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DL231 OPERATORS MANUAL

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INSTALLATION

The DL231 is designed for standard 19" rack mounting and occupies 1U of rack space.
Avoid mounting the unit directly above power amplifiers or power supplies that radiate
significant amounts of heat. Fibre or plastic washers may be used to prevent the front
panel becoming marked by the mounting bolts.

AUDIO CONNECTIONS

INPUTS and OUTPUTS:

Both the input and output XLRs may be used either balanced
or unbalanced, the wiring convention being: pin 1 Ground,
pin 2 Hot and pin 3 Cold. For use with unbalanced systems,
the Cold pin (3) must be grounded at both input and output
XLRs.

If earth loop hum problems are encountered, don't
disconnect the mains earth but instead, try disconnecting the
signal screen on the cables connecting the DL221 to the
patchbay. If such measures are necessary, balanced
operation is recommended.

S/C INSERT:

The side-chain insert point is configured as a stereo jack
socket wired tip return, ring send. This point is unbalanced
and would normally be connected to a normalised or semi-
normalised pair of patchbay contacts.

If earth loop problems are encountered, do not disconnect
the mains earth but instead, try disconnecting the output
signal screen at one end of the cables connecting the DL221
to the patchbay. If such measures are necessary, balanced
operation is recommended.

POWER CONNECTION

The unit will have been supplied with a power cable suitable for domestic power outlets
in your country. For your own safety it is important that you use this cable. The unit
should always be connected to the mains supply earth using this cable

Summary of Contents for DL231

Page 1: ...1 OPERATORS MANUAL CONTENTS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS page 1 INTRODUCTION page 2 INSTALLATION page 3 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS page 4 OPERATION page 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION page 8 h DRAWMER ELECTRONICS LTD 1...

Page 2: ...number copy of the original sales invoice and a detailed description of the problem Drawmer will not accept responsibility for loss or damage during transit This warranty is void if the product has be...

Page 3: ...MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE SWITCH IS SET TO 230 VOLTS AC AND 125mA WHERE THE MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE IS 115 VOLTS AC ALL FUSES MUST COMPLY WITH IEC127 2 THE FUSE BODY SIZE IS 20mm x 5mm CAUTION MAINS CABLE DO NO...

Page 4: ...ase the versatility of such a unit by automating some of the more critical control functions The DL231 is a dual channel Expander Compressor Limiter combining ease of operation with flexible performan...

Page 5: ...ad try disconnecting the signal screen on the cables connecting the DL221 to the patchbay If such measures are necessary balanced operation is recommended S C INSERT The side chain insert point is con...

Page 6: ...for the compressor to recover from gain reduction Programme signals are complex so a complex release characteristic is required for optimum results Fast transients require a fast release time to avoid...

Page 7: ...h sets the maximum attenuation of 10 20 or 40dB FUNCTION selects side chain listen normal expander in operation and off expander bypassed ATTACK time is completely automatic See introduction RELEASE t...

Page 8: ...ereo link and set up as above making sure that all controls are the same for both channels GR displays will show the same readings except when excessive peak limiting occurs on either channel 6 If amb...

Page 9: ...djust the expander to obtain the required noise reduction NB The external filter will not affect the processed signal only the control circuitry Frequency Conscious Compression This can be achieved by...

Page 10: ...eshold 24dB to infinity ref 4dBm Ratio Variable 1 1 to 20 1 Attack 50 S to 5mS Release 50mS to 5 Sec Output Gain 20dB to 20dB EXPANDER Threshold 40dB to 10dB Ratio 1 1 1 2 1 20 Switchable Attenuation...

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