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Analog Elemental Series

Please note and retain this manual. Carefully read and follow all of the safety and operating 
instructions before you use the machine. Be doubly careful to follow all warnings and special 
safety instructions noted in this manual and on the unit. 

Connections: 

Only use the connections as described. Other connections can lead to health 

risks and equipment damage.

Water and humidity:

 Do not use this machine anywhere near water (for example near a wash 

basin or bath, in a damp cellar, near swimming pools, or the like). In such cases there is an 
extremely high risk of fatal electrical shocks!

Insertion of foreign objects or fluids: 

Never allow a foreign object through any of the 

machine‘s chassis openings. You can easily come into contact with dangerous voltage or 
cause a damaging short circuit. Never allow any fluids to be spilled or sprayed on the machine. 
Such actions can lead to dangerous electrical shocks or fire! 

Opening the unit:

 Do not open the machine housing, as there is great risk you will damage the 

machine, or – even after being disconnected – you may receive a dangerous electrical shock!

Electrical power:

 Run this machine only from power sources which can provide proper power 

in the range from 100 to 250 volts. When in doubt about a source, contact your dealer or a 
professional electrician. To be sure you have isolated the machine, do so by disconnecting all 
power and signal connections. Be sure that the power supply plug is always accessible. When 
not using the machine for a longer period, make sure to unplug it from your wall power socket 
and from the guitar amp. 

Cord protection:

 Make sure that your power and guitar amplifier signal cords are arranged 

to avoid being stepped on or any kind of crimping and damage related to such event. Do not 
allow any equipment or furniture to crimp the cords.

Power connection overloads: 

Avoid any kind of overload in connections to wall sockets, 

extension or splitter power cords, or to signal inputs. Always keep manufacturer warnings 
and instructions in mind. Overloads create fire hazards and risk of dangerous shocks! 

Lightning: 

Before thunderstorms or other severe weather, disconnect the machine from wall 

power (but to avoid life threatening lightning strikes, not during a storm). Similarly, before 
any severe weather, disconnect all the power connections of other machines and antenna and 
phone/network cables which may be interconnected so that no lightning damage or overload 
results from such secondary connections.

Air circulation: 

Chassis openings offer ventilation and serve to protect the machine from over-

heating. Never cover or otherwise close off these openings. Never place the machine on a soft 
surface (carpet, sofa, etc.). Make sure to provide for a mounting space of 4-5 cm/2 inches to 
the sides and top of the unit when mounting the unit in racks or on cabinets.

Controls and switches: 

Operate the controls and switches only as described in the manual. 

Incorrect adjustments outside safe parameters can lead to damage and unnecessary repair 
costs. Never use the switches or level controls to effect excessive or extreme changes. 

Repairs: 

Unplug the unit from all power and signal connections and immediately contact a 

qualified technician when you think repairs are needed – or when moisture or foreign objects 
may accidentally have gotten in to the housing, or in cases when the machine may have fallen 
and shows any sign of having been damaged. This also applies to any situation in which the 
unit has not been subjected to any of these unusual circumstances but still is not functioning 
normally or its performance is substantially altered. In cases of damage to the power supply 
and cord, first consider turning off the main circuit breaker before unplugging the power cord. 

Replacement/substitute parts:

 Be sure that any service technician uses original replacement 

parts or those with identical specifications as the originals. Incorrectly substituted parts can 
lead to fire, electrical shock, or other dangers, including further equipment damage. 

Safety inspection:

 Be sure always to ask a service technician to conduct a thorough safety 

check and ensure that the state of the repaired machine is in all respects up to factory stan-
dards.

Cleaning: 

In cleaning, do not use any solvents, as these can damage the chassis finish. Use 

a clean, dry cloth (if necessary, with an acid-free cleaning oil). Disconnect the machine from 
your power source before cleaning.

 

Important Security Advices

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Страница 2: ...nnel Preamplifiers 9 Channel Strips 9 Processing Units 10 Optional Features 11 Information on Transformers 11 Common Technical Specifications 11 Dimensions and Weight 11 Rear Panel Wiring Diagram 12 R...

Страница 3: ...Foil and Styroflex Capacitors 20 Output Stages 20 Premium Mic Pre Technical Specifications 20 Audio 20 Input 20 Output 20 Control Elements 20 Premium Mic Pre Block Diagram 21 Preference Mic Pre Introd...

Страница 4: ...Dual Band De Esser Block Diagram 31 DynaMaxx Introduction 32 DynaMaxx Control Elements 32 Compression 32 Make Up Gain 33 Gain Reduction LEDs 33 DE COM De Compression 33 FX Com Effect Compression 34 Li...

Страница 5: ...r 43 Post Production 43 Mastering 43 Transient Designer Technical Specifications 44 Audio 44 Input 44 Outputs 44 Transient Designer Block Diagram 45 TwinTube Introduction 46 TwinTube Control Elements...

Страница 6: ...indicates that The materials can be re used in accordance with their markings Through re use recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribu...

Страница 7: ...her severe weather disconnect the machine from wall power but to avoid life threatening lightning strikes not during a storm Similarly before any severe weather disconnect all the power connections of...

Страница 8: ...o maxims innovation and ease of use In many occasions both approaches get interleaved so that a good product idea is at the same time very easy to use when implemented as a musically sound solution He...

Страница 9: ...tions Dual Channel Preamplifiers Premium Preamplifiers It is not easy to make high quality recordings An exceptional sonic foundation to work upon is a must This can be achieved with microphones and p...

