562E
3
Fast First-Time Setup
Follow these instructions to get your 562E up-and-running as quickly as possible. The intent of
this section is fast setup. If you need something clarified, then you’ll find the answer elsewhere in
this manual.
Connect the line-level signal source to either the female XLR connector or the 1/4-in.
TRS (tip-ring-sleeve, stereo, 3-conductor) input jack. If the source is unbalanced, then
use a 1/4-in. TS (tip-sleeve, mono, or guitar) plug fully inserted into the TRS input jack.
Connect the line-level signal return to either the male XLR connector or to the 1/4-in.
TRS output jack. If you use the 1/4-in. jack, then use a TRS plug for balanced circuits
or use a TS plug for unbalanced circuits. Additional information on the signal connec-
tions may be found on pages 12-13 of this manual.
Repeat for the second channel. Ignore the S
IDECHAIN
(K
EY
I
NPUT
) connections for now.
Connect the AC input to an AC power source of the proper voltage and frequency, as
marked on the rear of the unit.
Caution:
Failure to connect the 562E to the proper AC mains voltage may
cause fire and/or internal damage.
Warning:
Lethal voltages are present inside the chassis. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the chassis. Refer all service to qualified
service personnel or to the factory.
Make your initial switch and control settings as follows:
S
WITCH
S
ETTING
EXT
.
KEY
/
BYPASS
/
IN
I
N
KEY
LISTEN
//
W
/
FILTER
//
GATE
/
EXP
.
G
ATE
/E
XP
.
LOW
CUT
(CCW)
10Hz
HIGH
CUT
(CW)
40K
WINDOW
ADVANCE
M
AX
THRESHOLD
-10
ATTACK
TIME
A
UTO
HOLD
TIME
(G
ATE
O
NLY
)
50ms
RELEASE
TIME
300ms
GATE
RANGE
(
IF
GATING
)
80dB
EXPANDER
RATIO
(
IF
EXPANDING
)
1:3
With the 562E’s controls and switches now set according to the preceding section, the 562E
should pass signal. Fast setup is complete.
Refining Your Settings
Refine the T
HRESHOLD
setting so that the expander/gate reduces the gain when the input signal
falls below the threshold setting. Adjust the A
TTACK
T
IME
, H
OLD
T
IME
and R
ELEASE
T
IME
controls to
suit the audio that is being fed to the 562E. Percussive sounds usually call for fast attack, hold and
release times; speech and music generally work best with slower times. You can make the expander/
gate stay open for momentary lapses in signal by increasing the setting of the R
ELEASE
and/or
H
OLD
T
IME
control. This also affects the rate-of-release once the signal falls below threshold. If
you feel that the expander/gate is dropping the signal too much, try a lower G
ATE
R
ATIO
/E
XPANDER
R
ANGE
setting. Remember these settings are just guidelines; you can use whatever settings work
best for you.
Fast Setup
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