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gator Manuale d’uso – User’s manual 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD 

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

 

 

In order to avoid damage to unit hardware and electronic parts, during unit use and/or maintenance, 
following safety instructions must be heed. Before using the unit, please read these instructions.  
Follow all instructions and keep this instruction manual. 
- Be careful that unit operation may not cause damage to people.  
- Place the unit in a location protected from weather and far from water and moisture.  
- Don’t place this unit close to heat sources (radiators, spots, amplifiers etc.).  
- Avoid any liquid entering inside the unit.  
Connect this unit to a power supply line able to support unit power consumption, checking power supply line 
good operating conditions.  
- Be careful that power supply line has an efficient ground line. 

 

- Disconnect the unit from a. c. power socket during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as:  
- Detective connections and/or on connections cables.  
- Liquid has spilled inside the unit.  
- The unit has fallen or has been damager or doesn’t operate normally.  
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an authorized maintenance centre. 
Proel Sound Processor units comply with EMC Directive 89/336/CEE (Directive on approximation of member 
nation’s ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility) and following modifications 92/31/CEE and 
93/68/CEE, as stated in EN 50082-1:1997, EN 55013:1990, EN 55020:1994 standards. These units comply 
to Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (Directive on approximation of member nation’s ordinance concerning 
electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range), and following modifications 
93/68/CEE, as stated in EN 60065:1998 standard. 
To avoid electric shock don’t open this unit. To prevent risks of fire and/or electric shock, don’t expose this 
unit to rain or moisture. 

PACKAGING 

This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit conditions 
immediately after unpacking it. If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit 
packaging parts to allow inspection. Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment. 

SHIPMENT AND COMPLAINT  

Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.  
Possible damages to unit should be immediately notified to forwarder. Each complaint for manumitted 
package should be done within eight days from product receipt.  

WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN  

Proel Sound Processor products have operating warranty and comply their specifications, as stated by 
manufacturer. Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of 
two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if 
the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform about 
these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect 
detailed description.  This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, 
neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly 
used and warranty is still valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible for 
any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by product defectiveness. 

INSTALLATION 

Product installation is in professional 19” standard rack. 

DISCLAIMER  

Proel Sound Processor products have been expressly designed for audio application, with signals in audio 
range (20 Hz to 20 kHz). Proel has no liability for damages caused in case of lack of maintenance, 
modifications, improper use or improper installation non-applying safety instructions.  

POWER SUPPLY 

Do not defeat the 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 wider blade 
and the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult 
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains 
cord. In the USA the cord should comply with the requirements contained in the Standard for Cord Sets and 
Power Supply Cords, UL 817, be marked VW-1, and have an amp capacity rating not less than the marked 
rating of the apparatus. 
Proel S.p.A. reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. 

Summary of Contents for Gator

Page 1: ...SOUND REINFORCEMENT gate compressor www proelgroup com Designed and Engineered by Proel UK M A N U A L E D U S O U S E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...Tutte le specifiche possono essere variate senza alcuna notifica Design and specifications subject to change without notice REV 02 22 09 2006 ...

Page 3: ...llare il prodotto subito dopo l apertura dell imballo Se vengono riscontrati danni informare immediatamente il rivenditore Conservare quindi l imballo completo per permetterne l ispezione Proel declina ogni responsabilità per danni causati dal trasporto SPEDIZIONI E RECLAMI Le merci sono vendute franco nostra sede e viaggiano sempre a rischio e pericolo del distributore cliente finale Eventuali av...

Page 4: ...Manuale d uso User s manual 4 Indice Avvertenze 3 Apertura dell imballo 5 Introduzione 6 VKF risposta del filtro selettivo variabile 6 Pannello frontale 9 Pannello posteriore 10 Specifiche tecniche 11 Note 12 ...

Page 5: ...tati ed ingegnerizzati per prestazioni ed affidabilità di primo ordine Per qualsiasi informazione su questo o qualsiasi altro prodotto per favore contattateci Apertura dell imballo Dopo aver aperto l imballo controllare con attenzione che l unità non risulti danneggiata Se vengono riscontrati danni informare immediatamente il rivenditore Conservare quindi l imballo completo per permetterne l ispez...

Page 6: ...compensare la perdita di dettaglio in alta frequenza Funzionamento mono duale o stereo per gate e compressore Esclusione fisica bypass del sistema su entrambi i canali permette al segnale di transitare anche se l unità è disconnessa utile per confrontare i segnali trattati e non La rilevazione del livello RMS percepisce il programma in un modo musicale come l udito umano dando risultati superiori ...

Page 7: ...s LPF linea nera sovrapposizione dei filtri curva grigia 21 9 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 3 6 d B u 20 50k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz 225 Hz 2k Hz 500 Hz 600 Hz Posizionamento dei controlli del VKF nel pannello frontale Risposta suggerita del VKF filtro mid range Sovrapposizione dei filtri ...

Page 8: ... u 25 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 dBu RED LED Above threshold GREEN LED Below threshold 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 Threshold Modalità Soft knee curve di risposta e funzionamento dei led 20 20 10 0 10 d B u 25 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 dBu RED LED Above threshold GREEN LED Below threshold 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 YELLOW LED Soft knee range ...

