Brunetti MILLE CR CUSTOM RELEASE User manual

By reading this manual you will deeply know the device you bought and will
have the chance to fully experience its potential. Our sets are handmade.
This is why you could nd some sound and structural differences. This testies
the handmade making of the product.
OWNER’S MANUAL

MILLE CUSTOM RELEASE is the new Brunetti tube preamp in rack format. After 15 years
from the birth of its forefather Mille, we are proud to reintroduce it aesthetically and
technically revised. We are familiar with the obsessive and constant tendency of
musicians to experiment new solutions always in search of different and unique
sounds. This is the reason why we have developed an extraordinary instrument.
MILLE CR offers a wide selection of sounds with unconceivable timbre features in a
guitar preamp. Warmth, dynamics and denition merge cleanly helping you to easily
create your own sound. This manual is intended to be a useful help to deeply know
the MILLE potential. We recommend the reading as well to those who already know
the product typology. Alternatively, please devote a little of your time to experience
your MILLE CR before your live performance, if possible!
Switch MAIN ... ON!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CHOICE!
6 CHANNELS: CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD PLEXI, LEAD MODERN, STEP-UP PLEXI, STEP-UP MODERN
GUITAR MAIN INPUT on the front panel and AUX on the rear for RACK wiring
SERIAL/PARALLEL STERO FX-LOOP with level switch for STOMP
EFFECTS or RACK SYSTEM (Send - Return L - Return R)
MAIN L - R (FLAT) OUTPUTS for power ampliers
EMU L - R (FILTERED) OUTPUTS for recording consoles/mixers
MIDI IN/THRU for automatic switching functions (also manual)
CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD PLEXI, LEAD MODERN, STEP-UP
VOLTAGE STABILIZED power supply, ZERO “HUM” TOROIDAL transformer
POWER MAIN switch on the front panel
6x 12AX7/ECC83 TAD RT001 Premium Selected TUBES
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 2U RACK / DEPTH: 235mm - 9.25in
WEIGHT 3,5Kg - 7.71lbs
BOX CONTENT: Power cable & owner’s manual
SPECIFICATIONS

CHANNELS AND FUNCTIONS
CLEAN
CLEAN is the channel for pristine, balanced and
naturally compressed sounds. Thanks to PRE-control
you can achieve a very smooth saturation. Dynamics
will be harmonious and well dened with no loss of
warmth. The equalization section is the typical passive
control, very light in its action and useful to nd your
shape in every kind of guitar/pickup combination.
The BRIGHT switch works on a frequency range from
3KHz to >10KHz. The MASTER control adjusts the signal
sent to the effects loop (SEND) and to outputs.
CRUNCH
CRUNCH is the bridge channel between CLEAN and LEAD. Its timbre
has been carefully studied to work at its best when you use it as semi-
clean or full-crunch, an hard-to-nd quality in similar sections of other
productions. You can vary from a semi-clean full of body with great
presence on medium range, to an aggressive full-crunch never
harsh. This is a versatile channel with a huge dynamic range. Here
too, the equalization controls are typical of our production: they are
passive so they would not cause the sound to become harsh and
they are perfect in every situation. The RAW switch adds harmonics
between 8KHz and 10KHz and is great in high/medium gain levels.
The MASTER control adjusts the signal sent to the effects loop (SEND)
and to outputs.
LEAD
LEAD channel includes 2 sections: LEAD PLEXI and LEAD MODERN. As you can easily deduce, the 2 modes
are absolutely different, almost opposites. The LEAD PLEXI has been conceived to obtain a “vintage style”
saturation without too much vehemence in high range and it is rich in bass. In this case too, you have to
interpret the term LEAD because, in a low gain condition, the LEAD PLEXI acts as a rich and fat crunch that
could be suitable for solo performances. The STEP-UP function heightens harmonics to the utmost and leads
compression and distortion of the channel to the limits but maintaining the “brown style” timbre. The LEAD
MODERN is completely different. It is wide in terms of frequency and it has an unbelievable denition, even
at low volumes. On a lower region of gain rhythmics are “in your face”, aggressive and dened. The STEP-UP
function switches the distortion at a higher level, bringing a great harmonic enhancement and making the
phrases smoother, and adding a unique personality to the channel. The MASTER control adjusts separately the
signal sent to the effects loop (SEND) and to outputs.

