AUDIO DEVICES
THE WAVE – TRUE ANALOG MULTICHORUS
USER MANUAL
- Congratulations for purchasing this amazing and unique piece of gear! –
Our incredible love towards this device pushed us to study it intensely to uncover its 30-yearsold secrets, and after 3 years, thousands of attempts, more than 20 prototypes, we have finally
got to The Wave - True Analog MultiChorus.
With this device, Shiva wants to offer the most accurate reproduction of the original CS-5 in
every little detail.
Currently, The Wave is the only totally analog chorus, based on the bucked-brigade-delay
technology, with 6 different but combinable wave forms and 3 totally independent delay lines.
There’s nothing like The Wave, and we are proud to produce it.
Luca Baratella
Shiva Audio Devices
WARNING!!
This device uses potentially lethal voltage, its use is
recommended only for experienced and highly qualified.
WARNING!!
Before plug in your IEC connector you MUST CHECK voltage
selector switch on rear panel!
TECHNICAL FEATURES
FRONT PANEL
(from left to right)
• INPUT PAD: -12dB pad to use the device with both low signals (-20Dbu) and
line signals (+4Dbu).
• BYPASS: it bypasses the effect totally.
• MONO/STEREO MODE: it collapses the stereo image to enable the use in
mono.
• LFO MODE: it allows you to choose between 2 totally independent
modulation options.
1. The “PRESET” mode activates 3 sinusoidal waves - the user cannot
modify them.
2. The “MANUAL” mode activates 3 more wave forms, which the user can
modify thanks to the controls listed below. Both these modes can be
activated simultaneously.
• INTENSITY (x3): the heart of the effect. These 3 potentiometers will enable
you to control the wave forms of each oscillator (MANUAL mode).
• RATE: it regulates the speed of the oscillator, only one potentiometer for the
3 delay lines (MANUAL mode).
• OUTPUTS LEVEL METER: it allow you to visually check levels of each
outputs.
REAR PANEL
(from left to right)
• IEC CONNECTOR: standard IEC connector for plug in regular wall voltage.
Protection fuse included.
• VOLTAGE SELECTOR: voltage selector between 230 volts and 115 volts. It’s
very important check this selector BEFORE plug in your standard IEC
connector.
• REMOTE BYPASS SWITCH: latching type switch between tip and sleeve. It
allow you to bypass The Wave. When The Wave is bypassed, it acts as stereo
splitter.
• REMOTE RATE SWITCH: latching type switch between tip and sleeve. It acts
ONLY when MANUAL mode is activated and allow you to have the slowest
rate available.
• LEFT OUTPUT: Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (6.3mm jack) connectors
(see note 1).
• RIGHT OUTPUT: Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (6.3mm jack) connectors
(see note 1).
• INPUT: Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (6.3mm jack) connectors (see note
1).
Note 1: can be used only one type of connector for a time
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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Do not open for any reason. The removal of the rear panel or below involves the operator
exposure to potentially hazardous voltages.
Do not remove any screws.
Do not expose this devices to rain, splashing water, excessive humidity, steam, dust,
metal particles or any other material
Do not expose this devices to heat sources.
Always use power cords intact. In particular, never interrupt the conductor central plugs
or sockets that provides protective ground the metal casing.
For any question please contact us at:
info@shivaaudio.com
www.shivaaudio.com
Last review: March 2014