Waves/PRS Guitar Interface User's Manual
Waves/PRS Guitar Interface User's Manual
Waves/PRS Guitar Interface User's Manual
User’s Manual
Read First!
Package Content
1
Introduction and Quick Start Guide
The unit offers Guitar Impedance Matching, Signal Balancing and Pre-
amplification. It gives a high-quality Guitar Input stage that outputs an
audio workstation friendly signal through a range of output connection
options for fast and easy connection to most commercial audio inputs.
This Users Manual contains all the information required for you to
make the most of your WGPI. It is recommended to read the manual
thoroughly before using the WPGI. In case you can’t wait to get on with
it, here are a few quick start instructions:
2
Power
We Recommend:
To start playing
1. Connect your (¼” jack) guitar cable to the Guitar Input on the
front panel of the WPGI.
2. Connect one of the WPGI’s outputs to the corresponding input
of your DAW.
3. Toggle the balanced line switch to mic or line level according
to your needs. Use line level for most DAWs. Use mic level to
connect to the WPGI to a pre-amp.
4. Turn the unit on and adjust your input level (see below). We
recommend starting with the gain knob at approximately center
(12 o’ clock).
5. Start playing!
3
Controllers Overview
4
Controllers Overview
Front Panel:
Rear Panel:
1. +12VDC: DC jack connector
2. Power On/Off switch
3. GND/Lift: This switch allows you to eliminate ground loops.
“Lift” disconnects XLR ground DIN.
4. Balanced: An XLR balanced signal output
5. Line/Mic: This switch toggles the XLR output between +4dBV
line level and mic level -40 dB pad.
6. Unbalanced -10dBV: An unbalanced signal output jack.
5
Input adjustment
Different guitar pickups supply different output levels. The front panel
Trim knob can be used to scale the guitar’s input level so that it feeds
the best level into the recording device for optimal Signal to Noise
Ratio without clipping.
Single coil pickups usually enjoy a bit of a gain boost while humbucker
and active pickups sometimes require a slight pad to prevent them
from clipping.
The 3 LEDs on the front panel are there to help with this adjustment:
6
2. Connecting The WPGI
Possible Connections
The WPGI offers multiple options for connecting to audio equipment as
follows:
Using the Balanced +4dBU Line level via XLR is the definitive best
choice for getting the highest quality results when recording an
electric guitar using the WPGI.
7
Applications
8
Contact Waves Sales and technical support
Before calling Waves for technical support, please first check the
Waves website (http://www.waves.com) for technical support issues
and the latest information. Contacting the tech support or the sales
department via our website is preferred, and is more efficient in terms
of being able to provide you with complete documentation and
solutions.
http://www.waves.com
Paul Reed Smith Guitars, PRS Guitars, and the PRS Logo are
registered trademarks of Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Ltd.
9
Technical Specifications
INPUT TRS:
S/N: >105 @ line level, >70 @ mic level (S measured at 1%, 1 Khz,
A Weighted)
10
OUTPUT UNBALANCED ¼’ (TRS):
Power supply:
Power on/off switch
Dual 9V battery
12-18V DC, Nominal 60mA±10%
Low Batt indicator: Blink @ 7V±0.5V
Level indicator:
Green LED – On @ 15mV rms input signal
Yellow LED – On @ 100mVrms input signal
Red LED – On @ 1.1Vrms input signal
Dimensions:
Length: 11.5 cm, Width: 9.5 cm, Height: 4.3 cm, Weight: 356 gr
11
Warranty
The Warranty is void if the Product serial numbers have been removed
from the Product or if the Product has been damaged by misuse,
modification or unauthorized repair, as determined at Waves’
discretion.
This limited warranty, with all terms, conditions and disclaimers set
forth herein, shall extend to the original purchaser and anyone who
purchases the Product within the specified warranty period. This
limited warranty gives the Buyer certain rights. You may have
additional rights provided by applicable laws.
Waves does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales
representative, to assume any liability or make any additional
warranties or representation regarding this Product information on
behalf of Waves.
12
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER
ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WAVES
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
13