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REAR PANEL
VOLTAGE, PROTECTION AND CAPTIONS
A - MILLE CR operating voltage.
B - AC power socket.
C - Overload protection fuse (T250mA). You can nd a replacement in the additional slot.
WARNING!!
If the fuse blows there is a problem. Please contact [email protected]
D - This sticker reports the serial number and date of production information.
CONNECTIONS
E - MIDI THRU: pass-through connection to send the MIDI signal to another device.
F - MIDI IN: input connection of the MIDI signal sent by a MIDI footswitch controller or other similar device.
G - EMULATED OUT: output jack of the ltered L/R line signal (cabinet simulator) for recording/direc use.
H - FLAT OUT: output jack of the L/R line signal for use with power ampliers.
I - RET L/R: input jack of the signal sent by a mono/stereo effects unit; if your MILLE is used in MONO mode please use only L input.
L - SERIAL/PARALLEL: switch to select the running mode of the effects loop.
M - RACK/STOMPS: switch to select the level of the signal to be sent to SEND, for rack systems or stomp effects.
N - SEND: output jack of the signal to be sent to the effects unit.
O - AUX INPUT: remote input jack of the signal sent by guitar; please do not use together with the input on the front panel.

TUBES LAYOUT
12AX7 12AX7
12AX7 12AX7 12AX7 12AX7
LeadLead
Crunch
Crunch
Lead
Clean Clean/Out
V6V5V4V3
V1 V2
FRONT PANEL
WARNING!!
12AX7/ECC83 tubes are long-lasting. Replace them only if necessary with identical
or equal models, and choose only high quality products.
WARNING!!
Please refer to the manufacturer for all repairs and tubes replacement, to insure the correct working of the
preamplier. It does not exist service centres licensed by Brunetti Marco & C. The manufacturer declines
all responsibility for malfunctioning due to assistance not provided or authorized by Brunetti & C.

EFFECTS LOOP
SWITCHING
You can operate the channels and the functions of your MILLE CR in manual or MIDI mode. In addition to the
“light” functions previously explained, the manual system enables to switch the BRIGHT on the CLEAN channel
and the RAW on the CRUNCH channel. The MIDI mode is exclusively dedicated to the functions you can set
through the light push-buttons.
MIDI
The MILLE CR can operate the different “light” functions thanks to a standard MIDI pedalboard that sends a
program change through one of the 16 channels (all MIDI pedalboards on sale have this function). The MILLE
CR receives the program changes through the OMNI channel, i.e. sent by all MIDI channels (1 -16).
The MIDI THRU connection can send the received MIDI signal to other MIDI devices. The MIDI input is a 7 poles
Din that performs two main duties: it receives the MIDI signal and provides a 12Vdc/200mA voltage (on pin 6
& 7) useful to supply power to a MIDI pedalboard compatible with this function (WARNING: please respect the
voltage, the maximum power levels and the polarity).
STORING PROGRAMS THROUGH EXTERNAL MIDI PEDALBOARD
Please, follow this procedure to store the setting to be recalled by MIDI:
- Select the preset you want to use on your pedalboard (ex. 01)
- Select the channel (or the combination of functions) you prefer on your MILLE CR (ex. Lead + Step-up).
- Press the “light” button of the selected channel (CLEAN, CRUNCH or LEAD), hold on until the STEP-UP/STORE
led ashes to conrm the storage completed.
- When you recall the preset on the MIDI pedalboard the preamp will act accordingly.
On the effect section of the rear panel you can nd SEND, RETURN L and R, SERIAL/PARALLEL and STOMPS/
RACK switches.
SEND is the output connection to send signals to the effect input. It has been conceived for pedal effects
(STOMP) or rack unit effects (RACK). Its level ts all systems on sale.
RETURN L and R are the input connections taking back the signal processed by the effect to the internal mixer
(PARALLEL position), where it will be mixed at 50% with the direct signal and to the FLAT/EMULATED outputs or
(SERIAL position) directly to the FLAT/EMULATED outputs. If the effect is mono, use SEND, RETURN L and FLAT/
EMULATED L outputs.
For all connections in the LOOP section, use only very short shielded cables of high quality. Remember also
that whatever effect will modify the original timbre of the amplier, depending on the quality of the system/
device you employ.
STOMP EFFECTS
Connect only modulation (or ambient) effects to the loop, like chorus, anger, delay, reverb, etc. to obtain
the best sound performance. Flip the SERIAL/PARALLEL switch to the SERIAL position (selecting serial loop): the
signal will pass entirely in the effects connected to the loop. Modulation pedals are normally equipped with a
Level or Mix control to be adjusted according to how much effect you want to add. DO NOT reach too high
MASTER volumes, to avoid saturation of the effects in the loop.
RACK EFFECTS
When you connect digital rack effects, switch your loop in PARALLEL position, thus leaving out the direct signal
(Dry) from the effect. You can control the mixing of preamp sound (Dry) with effect (Wet) without any change
in the original preamp sound and decreasing the loss of quality due to the digital conversion by the multieffect
unit. The IN level of the effect must be adequated to the real volumes you reach with your preamp checking
that the signal sent by SEND does not saturate the effect. To achieve a good balance between volume and
effects level you have to adjust the output volume of the effect too.

