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Radial Engineering Ltd.

Q3 Coil Equalizer 500 Module

BLOCK DIAGRAM*

Q3 COIL EQUALIZER 500 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS*

* Subject to change without notice.

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CONNECTOR WIRING

GROUND

HOT (+)

COLD (-)

GROUND

TRS ¼” Phone Connector

HOT (+)

TS ¼” Phone Connector

1

2

3

HOT (+)

COLD (-)

XLR Connector

GROUND

MIDS

BASS

HIGHS

BYPASS

XLR

INPUT

OMNIPORT

UNBAL I/O

BALANCED

INPUT

HIGH PASS

FILTER

MID CUT

FILTER

BOOST

FILTERS

BALANCED

OUTPUT

MIX

BUSS

WORKHORSE MIX BUSS DRIVER

4.7K

1

2

3

XLR 

OUTPUT

1

2

TIP=IN

RING=OUT

3

GAIN

CONTROL

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11

Circuit type .................................... Coil/Capacitor/Resistive Boost and Cut Filters 
Frequency Response ................... 20Hz-20KHz +/- 1db in non EQ positions
Dynamic Range ............................ >112dB 
Noise ............................................ <-90dBu (600 ohm source impedance - fi lters Off)
Noise ............................................ <-87dBu (600 ohm source impedance - fi lters On)
Output Headroom ......................... +27dBu 
Clip Level - Input ........................... >+20dBu 
Clip Level - Output ........................ +27dBu 
THD+N ......................................... <0.003% (0dbu input at 1 KHz)
Intermodulation Distortion ............. <0.002% (0dbu input)
Input Impedance ........................... 12K balanced
Output Impedance ........................ 440 Ohms balanced
Equivalent Input Noise .................. -100dbu 
Gain .............................................. 7db (at maximum, EQ bypassed)
Omniport Function ........................ Unbalanced Input / Output (input = tip; output = ring)
Power Requirement ...................... 25mA 
Shipping Dimensions: ................... 171 x 51 x 229mm 0.7 kg (6.75” x 2 “ x 9” 1.5 lbs.) 
Warranty ....................................... 3 Years, transferable

Summary of Contents for Q3

Page 1: ...rue to the Music User Guide Q3 Coil Equalizer 5 0 0 S e r i e s M o d u l e www radialeng com Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 tel 604 942 1001 fax...

Page 2: ...Warranty Back cover Thank you for joining the growing number of Radial 500 series module users We are confident that you will find the Q3 Coil Equalizer to be a great addition to your recording studio...

Page 3: ...SS BOOST 12 position rotary switch is outfitted with eleven preset curves designed to boost bass and add warmth body and punch to the audio track 5 HPF High pass filter rolls off excessive low frequen...

Page 4: ...ing selection of over 12 000 EQ possibilities using only three knobs and a few switches Each 12 position switch is packed with 11 preset curves that have been carefully selected after exhaustive liste...

Page 5: ...he OFF position 2 Make sure all three SHIFT switches are pushed to the left bold effect This will help you to choose a preset curve that works best for the instrument at hand Once selected the effect...

Page 6: ...f gain CAUTION One of the drawbacks to passive coil EQs is that there is no noise preventative circuitry between the induction coil circuit and the signal path This means that when you switch coils yo...

Page 7: ...mary cause of feedback Simply press listen and then take out to compare Using the Omniport When the Q3 is used with a Radial Workhorse or one of our other 500 series power racks the Omniport connectio...

Page 8: ...0k Hz 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 0 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10 G X 0 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10 G X 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 0 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10 G X 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k...

Page 9: ...18 2 G X 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz G X 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Q 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz G X 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 1...

Page 10: ...00 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 G X 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 G X 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 G X G X 20 20k 50 100 200...

Page 11: ...U HPF On NAME Bright Reggae Inst Fender Stratocaster Pickups Singlecoil Bridge Middle PU HPF Off NAME Jazzy Bass Inst Fender Jazz Bass Pickups Neck PU HPF Off NAME Marcus Funk Inst Fender Jazz Bass Pi...

Page 12: ...ay Inst Acoustic Guitar Pickups Piezo Magnetic HPF On NAME Sticky Pop Mic Condenser Vocal HPF On NAME Call Me Elvis Mic Dynamic Vocal HPF On NAME Fat Girl Mic Condenser Vocal HPF Off NAME FM Radio Mic...

Page 13: ...ng Ltd Q3 Coil Equalizer 500 Module NAME Stupid Bass Inst Kick Drum HPF Off NAME Big Chest Snare Inst Snare Drum HPF Off NAME Slap Kick Inst Kick Drum HPF Off NAME In Your Face Snare Inst Snare Drum H...

Page 14: ...ial Engineering Ltd Q3 Coil Equalizer 500 Module True to the Music 12 NAME Inst HPF GAIN NAME Inst HPF GAIN NAME Inst HPF GAIN NAME Inst HPF GAIN NAME Inst HPF GAIN NAME Inst HPF GAIN USER SOUND SETTI...

Page 15: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Circuit type Coil Capacitor Resistive Boost and Cut Filters Frequency Response 20Hz 20KHz 1db in non EQ positions Dynamic Range 112dB Noise 90dBu 600 ohm...

Page 16: ...f 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 WARRANT...

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