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1.0    OVERVIEW 

 

 

 

Main Features: 

 

  4 channels of Frequency Conscious Noise Gating 

  Variable Hi and Low Pass side chain Filters 

  Fully variable Threshold and Release 

  Fast and Slow Attack modes 

  Range switching between -20dB and -80dB 

  Side chain Listen facility 

  Stereo linking 

  Side chain inserts 

  Balanced Inputs-Outputs with +4dBu/10dBV switching 

 

 

 

The  G400  is  a  professional  4  channel  noise  gate  that  can  be  operated  as  4  separate 

processors  or  linked  as  two  independant  stereo  pairs.  In  Link  mode,  Channel  1  and  3 

provide  Master  control  and  'rms  summing'  is  used  to  ensure  that  signals  from  both  the 

linked channels operate the gate. 

 

 

Each  channel  has  fully  variable  controls  for  filter  Frequency,  Threshold  and  Release. 

Range is switchable to provide either full muting (-80dBu) or a more subtle level of signal 

attenuation (-20dBu). 

 

 

Two  Attack modes  are  available;  Fast  or  Slow  and  Release  is  manually  adjustable.  In-

built  sidechain  'auto-level-sensing'  and  Hold  circuitry  ensure  that  false  triggering  and 

chatter are kept to a minimum. High and Low pass filters are included and can be used 

for a wide range of frequency conscious gating applications. A LISTEN facility allows the 

filters to be easily tuned by ear. Each channel also has a sidechain insert with front panel 

indication when an External Key jack is plugged in. 

 

 

Led indicators are provided for Above-Below Threshold, Bypass and Link. 

 

 

All inputs and outputs are electronically  balanced and can be switched b4dBu 

and -10dBV operating levels. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание G400

Страница 1: ...4 Channel Frequency Conscious Noise Gate Operation Manual June 2005 ...

Страница 2: ...Page 2 This page has been left intentionally blank for your notes ...

Страница 3: ...Attack switch 2 9 Range switch 2 10 Release control 2 11 Link switch 3 0 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 8 9 3 1 Side Chain insert 3 2 Input 3 3 Output 3 4 Level switch 3 5 Power switch 3 6 Power inlet 4 0 INSTALLATION 10 11 4 1 Inspection and unpacking Phantom 4 2 Operating Environment 48V indicator 4 3 CE Standard and LVD Pad 4 4 Power Requirement Listen 5 0 WARRANTY 12 6 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 13 7 0 D...

Страница 4: ...ully variable controls for filter Frequency Threshold and Release Range is switchable to provide either full muting 80dBu or a more subtle level of signal attenuation 20dBu Two Attack modes are available Fast or Slow and Release is manually adjustable In built sidechain auto level sensing and Hold circuitry ensure that false triggering and chatter are kept to a minimum High and Low pass filters ar...

Страница 5: ...in signal path Side chain signals at frequencies below the cut off frequency are attenuated and so will not operate the gate Use this control to prevent low frequency signals such as a miked up bass drum opening the gate 2 4 LO PASS control This control sets the cut off frequency of the low pass filter in the side chain signal path Side chain signals at frequencies above the cut off frequency are ...

Страница 6: ...s These two leds indicate the relationship between the side chain signal which is normally the same as the input signal unless the side chain insert is used and the THRESHOLD setting The BELOW led indicates that the signal level is below threshold and the gate is closed In practise when the BELOW led lights the audio starts to fade at a rate set by the RELEASE control The ABOVE led indicates that ...

Страница 7: ... set by the THRESHOLD control Control range is 10mS to 4S Please note With instruments such as bass guitars short RELEASE times can cause the gate to chatter If this occurs increase the release time 2 11 LINK switch Pressing the LINK switch couples channels 1 2 and 3 4 for stereo operation Channels 1 and 3 become the masters the controls on channels 2 and 4 are disabled The side chain circuitry on...

Страница 8: ...3 2 INPUT Electronically balanced Input with pin 2 wired hot signal Unbalanced operation is possible by joining pin 3 to pin 1 signal ground and using pin 2 as signal hot Please note To maintain correct signal levels in un balanced applications pin 3 must be joined to pin 1 and not left un connected 3 3 OUTPUT Electronically balanced Output with pin 2 wired hot signal For un balanced operation pin...

Страница 9: ...ER INLET Standard IEC mains inlet for use with a detachable mains cable See Section 3 4 for details of power requirements and fusing Please note The mains protection fuse is inside the unit accessed by removing the top cover Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains supply before attempting to replace the fuse ...

Страница 10: ...vels 4 3 CE STANDARDS AND THE LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE LVD The G400 has been designed to comply with the latest Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC regulations However we recommend you do not operate the unit close to strong emitters of electromagnetic radiation such as power transformers motors mobile telephones or radio transmitters The unit should only be connected to a power supply of the type desc...

Страница 11: ...nd may constitute a fire hazard The detachable IEC mains lead connections to the appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Please note A protective earth connection made by way of the earth conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation ...

Страница 12: ...cessary to return the unit to an LA Audio authorised service centre or to the factory with a dated receipt as proof of purchase After repair the unit will be returned to you free of charge Limitations This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident or misuse The warranty is void unless repairs are carried out by an authorised service centre The warranty is void if the unit has been mod...

Страница 13: ...z 22kHz Threshold 50dB to 20dB Range 80dB or 20dB Attack Fast 50uS Slow 1mS Release 10ms to 4s variable High Pass Filter 22Hz to 3kHz Low Pass Filter 250Hz to 30kHz Power Requirement 15VA 115 230V AC 50 60Hz PHYSICAL Input Connectors XLR 3 pin Pin 2 hot Output Connectors XLR 3 pin Pin 2 hot Power Connection IEC 3 pin socket Detachable lead Dimensions mm 482 19 W 164 6 5 D 44 1 75 H Weight 2 9 kg 6...

Страница 14: ...ge 14 7 0 DIMENSIONS In keeping with our policy of continuous improvement LA Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice Manufactured in the UK by LA Audio Web www laaudio co uk ...

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