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True to the Music

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Radial Engineering Ltd.

Decoder Mid/Side Matrix

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REAR PANEL FEATURES

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INPUT LEVEL SELECTOR:

  Allows user to select mic or line level 

on each channel. Switches are recessed to prevent accidental 

changes while recording

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CABLE CLAMP:

 Used to secure the power supply cable in mobile 

installations

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POWER:

 15VDC power connection for external power supply

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RIGHT & LEFT OUTPUTS:

 Ba4dBu XLR stereo outputs

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MIC 1 IN:

 Mic/line input for main ‘MID’ microphone or line source

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INPUT-2a:

 Mic/line input for ‘SIDE’ microphone or line source

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INPUT-2b:

 Mic/line input for optional third microphone or line source

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NO SLIP PAD:

 A full pad covers the underside, keeps the Decoder 

in one place and won’t scratch your mixing console

TOP PANEL FEATURES

Summary of Contents for Decoder

Page 1: ...ialeng com True to the Music User Guide Decoder Mid Side Matrix Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 Email info radial...

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Page 3: ...n of the Decoder in the studio environment Please take a few minutes to read through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with the Decoder s features and applications Inside you will find impo...

Page 4: ...5 2a Turns preamp 2a SIDE microphone on and off 6 GAIN Adjusts input level of mic line input 2a 7 48V Input 2a 2b phantom power switch 8 HPF High pass filter for inputs 2a 2b 9 LINK Duplicates pans an...

Page 5: ...power supply cable in mobile installations 15 POWER 15VDC power connection for external power supply 16 RIGHT LEFT OUTPUTS Balanced 4dBu XLR stereo outputs 17 MIC 1 IN Mic line input for main MID mic...

Page 6: ...will change the width of the stereo image and the MID microphone will act as a center channel keeping the source focused and present The engineer can quickly tailor the balance between MID and SIDE to...

Page 7: ...ced cables are used throughout Attach the included 15VDC power supply The Decoder does not have a power switch so it is always on when connected As an extra protective measure the Decoder is equipped...

Page 8: ...ont panel This sends input 2a figure 8 to the third channel and lets you use the gain control to adjust the stereo field 5 Apply phantom power on both channels if required Be careful to make sure audi...

Page 9: ...is to replicate a figure 8 polar pattern so try and get the capsules as close together as possible Side address microphones work great 4 Engage the 180 phase reverse on input 2b button IN 5 Make sure...

Page 10: ...2b Be sure that you are monitoring the return channels from the Decoders outputs to hear the processed stereo image 1 Set input level selector switches on top panel to LINE position up 2 Ensure that...

Page 11: ...Radial J48 1 Connect the first microphone to input 1 and the second microphone to input 2b 2 Connect the LEFT output to the input of your recording or PA system 3 Activate the phantom power if needed...

Page 12: ...NES MIXED TO MONO OUTPUT Mic 1 Mic 2 Input 1 Input 2a RIGHT OUT Disable link to ensure Input 2a signal is not being duplicated and activate the 180 polarity reverse Mic 1 Mic 2 Mic 3 Input 1 Input 2a...

Page 13: ...ems off before activating phantom power as the turn on transients can create a loud pop that could damage components such as tweeters Although phantom power will not harm dynamic microphones or passiv...

Page 14: ...ANTOM POWER INSERT MIC 2A 2B PHANTOM SWITCH MIC 2A MIC LINE SWITCH MIC LINE LINE ON OFF 48V NONE ACCUSTATE PREAMP HIGH PASS FILTER PHANTOM POWER INSERT MIC 2B LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT MIC LINE SWITCH MIC NO...

Page 15: ...input noise EIN 115dBu Noise floor 80dBu 40dB of gain Intermodulation distortion 0 01 Features Controls Mic Line Gain 1 2a 2b Switches Mic ON HPF Phantom Power 2a to 2b link 2b phase invert High pass...

Page 16: ...if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Radial repair center THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRAN...

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