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PEQ2 Input Module

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Gain  Switch

-  At  the  top  of  each  channel  PEQ2

module is a red winged knob which controls a 12-
position switch. Each Position will show two values.
The  “Line”  gain  level  is  circled  whereas  the  “Mic”
gain level is not circled. Unity gain for the Line level
is at “0”. 
HiZ  range  is  the  four  most  clockwise  positions  of
the  Line  gain  (-24  through  -42)  has  higher  input
impedance ideally suited for “Direct In” instruments
such  as  Bass  or  keyboards.  These  four  line
positions are can also be used as an alternate mic
input using a different transformer. 

B

 

High  Frequency  control

  -  The  high  frequency  is

adjusted using this dual concentric knob. The outer
black  knob  determines  the  frequency  at  which
boost  or  cut  will  occur.  This  knob  also  has  an  off
position.  The  inner  silver  knob  provides
continuously variable BOOST or CUT from  0  to  +/-
20 dB of the selected frequency. This knob should
be set to the 6 o’clock position to achieve no boost
or cut. 

C

 

Mid control

 - The Mid frequency is adjusted using

this  dual  concentric  knob.  The  outer  black  knob
determines the frequency at which boost or cut will
occur. This knob also has an off position. The inner
silver knob provides continuously variable BOOST
or  CUT  from  0  to  +/-  20  dB  of  the  selected
frequency. This knob should be set to the 6 o’clock
position to achieve no boost or cut.

 Wunderbar Super D User's Manual Rev. 1, Dec. 2018

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Summary of Contents for Wunderbar Super D

Page 1: ...Wunderbar Super D Operations Manual Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 1 ...

Page 2: ...gram 15 General Guidelines 15 Tracking and Mixing Tips 16 Unpacking 17 Installing the Wunderbar Stand 19 Stand Illustrations 20 Dimensions 22 Depth and Height of Console 23 Audio Connections 24 Typical Patch Bay Layout 27 PEQ2 Module Connection 28 Connecting the Power Supply 29 Cleaning Instructions 29 Water and Moisture 29 Servicing 30 Warranty 31 Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 2 ...

Page 3: ... is very import in todays cell phone environment The PEQ2 is a fully Class A discrete 1970 s style mic pre equalizer The design employs proprietary custom designed mic line and output transformers It can directly replace the 1073 module The 18 way gold plated Amphenol connector will mate with vintage 80 Series consoles or racks designed for a 1073 or equivalent The key to the sound of the Wunder A...

Page 4: ...to the PEQ2 from tape or hard disk to you will notice a fat wide open sound with virtually no phase shift All the switches are custom made by Greyhill The custom made potentiometers are Vishay audio grade made with conductive plastic for a long life one million cycles Large Sprague Orange Drop capacitors are used in the equalizer circuit The Panasonic FC 105 C Electrolytic capacitors are used to i...

Page 5: ...ltiples of eight up to 56 channels Master section cinema display and patchbay can be located in any position from left to right Any number of channels can be added to an existing console at a later date as the desk is completely modular Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 5 ...

Page 6: ...igh frequency is adjusted using this dual concentric knob The outer black knob determines the frequency at which boost or cut will occur This knob also has an off position The inner silver knob provides continuously variable BOOST or CUT from 0 to 20 dB of the selected frequency This knob should be set to the 6 o clock position to achieve no boost or cut C Mid control The Mid frequency is adjusted...

Page 7: ...o clock position to achieve no boost or cut E EQ Switch The Equalizer is activated by depressing this switch F Mic Line Switch This switch determines whether the unit is in Microphone Preamplifier or the Line Input mode G Discrete High Pass Filter Corner Frequency is set at 90 HZ H Signal Clip LED This dual purpose LED will turn green when any signal is detected and red when signal approaches clip...

Page 8: ...the PEQ2 Line input knob during mix down to achieve a different more distorted color C Flip Switch Swaps the trim knob and the P G 100mm conductive plastic channel fader This allows the user to ride the trim via the channel fader during tracking if desired D Auxiliary Sends 1 4 Send signal from the I O module channel strip to the corresponding aux master knob rotary fader in the master section Pre...

Page 9: ... either left or right for a hard pan It also doesn t have a 3dB center attenuation if you bus the signal to both left and right With it on the pan functions normally G Solo Switch Mutes all channels not in solo monitoring output is determined globally to be PFL or AFL via the PFL AFL lighted switch in the master section Listening in Pre Fade Listen mode is a solo of the input to the routing module...

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Page 11: ...me signal as the control room has but pre mute and volume H Headphone Jack Accepts standard 1 4 TRS headphone connectors I Talkback Switch Set on a rocker switch the forward position temporarily engages the talkback as long as the switch is pressed the back position engages the talkback until the rocker is switched into the center off position J Solo Clear Clears Solos globally and also flashes as...

Page 12: ...signal routed back into the stereo buses Example May be used to bring effected signal back into the console from outboard devices These inputs also have 10dB of gain above unity just like the routing modules but without transformer inputs F Aux Returns 5 8 to Bus Assign Buttons Assigns the Aux Returns to the L R the 1 2 bus and or the 3 4 bus G Aux Return Pans 5 8 Assigns the proportion of aux ret...

