MICRO-VRQuick Start Guide
What’s in the Box
MICRO-VR Amplifier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide.
Hookup Diagrams
Standard Setup
Parallel Setup
Daisy Chain Setup
Note: Use same impedance cabinets in parallel setups and when daisy-chaining
Front & Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panel Descriptions
- Input: Connect a passive or active instrument to this Input jack.
- –15 dB Pad: Reduces input level by 15 dB when connecting an active instrument to the Input jack.
- Peak LED: Indicates when the input signal is clipping.
- Gain Knob: Varies the intensity of the signal sent to the preamplifier.
- EQ Knobs: Boost or cut the level at certain frequencies to enhance the sound.
- Volume: Controls the overall speaker output and headphone levels.
- Limit Switch/Limit LED: Switch turns limiter on or off. LED illuminates when the signal triggers the internal limiter.
- Audio In: Input for an MP3 player or another music source.
- Phones Output: Combination playback of the 1/4″ Input and Audio Input.
- Power Switch: Turns the power on or off.
- Power/Voltage Select Switch: Input socket for the power cable and switch for local AC voltage selection.
- Speaker Outputs: 1/4″ TS outputs for connecting speakers.
- Effects Loop: Connect the input and output of an external FX processor.
- Line Output: Feeds an external mixer or recording device.
Getting Started
- Read and understand the included “Important Safety Instructions.”
- Make sure the power switch is off before making any connections.
- Push the line cord securely into the amplifier’s IEC connector and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet. The amplifier may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated near the IEC connector.
- Connect an instrument to the MICRO-VR Input jack with a 1/4″ instrument cable. Connect speaker cables to speaker cabinets with 1/4″ TS ends.
- With the Gain and Volume controls fully off, turn on the amplifier by pressing the top edge of the power switch.
- While playing the instrument, adjust the Gain and Volume knobs to the preferred level.
- Adjust the EQ knobs and switches to taste.
Technical Specifications
| Output Power Rating | 150W RMS @ 8Ω (5% THD)200W RMS @ 4Ω (5% THD) |
| Signal-to-Noise | 72 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, unweighted) |
| Maximum Gain | 62 dB @ Tone controls centered |
| Power Requirements | 100 – 120V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 150W220 – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 150W |
| Size (H x W x D) | 7.5 x 12 x 10 in190 x 305 x 254 mm |
| Weight | 9.9 lb4.5 kg |
All specifications subject to change
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