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LINE INPUT (REAR PANEL) -
The line input is a high impedance floating
balanced jack connector input, suitable for any line level audio signal
whether balanced or unbalanced. The line input is disabled when 'mic' is
selected by the mic/line switch and vice-versa.
INSTRUMENT INPUT (FRONT PANEL) -
The instrument input is high
impedance unbalanced and is suitable for any instrument output or line
level signal from unbalanced equipment.
INSERT POINT (REAR PANEL) -
This is used to insert another effect or
outboard equipment into the 'TwinQ'. The microphone/line amplifier output
appears on the 'ring' of the 1/4 inch jack socket, the 'tip' is the return input.
When no jack is inserted, the socket is 'normalled' (internally linked).
OUTPUTS (REAR PANEL) 2
1/4 inch jacks provide high level balanced line
outputs. The 'HIGH LEVEL' output is low impedance balanced at zero level.
POWER
Mains input is 230/115V AC via the IEC socket. The socket has an integral
fuse holder. Rotation of the fuse holder selects alternative AC voltage.
MAINS SWITCH
is on the rear panel
THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
MIC/LINE SWITCH has an LED indicator to show when 'LINE' has been
selected. Press the button in for 'MICROPHONE'
NOTE; 'Instrument Input' jack socket on the front panel operates on both
mic and line selections. The gain is 'high' when mic is selected and 'low'
when line is selected.
PHANTOM POWER SWITCH. Press this switch to select 48V phantom
power for capacitor microphones such as the JOEMEEK JM47. A red LED
shows that phantom power is selected. Do not switch on phantom power
when dynamic microphones are being used.
HIGH PASS FILTER SWITCH selects a filter which cuts out low frequency
rumbles. A green LED shows that it is in circuit.
PHASE SWITCH reverses the phase of the channel in the 'TwinQ' (any
input). This is useful to correct for some microphone placements in the
studio.
INPUT GAIN is a rotary control which sets the electronic gain of the 'front
end' of the 'TwinQ'. It operates on mic in and line in. COMP SWITCH
switches on the compressor (and the blue LED). COMPRESSION is a
rotary control that sets the amount of compression.
COMPRESSOR
SLOPE is a 5 way rotary switch that sets the ratio ranges of the
compressor.
ATTACK is a rotary control that determines the time for the compression
effect to work. A short attack can make the compressor less obvious in
operation. Longer times produce more pronounced effects.
RELEASE is a rotary control that sets the time for the compression to 'lift
off' the audio signal. Shorter times mean more noticeable compression.
VU METER shows either audio volume level within the 'TwinQ' (before the
output control) or the amount of compression being applied.
- VU SWITCH selects 'compression' or 'VU' mode for the VU meter.
EQUALISER
MeQ switches the Meequalizer into and out of circuit. An LED shows when
the EQ is in circuit.
LF gives low frequency lift and cut
MF give mid frequency lift and cut
HF gives high frequency lift and cut
OUTPUT sets the main output volume level of the 'TwinQ'. It does NOT
change the reading on the VU meter. The digital output if fitted, follows the
normal audio output in level.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
MICROPHONE INPUT
·
XLR Input 1.2Kohm approx. current mode to suit 200 ohm microphones.
·
Switchable 48V phantom power.
·
Input level from -70dB to 0dB
·
Push button MIC/LINE switch with LED indicator for 'line'.
·
Push button 48V phantom supply switch with LED indicator.
twinQ
CS
Dual Recording Channel
- User's guide
