SB4001 MANUAL V.1.2 7
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Grind:
Grind mode induces a tube style harmonic overdrive onto the content material, resulting
in asymmetrical distortion. The level of distortion is signal dependent, so higher levels
of distortion can be achieved by driving the input signal louder. Grind affects the final
output stage of the compressor, so it will affect both wet and dry signals alike, and can
be used simply for sonic color of the dry signal even if no compression is desired.
Note: Switch the Grind in and out. Listen to what it is doing to the tone of the
audio. Listen to things like the snare and kick. Grind can help add density and
glue to the tones with in a mix. Its not a subtle effect and is great for Rock and
Pop mixes. Many of our users just leave it in all the time. It is sonically like a
second compressor all together. For classical and some acoustic music, or if you
want transparent dynamic control, you may prefer to leave it out.
4. INSTALLATION:
The SB4001 is a 500 series compressor. It requires two channels in a 500 series
compatible rack. Just be sure to safely and securely seat the edge cards of the SB4001
into the edge connectors of your 500 rack.
Note: The SB4001 can also be used in a 51x rack. If you do we suggest that you
place a small piece of card board into the bottom 2 fingers of the 51x edge
connectors in to insure that you have the SB4001 in the proper alignment to be
compliant with the standard VPR alliance.
5. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING:
Normal cleaning and maintenance practices should be followed with the SB4001 as all
of your other studio gear. The SB4001 uses high quality components, and sealed pro-
audio switches and pots, so the switches and pots do not require any regular cleaning.
