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True to the Music

www.radialeng.com

True to the Music

User Guide

www.radialeng.com

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam
British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5
tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010
email: [email protected]

PreComp

500 Series Preamp and Compressor

™

Summary of Contents for PreComp 500 series

Page 1: ...m True to the Music User Guide www radialeng com Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com PreComp...

Page 2: ...r plugging and unplugging them when the Workhorse or other 500 series racks are powered on Hot swapping can cause connection sparks at the card edge connector that could send damaging transients to ot...

Page 3: ...superb results each and every time you put it to work Plug in your favorite microphone set the Accustate gain control for maximum signal to noise and then engage the compressor for the most effective...

Page 4: ...n The preamp is equipped with 48V phantom power for condenser microphones and active direct boxes a 180 polarity reverse to help phase align two mics when recording an instrument in stereo and a handy...

Page 5: ...0 1 where a 10dB input produces 1dB at the output 7 GAIN Sets the output level of the compressor and used to compensate for the gain reduction 8 SLOW FAST Sets the speed at which the compressor will t...

Page 6: ...the PreComp into your 500 series rack it will automatically route the rear panel XLR connections to the module s input and output This is augmented with TRS connectors if using the PreComp in a Radial...

Page 7: ...he instrument while the second may be set further away to capture the room s natural ambiance Engaging the 180 polarity reverse on one PreComp can sometimes achieve a fuller sound by aligning the low...

Page 8: ...the audio signal and severely reduce the dynamic range Raising the threshold leaves most of the dynamics unchanged and only compresses the loudest peaks Ratio The ratio control is used to set the amo...

Page 9: ...SLOW ATTACK FAST ATTACK RESULT Setting the speed control to fast will cause compression to occur the instant the signal goes over the threshold A fast setting is often used with percussion to make sur...

Page 10: ...insert Inserting another 500 series module is quick and easy as Radial Workhorse power racks provide jacks for cross patching modules Using your insert cable simply connect the TIP and RING to the inp...

Page 11: ...Meter Below threshold green above threshold amber over load red Omniport Function Insert point Tip Preamp output Ring Compressor input Power requirement 56mA XLR Configuration Follows AES spec pin 1 g...

Page 12: ...any any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a...

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