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Summary of Contents for Transient Designer 9842

Page 1: ...Model 9842 Manual Dynamic Effect Processor Transient Designer ...

Page 2: ...f SPL Limitations of Liability In no event will SPL be liable for any damages including loss of data lost profits cost of cover or other special incidental consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the unit however caused and on any theory of liability This limitation will apply even if SPL or an authorised dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damage Sound Performance...

Page 3: ...ur staff particularly Ruben Tilgner who created the TRANSIENT DESIGNER The importance of their exceptional qualification and talents cannot be overesti mated Our products are often tested and compared in many publica tions as well as by our customers themselves and constantly attract praise for the high standard of audio performance they achieve I would like to pass on this broad appreciation to t...

Page 4: ...ogy manual threshold adjustments are not required In order to maintain the cleanest possible signal path the TRANSIENT DESIGNER uses the excellently specified THAT 2181 VCAs which are especially natural sounding transparent and create minimal distortion High amplitudes are processed without damping of high frequencies or reducing bass For stereo operation the LINK function connects channel pairs 1...

Page 5: ...he equipment installed is analogue Check that the voltage details quoted on the back panel are the same as your local mains electricity supply Use a small flat bladed screwdriver to set the voltage selector to the voltage for the area in which the unit will be used Never cover up the ventilation slots on the top side of the unit If during operation the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer ...

Page 6: ...ded The follo wing illustration shows how to properly unbalance a balanced signal Rear panel T RANSIENT D ESIGNER model 9842 Connections 2 1 3 1 2 3 Pin wiring XLR output 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold Pin wiring XLR input 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold soundperformancelab com TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DISCONNECT MAINS BEFORE REMOVING COVER VOLTAGE FUSE XLR Wirin...

Page 7: ...l curious as to what goes on inside the box read this section while referring to the diagrams Differential EnvelopeTechnology Differential Envelope Technology maintains identical envelope processing from quiet to loud signals from pianissimo to fortis simo without the need for the user to adjust any external para meters In a conventional system low level signals would be excluded from processing B...

Page 8: ...between Env 3 Diagram 4 and Env 4 Diagram 5 hatched area The sustain is extended at positive settings and shortened at negative settings Diagram 3 illustrates the shapes of the processed curves with maximum and minimum attack compared to the original curve from Diagram 1 Diagram 4 illustrates the original curve and both envelopes generated for processing the sustain period The envelope follower En...

Page 9: ...nnect the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to an analogue mixing console because these generally have enough headroom to process peak levels of more than 15 dB without clipping However it is imperative to check the input levels of the mixer and any clip monitor LEDs at the channel inserts If the TRANSIENT DESIGNER is connected directly to a ProTools 888 interface a Yamaha O2R mixer or similar units with interna...

Page 10: ...e 5 channel one s or three s ACTIVE also switches channel two or four in and out Note that channel two s ACTIVE status LED will also follow channel one s ACTIVE status The SIGNAL LED indicates an incoming signal with a level excee ding 40 dB In complex studio arrangements the LED indication helps to check if a signal actually arrives at the TRANSIENT DESIGNER With the ATTACK control the attack per...

Page 11: ...o envelope generators work in the SUSTAIN control circuitry too Again an envelope follower pursues the original envelope and adapts optimally to the curve of sustain This second gene rator produces an envelope with extended sustain Diagram 4 page 8 The difference between both envelopes is then used to calculate the voltage controlling the VCA though as with the ATTACK circuitry the enhancement cea...

Page 12: ...e instruments or loops this technology creates new sounds or adds weight and authority to existing sounds There are several ways to connect the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to your equipment One of the most flexible options is wiring the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to a patchbay and if your console has swit chable insert points to prevent audio running through the patchbay when not required so much the better Altern...

Page 13: ...n recording live drums or other instruments on a HD recor ding system the TRANSIENT DESIGNER prevents time consuming removing of crosstalk signals on the hard disk It is possible to create unusual dynamic effects including new and interesting pan effects If for example a mono loop is patched through two channels of the TRANSIENT DESIGNER panned hard left and right in the mix such that the left cha...

Page 14: ...ting Frequently keyboard and sample sounds are intensively compressed leaving little of their original dynamic range Increasing the attack brings back the natural dynamics so the sounds need less space in the mix and are easier to pick out even at lower levels With the help of the TRANSIENT DESIGNER Budget drum machines can provide sounds and grooves that sound far more powerful and dynamic than t...

Page 15: ...is fitted for use where ground loops are causing hum problems When the GND LIFT switch is set to off the circuit ground is isolated from the chassis ground The detachable power cord is a standard 3 wire type fitted with an IEC mains connector the transformer power cord and mains connector have VDE UL and CSA approvals The fuses have values of 200 mA 230 V and 400 mA 115 V On the secondary side of ...

Page 16: ... Bypass Power Fail Safety Measurements Frequency response 20 Hz 100 kHz 100 kHz 3 dB CCMR common mode rejection 87 dBu 100 Hz 80 dBu 1kHz 75 dBu 10 kHz 70 dBu 20 kHz THD N 0 004 1kHz S N CCIR 468 3 89 dBu S N A weightened 105 dBu Power Supply Torroidal transformer 15 VA Fuses 230 V 115 V 200 mA 400 mA Ground Lift switch Voltage selector Dimensions Housing Standard EIA 19 1U 482 x 44 45 x 237 mm We...

Page 17: ...horized SPL warranty repair facility in the country where purchased or to the SPL factory in Germany in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by SPL with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner All remedies and the measure of damages are limited to the above services It is possible that economic loss or injury to person or property may result ...

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