MODULATION
Input Signal Output Signal
EFX
Output Signal
Input Signal
EFX
FILTER
SERIAL LOOP
GUITAR IN PRE
SEND
EFFECT
IN
MIX
POWER OUT
OUT
RETURN
EFFECT
DIRECT
This connection is good for stomp
effects or fx-processors that act on
the dynamics like compressors or
equalizers. Do not put distortion fx
in the loop.
DIRECT=0%
GUITAR IN PRE
SEND RETURN
MIX
DIRECT
IN DIRECT
EFFECT
EFFECT=100%
MIX
OUT
POWER
OUT
EFFECT
PARALLEL LOOP
This connection is good only for
modulation effects (chorus, phaser
etc..) or ambient effects (delay,
reverb etc..)
In order to achieve a great sound
you MUST exclude the DRY SIGNAL
from the fx-processor (by using its
internal mixer).
GENERAL INFO ON EFFECTS & FX-LOOP
FILTER EFFECTS
The lter effects main feature (see example) is the physical alteration of the signal wave, as a distortion pedal
does.
This family of effects nds its best place between guitar and preamp input.
MODULATION EFFECTS
The modulation effects main feature (see example) is the addition or the overlapping of other curves or waves
to the input signal. This family of effects nds its best place in connection to the effects loop, i.e. between
preamp and power amp.
SERIAL LOOP
In the serial loop all the signal getting out of the preamp passes through the effects chain of the loop. During
the setting of the effect you have to consider that the sound is composed by a share of the original sound
(DRY) and a share of the processed sound (WET). They both come from the original sound and are mixed (MIX)
INSIDE the effect processor before being sent to the outputs.
PARALLEL LOOP
In a parallel loop a share of the signal getting out of the preamp passes unaltered through the loop circuit
(DRY) and a share reaches directly the SEND. The latter is processed by the effects, sent to the RETURN and
then mixed with the DRY. The effect quality is less important here than in the serial loop because the original
DRY signal will be not “colored” when it passes through the loop or the effect and the WET signal will be
pleasantly added to the DRY signal.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING!!
Before any kind of cleaning operation, disconnect the appliance from the electric supply.
- Do not throw water jets directly on the appliance;
- Do not use water steams to clean the appliance;
- Do not use solvents to clean the appliance;
- For satin alluminium use a soft cloth + product for metal parts, for stainless steel use a paper + product for
chrome parts.
WARNINGS
- The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any kind of damage to persons, things and/or
animals resulting from a wrong use of the appliance;
- The appliance conformity is proved by CE symbol on the rear side;
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make any useful and essential change to the products
without compromise the main safety and working features;
- Do not use the appliance barefoot;
- Do not touch the appliance with wet or moist hands or feet;
- Do not leave the appliance exposed to rain, sun, dust, umidity, etc..;
- Do not allow children or incompetents to use the appliance;
- Do not leave inammable materials near the appliance;
- Do not pull up the appliance by control knobs
- The appliance repair may be done during the warranty period only by us, in our laboratory, or by
authorized staff, in conformity to the national previsions in force;
- Periodically check all cables supplied with the appliance, if they result damaged, you have to replace
them immediately with another one with the same characteristics;
- In case of malfuncion contact the shop where you bought the appliance;
- The appliance MUST be earthed in conformity to the national previsions in force;
Please ll out the warranty form you nd on
www.brunetti.it
to validate your warranty.
WARNING!!
Please refer to the manufacturer for all repairs and tubes replacement to insure the correct
working of the preamplier. It does not exist service centers licensed by Brunetti Marco
& C. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for malfunctioning due to assistance not
provided or authorized by Brunetti & C.
Brunetti Marco & C. S.a.s
Via De’ Bonomini, 25/27
41100 MODENA ITALY
Telefono: [phone]
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e-mail: [email protected] (commercial)
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