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NanoVerb Reference Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Alesis NanoVerb Effects Processor. To take full advantage of the NanoVerb’s functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user’s manual carefully. How To Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of t[...]

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Contents NanoVerb Reference Manual 3 C ONTENTS Your First Session with the NanoVerb ................................ ............................... 7 Unpacking and Inspection ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 7 Basic Connections ................................ .................[...]

Contents 4 NanoVerb Reference Manual Rear Panel ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 26 Power ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 26 Bypass ................................[...]

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Your First Session with the NanoVerb– Chapter 1 NanoVerb Reference Manual 7 C HAPTER 1 Y OUR F IRST S ESSION WITH THE N ANO V ERB Unpacking and Inspection Your NanoVerb was packed carefully at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you n[...]

Chapter 1 – Your First Session with the NanoVerb 8 NanoVerb Reference Manual ¿ Before turning on the NanoVerb’s power, check the following items: • Have all connections been made correctly? • Are the volume controls of the amplifier or mixer turned down? ¡ Insert the Power jack into the [POWER] input on the rear panel of the NanoVerb and [...]

Your First Session with the NanoVerb– Chapter 1 NanoVerb Reference Manual 9 • Signal LED. The Signal LED displays the signal level coming into the Input. During normal operation, this LED should turn green whenever there is signal coming into the inputs. If the signal level is at the maximum, this LED will turn red and you will begin to hear th[...]

Chapter 1 – Your First Session with the NanoVerb 10 NanoVerb Reference Manual Placement and Installation The NanoVerb may be mounted almost anywhere it's needed: on a table, on top of an amp, next to a mixing console. In any case, make sure to place it safely where it will not fall or be damaged. If it will be on furniture, make sure to atta[...]

Connections – Chapter 2 NanoVerb Reference Manual 11 C HAPTER 2 C ONNECTIONS AC Power Hookup The NanoVerb comes with a power adapter suitable for the voltage of the country it is shipped to (either 110 or 220V, 50 or 60 Hz). To turn on the NanoVerb, plug the small end of the power adapter cord into NanoVerb’s [POWER] socket and the male (plug) [...]

Chapter 2 – Connections 12 NanoVerb Reference Manual Typical Applications The audio inputs and outputs are typically used in one of three ways: • from one or two effect/aux send outputs of a mixer, and out to the effect return inputs of the mixer; or, • from a line-level instrument (like a guitar or keyboard with either a mono or stereo outpu[...]

Connections – Chapter 2 NanoVerb Reference Manual 13 • Mono. Connect a 1/4" phone cord to the [LEFT] INPUT o f the NanoVerb from a mono source, and another 1/4" phone cord from the [LEFT] output of the NanoVerb to an amplification system or mixer input. LEFT INPUT LEFT OUTPUT FROM INSTRUMENT OR EFFECTS SEND TO AMPLIFIER OR MIXING CONS[...]

Chapter 2 – Connections 14 NanoVerb Reference Manual Interfacing to a Mixing Console The NanoVerb handles mono or stereo sends at all system levels. The input circuitry of the NanoVerb can easily handle professional +4 dBu levels (+20 dBu peaks), while having enough input and output gain to interface with the low -10 dBV signal levels of home rec[...]

Connections – Chapter 2 NanoVerb Reference Manual 15 Mono In - Stereo Out. If you only want to feed the NanoVerb a mono input, but wish to connect both of its outputs back to the mixer, you will need three 1/4" audio cables. Connect a 1/4" phone cord from an effect send to the [LEFT] input of the NanoVerb, another 1/4" phone cord f[...]

Chapter 2 – Connections 16 NanoVerb Reference Manual In the above hookups, you must set correct levels on the mixer's individual Aux Sends, Aux Masters, and Aux Return masters (as well as the NanoVerb's own controls) to get good, clean, quiet results. J Improper level setting is the most common cause of noise and distortion problems. By[...]

Connections – Chapter 2 NanoVerb Reference Manual 17 Once the proper connection has been made, you must set the desired "wet/dry" balance using the NanoVerb's [MIX] control. The [INPUT] and [OUTPUT] controls of the NanoVerb should be set for unity gain: the volume when the Insert jack is plugged in the mixer should be approximately[...]

