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LPE-2

LEGACY RECORDINGS

The 78 RPM record was a standard format for decades, followed by 33-1/3 RPM. While

33 RPM “LP” records produced after 1954 almost universally follow the EMI or RIAA
standards, compensation curves used for 78 RPM records varied significantly between
manufacturers and era. Via historical research and empirical testing, audio engineers have
attempted to classify the myriad of legacy equalization formats. The following chart lists
a small sampling of various EQ curves which have been derived from papers, audio jour-

nals, jacket information on early LPs, experimentation, and other sources for records made
generally between 1925 and 1955. The audio engineer should use these numbers as a
guide only. Ultimately, use your ears as the final reference for correct compensation on
legacy formats.

SOURCE

SERIES

TURNOVER (Hz)

ROLLOFF (dB @ 10 kHz)

Acoustic Recording (such as

cylinders, etc..)

0 (or as required)

0 (or as required)

“AES”

standard

400

-12

AFRS Transcriptions

500

0 or -5

Allegro

750

-16

Allied

500

-16

American Recording Society

500

-12 or –13.7

Angel

500

-12

Arizona

400

-12

Artist

500

-16

Atlantic

500

-16

Audiophile

300

-8

BBC Transcriptions

1949

500

-5

BBC Transcriptions

most

250-300

0 to -5

Bach Guild

501-529

500-750

-16

Banner

adjust as required

500

-16

Bartok

629

-16

Bartok

301-304, 309, 906-920 700

-16

Berliner

speed = 71.29 RPM 0

0

Blue Bird

800

-10

Blue Note Jazz

400

-12

Boston

COL*

-16

Brunswick

rare

1000

-8.5

Brunswick

from 1946

300

-16

Brunswick

early

300-500

0 or -16

BSI

353

-10.5

Caedmon

629

-11

Caedmon

1001-1022

700

-12

Cameo

inconsistent, adjust as required

Canyon

400

-12

Capitol

FDS

400

-12

Capitol-Telefunken

500

0

Содержание LPE-2

Страница 1: ...1 LPE 2 Dedicated to the lives memory and families of Chris Camacho and Gabe Weiner two young men who shared a passion for great audio and who left us much too soon Gabe 1970 1997 Chris 1959 1999...

Страница 2: ...al consists of information that is property of Millennia Media Inc and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual Millennia Media Inc expressly prohibits th...

Страница 3: ...ects placed on it Pay particular attention to plugs receptacles and the point where the AC power cord exits the LPE 2 4 GROUNDING For your safety it is extremely important that the grounding pin of th...

Страница 4: ...ard 2U 19 equipment rack If the LPE 2 is mounted in a road case or other rack which is prone to strong vibration or shock it is highly recommended that the rear of the LPE 2 be supported or otherwise...

Страница 5: ...ord press ing 78 45 33 etc can be compensated perfectly with the LPE 2 including vertical groove processes When the LPE 2 does not offer a precise preset compensation point or loading character istic...

Страница 6: ...minal which ties earth ground to audio ground If ground hum loops are experienced when using the LPE 2 removing this jumper may help Using this jumper to lift ground the integrity of the chassis earth...

Страница 7: ...7 LPE 2...

Страница 8: ...with any normal phono input signal The red high level LED illuminates with an audio signal level of approximately 20 dBu and should only illuminate on the very highest peak levels 5 HIGH RESOLUTION PH...

Страница 9: ...9 LPE 2...

Страница 10: ...C14 on LF board and C8 on HF board The LPE 2 compensation and filter circuits are based upon a unique shunt topology This topology is unlike conventional state variable filters in that only one signal...

Страница 11: ...11 LPE 2...

Страница 12: ...12 LPE 2...

Страница 13: ...e only Ultimately use your ears as the final reference for correct compensation on legacy formats SOURCE SERIES TURNOVER Hz ROLLOFF dB 10 kHz Acoustic Recording such as cylinders etc 0 or as required...

Страница 14: ...tsch Grammophone 300 5 Dial 500 or 750 16 Disc 300 16 Ducretet Thomson 450 11 EMI 1931 250 0 33LP 500 12 EMS 375 12 Edison 0 0 Electrola 800 10 Elektra 629 16 Epic thru 1954 COL or 750 16 Esoteric 400...

Страница 15: ...ford 750 16 Pacific Jazz 400 12 Parlophone varies with era 300 or 500 0 or 8 5 Pathe inconsistent adjust as required Period 500 16 Polydor 300 8 5 Philharmonia 400 12 Polymusic 500 16 Ploymusic binaur...

Страница 16: ...tric early transcriptions 300 0 Westminster pre 1956 500 or 750 16 Westminster AES printed on jacket 400 12 Westrex 200 0 Zonophone early 71 29 RPM 0 0 most 300 0 Per NAB standards the nominal speed o...

Страница 17: ...5 dB EIN flat Better than 98 dB EIN RIAA in Three pin XLR Polarity Pin 2 positive polarity Pin 1 ground EQUALIZER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Filter Boost Cut 10 dB 21 step detent Notch Filter Q Quality Fa...

Страница 18: ...l not be liable for special subsequent incidental consequential or punitive damages including but not limited to damage to recordings archives broadcasts mixing consoles or any associated equipment do...

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