Page 9: ... KHz attraverso i tasti KEY FILTER TO al rilevatore del GATE e o COMPRESSOR Questa funzione permette un controllo dinamico del segnale in relazione ad una determinata banda di frequenze 4 HARD SOFT permette di selezionare la modalità di compressione Il led giallo legato alla modalità SOFT si accende quando il segnale si trova in prossimità della soglia impostata 5 SEZIONE COMPRESSOR Agendo sulla m...

Page 10: ...e con fusibile dello stesso tipo 3 Connettori XLR e JACK di ingresso e di uscita sono disponibili connettori a 3 pin XLR e TRS JACK 1 4 6 5 mm per tutti gli ingressi e le uscite Tutte le connessioni sono bilanciate PIN 2 TIP HOT PIN 3 RING COLD PIN 1 SLEEVE SHIELD 4 Connetore Jack SIDECHAIN questa presa accetta JACK TRS 1 4 6 5 mm e fornisce un collegamento serie nel percorso del rivelatore di gat...

Page 11: ...ter 30 20 15 10 6 4 2 1 dB 10 led vari Key filter filtro selettivo variabile e assegnabile VKF HPF 30 4k5 Hz LPF 400 30K Hz 12 dB oct Gate Regolazione Threshold OFF a 15 dBu Massima attenuazione variabile 20 dB e 80 dB Tempo di attacco auto 500 µs per la massima attenuazione Tempo di rilascio auto modalità slow o fast Livello di uscita OUTPUT variabile da 20 dB a 20 dB Compressore Regolazione Thre...

Page 12: ...gator Manuale d uso User s manual 12 Note ...

Page 13: ...dealer Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment SHIPMENT AND COMPLAINT Products are sold delivered ex warehouse and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer Possible damages to unit should be immediately notified to forwarder Each complaint for manumitted package should be done within eight days from product receipt WA...

Page 14: ...d uso User s manual 14 Contents Safety instructions 13 Unpacking the gator 15 Introduction 16 VKF Variable Key Filter response 16 Front panel functions 19 Rear panel functions 20 Technical specifications 21 Notes 22 ...

Page 15: ...and engineered for cutting edge performance and world class reliability If you would like further information about this or any other product please contact us We look forward to hearing from you in the near future Unpacking the gator After unpacking the unit please check it carefully for any damage If any is found immediately notify the carrier concerned you the consignee must instigate any claim...

Page 16: ...idechain Path recommended when compressing mixed program material to compensated natural hi frequency detail loss Stereo or dual mono operation of gating and compression Hardware system Bypass buttons on both channels allow audio to pass even if the unit is unplugged and are also useful for comparing processed and unprocessed signals RMS level detection senses program power in a musical manner muc...

Page 17: ...id range HPF v s LPF filter black line overlap setting grey line 21 9 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 3 6 d B u 20 50k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz 225 Hz 2k Hz 500 Hz 600 Hz Front panel VKF settings Suggested VKF filter settings for mid range VKF filter overlap settings ...

Page 18: ... u 25 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 dBu RED LED Above threshold GREEN LED Below threshold 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 Threshold Soft knee compression curve and threshold leds 20 20 10 0 10 d B u 25 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 dBu RED LED Above threshold GREEN LED Below threshold 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 YELLOW LED Soft knee range ...

Page 19: ...key filter independent assignable thru the KEY FILTER TO button to gate and or compressor detector This feature allows you to use the on board VKF to tune the response of the dynamic action take care of the overlap HPF LPF filter 4 HARD SOFT push this button to select the SOFT compression mode The yellow threshold led lights up when the signal is in the soft mode range 5 COMPRESSOR SECTION THRESHO...

Page 20: ...ne of the same type 3 XLR and JACK Inputs and Outputs separate 3 pin XLR connectors and TRS JACK 1 4 6 5 mm are provided for each audio input and output All connectors are fully balanced PIN 2 TIP HOT PIN 3 RING COLD PIN 1 SLEEVE SHIELD 4 SIDECHAIN INSERT Jack This jack accepts a standard TRS phone plug and provides a connection to the gator detector path TIP INPUT RING OUTPUT SLEEVE SHIELD 1 2 3 ...

Page 21: ... various Key filter Variable gate and compressor independent assignable frequency conscious key filter HPF 30 4k5 Hz LPF 400 30K Hz 12 dB oct Gate Threshold Range OFF to 15 dBu Maximum Depth Variable range 20 dB and 80 dB Attack Time Auto 500 µs from Maximum Depth Release Time Auto slow or fast time mode Gain Adjustment Range Variable 20 dB to 20 dB Compressor Threshold Range 40 dBu to 20 dBu Thre...

Page 22: ...gator Manuale d uso User s manual 22 Notes ...

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Page 24: ...Proel S p A World Headquarters Factory Via alla Ruenia 37 43 64027 Sant Omero TE ITALY Tel 39 0861 81241 Fax 39 0861 887862 E mail info proelgroup com www proelgroup com ...

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