Page 13: ...ode blue the PEQ OUTPUT feeds the INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN and the Routing Module input The Routing Module is module below the PEQ In this mode the OUTPUT FROM DAW MULT feeds the users patchbay to a row above the PEQ LINE INPUT which needs to be normeled When in Tracking mode white it is assumed that the PEQ is in Mic Pre mode and the signal is sent via the PEQ OUTPUT to the input of the DAW whil...

Page 14: ...nector to the Routing Module input This will hard bypass the inserted piece of equipment In Insert Bypass the signal will not go to the INSERT SEND connector and not come back via the INSERT RETURN as the signal flows internally through the channel in the console When not pressed the signal goes out to the patchbay and is normal ed back to the Routing Module input Note The OUTPUT FROM DAW and OUTP...

Page 15: ...nded that when removing the PEQ2 Modules Routing modules and all other sections the console should be powered down It is not necessary that you leave this console permanently switched on If you decide to leave your equipment powered up or turn it off when not in use the console should run problem free Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 15 ...

Page 16: ... For a slightly different more distorted sound you can drive the PEQ2 gain switch knob one click higher to get the LED to just light up red while turning down PEQ2 output trim on the routing module slightly When mixing using the Line input on the PEQ2 a good starting gain is 0 dB right next to the Wunder Audio logo at the top of PEQ2 and the PEQ2 output trim which is the top small red knob of the ...

Page 17: ...esk on it s back panel the panel above the d subs with the armrest pointing towards the ceiling Bring the desk to the area where you want to set it on the stand by resting it on the floor on padded blankets armrest still toward the ceiling and then build the stand as described in this manual When it is in place on the stand power up the desk before installing any PEQ2 modules to check that the con...

Page 18: ...Q2 s and copy the spacing when tightening the thumb screws for the PEQ2 s To connect audio to the Wunderbar we recommend you use only very high quality balanced cabling and connectors The patch points on the back plane may be connected directly to other sources and destinations however we recommend that you have a professional patch bay to add convenience and avoid wear on the Wunderbar s connecti...

Page 19: ...es not hang all its weight on the two loose screws 3 While leaving the left stand foot about 1 16 loose as in the last step place one of the 2 x 3 Frame Struts over the square stand foot guide Examine the holes at either end of the frame strut and note that one hole is smaller and threaded this hole goes upwards so that it is against the bottom panel of the desk Attach the frame strut to the botto...

Page 20: ...ot so it is not subjected to the force of tilting up the desk 10 After the desk is tilted up then use the wood blocks to raise the rear of the stand skids so that you can re install the adjustable feet 11 Adjust the leveling feet to the desk is level See illustrations below Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 20 ...

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Page 22: ... 21 7 8 each A 27 cinema Display section will add 26 1 8 to the width Example A 16 channel console with a 27 Cinema Display as shown above is 65 3 4 wide A 40 Channel console with a 27 Cinema Display and a Patchbay is 131 1 2 wide The Wunderbar Stand is 21 tall See below drawing for depth and height of all consoles Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 22 ...

Page 23: ...Depth and Height of Console Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 23 ...

Page 24: ... quality balanced cabling and connectors The patch points on back plane may be connected directly to other sources and destinations however we recommend that you have a professional integrate the console with a patchbay to add convenience Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 24 ...

Page 25: ...Master Section Rear Panel 14 x XLR in Monitor 1 8 two track inputs 1 3 16 x XLR out Stereo Bus L R 1 2 3 4 Aux Out 1 4 Control Room Speakers A B C Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 25 ...

Page 26: ...Q MIC INPUTS D sub 25 PEQ LINE INPUTS D sub 25 PEQ OUTPUT D sub 25 INSERT SEND D sub 25 INSERT RETURN D sub 25 OUTPUT FROM DAW D sub 25 OUTPUT FROM DAW MULT D sub 25 Detail of Rear of I O Panel Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 26 ...

Page 27: ...Typical Patch Bay Layout for 24 Channel Wunderbar When designing the patchbay one will need to half normal the INSERT SEND to the INSERT RETURN Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 27 ...

Page 28: ...vintage 1073 module The wiring scheme is detailed as follows power requirements 24 volts DC at approximately 100 mA Connections A Microphone Input B Microphone Input C D E 0 volts Ground F Line Input H Line input J K external fader input L external fader output M N P R Line Output S T Line Output U 24 volts V Chassis Wunderbar Super D User s Manual Rev 1 Dec 2018 28 ...

Page 29: ...n as well as silent fans These holes should not be covered or blocked or it may reduce component life and operating stability Cleaning Instructions Simply use a mild dish soap and a slightly damp terry cloth wrung out as much as possible The complete console solid hardwood enclosure as well as the leather armrest can be cleaned in this fashion All fader panels should be wiped in the direction of t...

Page 30: ...shipping label To remove a PEQ2 module from your console power down the Wunderbar unscrew the thumbscrew at the bottom of the module and carefully slide the module out by pulling on the top gain knob and thumbscrew Make sure the module is very safely packaged for the return shipping Additional modules may be purchased to be used as spares in case one module needs to be serviced To remove the Maste...

Page 31: ...as not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or modified in any way This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other satisfactory proof of date of original purchase is required before any warranty service will be performed If you suspect a defect in your device you must first email or call us at 512 338 6777 It is ...

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