Chapter 2 – Connections 18 NanoVerb Reference Manual MIXER LEFT MASTER OUT LEFT INPUT LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT OUTPUT RIGHT INPUT RIGHT MASTER OUT POWER AMP Using the NanoVerb with a Powered Mixer You can dramatically improve the sound quality of a powered mixer by connecting a digital effects units such as the NanoVerb to it in the same way you would c[...]

Connections – Chapter 2 NanoVerb Reference Manual 19 Avoiding Ground Loops In today’s studio, where it seems every piece of equipment has complex routing and computer logic, there are many opportunities for ground loop problems to occur. These show up as hums, buzzes or sometimes radio reception and can occur if a piece of equipment “sees” [...]

Chapter 2 – Connections 20 NanoVerb Reference Manual Footswitch On the rear panel you will find a footswitch jack labeled [BYPASS]. This is a mono jack with connections for a normal momentary footswitch. The footswitch must be plugged in before the NanoVerb has its power turned on. You should not use the footswitch supplied with a guitar amplifie[...]

Overview of Programs – Chapter 3 NanoVerb Reference Manual 21 C HAPTER 3 O VERVIEW OF P ROGRAMS Reverb Effects Reverb is made up of a large number of distinct echoes, called reflections. In a natural acoustic space, each reflection’s amplitude and brightness decays over time. This decaying action is influenced by the room size, the location of [...]

Chapter 3 – Overview of Programs 22 NanoVerb Reference Manual Nonlinear (1 Program) In the mid '80s, a certain British producer/engineer (who shall remain anonymous) discovered a clever way of creating a huge drum sound. He would place the drum set in a large, reverberant room, mic the room and chop off the end of the reverb tail with a nois[...]

Overview of Programs – Chapter 3 NanoVerb Reference Manual 23 LFO DETUNE DELAY LEFT DRY SIGNAL RIGHT CHORUSED OUTPUT FEEDBACK DETUNE FEEDBACK DRY SIGNAL DRY SIGNAL LEFT CHORUSED OUTPUT LFO DELAY RIGHT DRY SIGNAL Flange- First used in the 1960s, “flanging” was achieved by the use of two tape recorders that would record and play back the same p[...]

Chapter 3 – Overview of Programs 24 NanoVerb Reference Manual Chorus/Room 1 - The first multieffects program is a layered true stereo chorus and large room reverb. It works great on guitars, synths and electric pianos. Chorus/Room 2 - The other multieffects program adds a delay to the chorus/room sound for a different flavor. It works well for sl[...]

Description of Controls – Chapter 4 NanoVerb Reference Manual 25 C HAPTER 4 D ESCRIPTION OF C ONTROLS Front Panel Input Level The [INPUT] Level controls the level of the signal being fed into the NanoVerb. The NanoVerb can operate with signal levels anywhere from +4dBu pro audio gear to -20 dBV guitar level signals. To set the input level, watch [...]

Chapter 4 – Description of Controls 26 NanoVerb Reference Manual This is a plug for connecting the Alesis Model P3 9VAC power supply (supplied). The power supply included with the NanoVerb is compatible with the electrical requirements of the country of purchase, and should be connected to the proper electrical outlet. (In the USA, this is 120VAC[...]

Troubleshooting – Chapter 5 NanoVerb Reference Manual 27 C HAPTER 5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Index If you experience problems while operating the NanoVerb, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance. Symptom Cause Solution The Power LED does not light when[...]

Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting 28 NanoVerb Reference Manual Customers in the USA and Canada: If the problem persists, call Alesis USA at 1 - 310-841-2272 and request the Product Support department. Talk the problem over with one of our technicians; if necessary, you will be given a return order (RO) number and instructions on how to return the unit.[...]

Specifications NanoVerb Reference Manual 29 S PECIFICATIONS Electrical Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range: >90dB "A" wtg., 20 Hz-22kHz Distortion: <0.009% @ 1kHz, nominal level (-12 dBfs) <0.005% @ peak level Crosstalk: <90dB below full scale Input Number of Channels: 2 Format: 1/4" unbalanced No[...]