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    Version 1.0 March 2005 Users manual ULTRACOUSTIC AT108[...]

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    2 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manua[...]

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    3 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 ULTRACOUSTIC Ultracompact 15-Watt Acoustic Instrument Amplifier with V TC T echnology s Extremely versatile 2-channel acoustic instrument amplifier s Powerful 20-Watt, 8" dual-cone speaker for wide frequency response s Additional microphone input with separate volume control s VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry for tube-like sound[...]

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    4 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! By purchasing the AT108, you have obtained a first-class instrument amplifier that offers you the authentic tube-like sound in an amazingly compact housing. The ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 amplifier was designed specifically for practicing. An additional XLR microphone connector lets you mike up an acous[...]

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    5 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 2. WIRING TIPS + If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be honored. + Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport. + Make sure that no children are[...]

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    6 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS The MIC INPUT connector is a balanced XLR microphone input. Connect your instrument to the INSTR(UMENT) INPUT jack, using a standard instrument cable equipped with 1/4" TS connectors. The MIC VOL(UME) control determines the volume level of the microphone channel. The INSTR(UMENT) VOL(UME) control determ[...]

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    7 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 5. SPECIFICATIONS 4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS Except for the microphone input, the inputs and outputs are laid out as 1/4" connectors. More information about the connectors can be found in chapter 5, SPECIFICATIONS. Please refer to Fig. 2.1 and 2.2 to learn about hooking up your amp. + Please keep in mind that all the equip[...]

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    8 ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 6. WARRANTY T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the ti me of printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use neithe[...]