Joemeek sixQ2 User Manual Download Page 3

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS   
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE OR ELECTRIC 

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 

APPARATUS TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

1. 

Read these instructions.

2. 

Keep these instructions.

3. 

Heed all warnings.

4. 

Follow all instructions.

5. 

Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose to 

drips or splashes. Do not place any objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

6. 

Clean only with dry cloth.

7. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install this 

apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or 
similar unit. Install only in racks designed for the purpose 
and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

8. 

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. 

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. 

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. 

Only use attachments and accessories specified by 

the  manufacturer.

12. 

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. 

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14. 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.

15. 

Apparatus designed with Class-I construction must be 

connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective 
earthing connection (the third grounding prong).

16. 

This apparatus may be equipped with a single-pole, 

rocker-style AC mains power switch. If so this switch is 
located on the front panel and should remain readily 
accessible to the user.

17.

 The manufacturer reserves the right to change the 

technical specification of the product without prior notice.

NOTE 

— This apparatus does not exceed the Class 

A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise 
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio 
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of 
Communications.

.

ATTENTION 

— 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet 

pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites 
applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class 
B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le 
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des 
communications du Canada.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a 
commercial/residential installation respectively. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. There is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to 
radio or television equipment reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by any 
combination of the following measures: (1) Relocate or 
reorient the receiving antenna (2) Increase the separation 
between the equipment and the receiver (3) Plug the 
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected (4) Consult your dealer or 
experienced radio/television technician for additional 
assistance.

CAUTION 

— Changes or modifications to this equipment 

not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this 
equipment.

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Summary of Contents for sixQ2

Page 1: ...L COMPRESSOR PREAMP COMPRESS SLOPE ATTACK PAD PREAMP GAIN MAKE UP GAIN 0 3 3 2 0 1 1 sec 10 5 50 100 1 ms Hz 1k5 5k 300 2k 1k 3k 4k dB 0 15 15 6 3 3 0 15 15 9 9 6 3 3 6 dB dB 0 15 15 9 6 3 3 6 12 dB 60 50 18 35 0 20 30 25 40 45 6 9 9 3 1 10 1 1 1 5 1 2 1 4 20 10 15 10 0 4 oo dBu HF 12kHz 6kHz 12 GAIN 6 10 10 oo 20 4 0 30 dB 15 8 20 0 3 16 12 5 dB LF FREQ 650 40 400 200 150 85 50 Hz six 2 J O E M E...

Page 2: ...inerva Court Woodland Industrial Estate Torquay TQ2 7BD tel 44 0 1803 612700 fax 44 0 1803 612009 email info joemeek com www joemeek com Designed in England and assembled in to strict specifications China Joemeek Joemeek is manufactured under the direction of and distributed exclusively by JOEMEEK is a registered trademark of PMI Audio Group ...

Page 3: ... or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Apparatus designed with C...

Page 4: ...uipment will be disposed of by local authorities collection systems Statement of RoHS Compliance PMI Audio Group manufactures complete electronic products which are covered by the European Union s Removal of Hazardous Substances directive 2002 95 EC RoHS This directive seeks to eliminate toxic substances from the manufacturing process such that when equipment is disposed of at the end of its life ...

Page 5: ...transformer In addition low noise Burr Brown OPA2134 audio amplifiers are used throughout the signal path headroom is increased and power consumption is reduced Since 2003 the Joemeek product range has been designed by renowned audio electronics engineerAllan Bradford With his background in physics and over 30 years experience with the design of instruments mixers processors and amplifiers Allan s...

Page 6: ...umble handling noise and pops COMPRESSION METER 4 Led bargraph indicates the amount of gain reduction in dB which is taking place at any given moment COMPRESS sets the level of signal or Threshold above which the signal starts to be compressed SLOPE sets the compression ratio applied to signals above threshold ATTACK sets how quickly the compressor responds to peaks above threshold RELEASE sets th...

Page 7: ... by using the PAD switch The 0 symbol next to the 35dB mark means unity gain or 0dB for a signal in the Line input For Line inputs the range of gain adjustment either side of this mark is 22dB 19dB For the INSTRument input the gain range is 0dB to 40dB The microphone input transformer is permanently assigned to the Mic Input The IRON switch optionally sends the Line input through the transformer t...

Page 8: ...ressor is applied in several ways 1 Make Sounds Stand Out Because compressors make loud sounds quieter you can boost the volume of the quiet bits without the loud bits getting even louder That means you can raise the average level of an instrument or vocal in the mix which has the effect of lifting it and bringing it forwards This can actually improve vocals for example bringing them out in front ...

Page 9: ...ols COMPRESS sets the level of signal the Threshold above which the signal starts to be compressed Turning the compression control clockwise lowers the compression threshold and drives the compressor harder SLOPE sets the average compression ratio applied to signals above threshold Lower settings anti clockwise have less effect Turning the control clockwise increases the ratio and makes the effect...

Page 10: ...nics of instruments or make vocals more distinct Increasing or reducing the presence of an instrument or vocal in this way can appear to move the sound forwards or backwards in a mix The HF or treble section is centred at either 6kHz or 12kHz Boosting the 12kHz band gives a sense of air or sparkle to vocals instruments and mixes without boosting harsh upper mid frequencies Alternatively with bass ...

Page 11: ...chronize to an external word clock The digital audio outputs are compatible with most digital recorders as well as Digital Audio Workstations and mixers S PDIF format is available from the optical and RCA Phono connectors while the transformer coupled XLR connector provides a balanced AES3 compatible output Highly stable onboard master clocks give low jitter hi fi results Internal sample rates of ...

Page 12: ...ead 3dB or 5dB on audio peaks You should now be able to hear the compressor working as the volume diminishes Use the MAKE UP GAIN control to restore the signal to its previous uncompressed level Alter the SLOPE control and listen to how the severity of the gain reduction changes Try changing the ATTACK control and listen for percussive sounds getting louder Reducing the Attack and Release times sh...

Page 13: ...up Is the OUTPUTGAIN control turned up Is something plugged in to the INSTRument jack 4 The compressor doesn t work Is the Compressor ON switch in LED on Is the COMPRESS control turned up enough Is the SLOPE control turned up enough Is there enough signal as set by the INPUT GAIN control to drive the compressor 5 Too little or too much compression Turn the INPUT GAIN control up or down respectivel...

Page 14: ...uency 40Hz to 650Hz variable MID Frequency 300Hz to 5kHz variable HF Frequency 6kHz 12kHz switchable Nominal output levels 4dBu 10dBv Output impedance 100 ohm Output Level switch 12dB attenuation Noise Floor 85dBu typical with 40dB mic gain VU Meter Analogue movement Power supply 115V 230V ac mains 50 60Hz Power consumption 30W Mechanical 482W x 88H x 220D overall Weight 3 kilos Technical Specific...

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