sets the pre-delay time.
OPERATION Input Level Calibration Reverb Types Your Nova Reverb pedal is per default set up to work well right out the box - just as any other stompbox pedal. However, you can optimize the performance of your Nova pedals AD/DA converters by calibrating the input sensitivity. Follow this step-by-step guide: Reverb type and sub-type can be selected using buttons 11-15. • Press once to select type. • Press same selector additional times to select subtype.
OPERATION 12 - Spring Press SPRING to select between the following types of spring reverb: Plain, Classic and Vintage. 13 - Hall Press Hall to select between the following types of hall reverb: Small, Medium, Church, Classic and Concert. Plain Spring This reverb type is the least colored spring emulation included in the Nova Reverb. Compared to the Classic Spring and Vintage Spring types, Plain Spring is the most neutral sounding of the three.
OPERATION the original and natural characteristics of the source material. If you’re looking for a sound with long decay times the Concert Hall is excellent and you’ll get a large and broad sound that is very distinctive. amount of exquisite and gentle coloring with crystalline brightness and subtle diffusion. Use this reverb for just about anything, and especially when you want to add that complete and personal ambience.
OPERATION Ambience With focus on the early reflections that defines the perception of a room size, the Ambience Reverb type is typically used on dry recordings simply to emulate a feeling of environment. Ambience and room definition are the keywords here. Reverb Spill-over Modulated A reverb type where the diffuse field is modulated via complex LFOs. An excellent choice for vintage style guitar sounds, Wurlitzer pianos and much more.
SETUP EXAMPLE - MONO/STEREO This setup illustrates how to use the Nova Reverb pedal in a mono setup (one amp only) or stereo setup (two amps). A reverb is usually placed as the last effect before amplification power. Therefore, - place all drive and modulation effects prior to the Nova Reverb pedal.
SETUP EXAMPLE - SEND/RETURN R output L mono Expand this setup to stereo by connecting the Nova pedal right output to the return of a second amp. INPUT (Left) OUTPUT (Left) Return Input Send This example illustrates how to connect your Nova Reverb pedal as a send/return effect in an effects loop. This is the correct placement of the Nova Reverb if you use the preamp section of the amp for overdrive sounds.
CAB HEAD R output L mono R input L power mono Guitar Effects Technology decay pre delay dynamix mix level color off inv Input This setup illustrates how to use the Nova pedal in a mono setup using a head and a speaker cabinet. A reverb is usually placed as the last effect before amplification power. Therefore, if you use the drive channel in the head it is essential that the reverb is placed in the loop.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs Connectors: Input type Impedance: Max. Input Level: Analog Outputs Connectors: Max. Output Level: Output type Impedance Sense input impedance Overall data D to A Conversion A to A delay Dynamic range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk EMC Complies with: 14 ¼” phone jacks w. monosense Single ended 1 MOhm 16 dBu @ 12V supply Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: General Finish: ¼” phone jacks w.