Страница 10: ...y expands any sound engineer s processing needs De Essing and TwinTube processors are ideal for vocal tracks and are the perfect complement to any respect able preamp Model Number 1294 Dual Band De Es...

Страница 11: ...s are reduced odd harmonics which produce harsh top end impressions and a slower characteristic compared to electronic stages which causes a more voluminous sound We recommend transformers especially...

Страница 12: ...tage Console Patchbay DAW Interface Console Patchbay DAW Interface Console Patchbay DAW Interface Pin wiring XLR input sockets 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold Pin wiring XLR output sockets 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold PUSH...

Страница 13: ...connect Pin 3 to GND Pin 1 SERIAL No VOLTAGE FUSE GND LIFT GND LIFT GND TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DISCONNECT MAINS BEFORE REMOVING COVER THIS...

Страница 14: ...interferences But even if the transmission would succeed differences in ground potentials between driver and receiver would produce distur bances In balanced connections a reference signal with revers...

Страница 15: ...l light on as soon as you turn the unit on regardless of the position of the ACTIVE push button Thus they fulfill a second function as power indicators GND Lift The rear panel GND LIFT switch eliminat...

Страница 16: ...level From there we deduce a superior price performance ratio emphasizing on the performance which lends the Premium Mic Pre a world class sound quality Features The Premium Mic Pre offers preamplific...

Страница 17: ...option to switch between two display modes VU mode and PPM mode The VU mode VU Volume Unit displays average levels thus provides infor mation on the overall loudness The PPM mode PPM Peak Program Met...

Страница 18: ...levels i e from drums or brass instruments If the VU meter shows levels above 3dB even while MicGain is set very low and the 10dB button deactivated the time has come to press the Pad button It illumi...

Страница 19: ...e lower in overdrive and noise throughout all following stages simply because the rest of the electronic circuit is charged with 6dB less at any setting of the amplification In addition transformers e...

Страница 20: ...very long cables up to a few hundred yards depending on the capacity of the cables and the input stages on the other end The maximum output level is 22 dBu Audio Frequency Range 10Hz 68kHz 3dB CMR 87d...

Страница 21: ...21 Analog Elemental Series Premium Mic Pre Block Diagram...

Страница 22: ...with the MicGain control defines the output level equally for both Output1 and Output2 When you set the MicGain you have to consider the type of microphone that you are using dynamic or condenser micr...

Страница 23: ...th this button you can change the sensitivity of the VU display If you press the 10dB button button is illuminated the sensitivity of the display is lowered by 10dB With the needle for example at 0dB...

Страница 24: ...sockets are as follows Pin 1 ground Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold Sometimes it is useful to switch the polarity of a microphone for example in the case of M S miking A second classic application is the miking...

Страница 25: ...hey induce noise and distortion that lead to a diffuse sound The Preference Mic Pre s servo drive design minimizes these problems much more effectively than the common solution based on capacitors by...

Страница 26: ...Range 114 0dB Input XLR socket elektronically balanced Impedance unbalanced ca 1 6kOhm Impedance balanced ca 3 2kOhm Max Input Level 18dBu 38dBu with Pad activated Output XLR socket elektronically bal...

Страница 27: ...27 Analog Elemental Series Preference Mic Pre Block Diagram...

Страница 28: ...ilance prob lems without having to compromise sound quality nor the hassle of permanently readjusting settings The Dual Band De Esser The Dual Band De Esser module expands on this concept by making us...

Страница 29: ...SR LEDs Thus when the control is set to 3dB actual reduction might only be of around 1dB The SR LEDs display sibilance reduction between 1dB and 14dB first in 1 dB increments and from 6 dB on in 2dB...

Страница 30: ...balanced optionally transformer balanced Impedance ca 20kOhm Max Input Level 22dBu Nominal Input Level 4dBu Output XLR socket electronically balanced optionally transformer balanced Output Impedance...

Страница 31: ...31 Analog Elemental Series Dual Band De Esser Block Diagram...

Страница 32: ...cations in recording and mixing as well as for live appli cations and because of the level of intelligent processing within the unit there are only two controls to adjust per channel making operation...

Страница 33: ...in to compensate for with the MAKE UP GAIN control When the DE COMPRESSION mode is activated the LED display shows the gain increase imparted to high level signals DE COM De Compression The De Compres...

Страница 34: ...PRESSION control sets the threshold in LIM mode The further the control is moved clockwise the lower the threshold and all signals above the threshold will be submitted to the limiting process as a fi...

Страница 35: ...nal gain to low level signals or reducing gain in the presence of high level signals Why are conventional compressors unsatisfactory One of the main difficulties in setting up a compressor is choosing...

Страница 36: ...If the attack time is set to minimum very short the compressor is able to catch the peak of the transient attack but any following notes will suffer increased transient distortion because the control...

Страница 37: ...d compressors do you would again hear pumping effects because of the way low level signals are lifted in gain The Release time is controlled depending on the difference between the actual peak and cal...

Страница 38: ...e Up Gain 0dBu Dynamic Range 115dB Input XLR connection electronically balanced optionally transformer balanced Impedance ca 20kOhm Max Input Level 21dBu Output XLR connections electronically balanced...

Страница 39: ...39 Analog Elemental Series DynaMaxx Block Diagramm...

Страница 40: ...o compensate changes in the level of the processed signal This ensures a simple and safe adjustment of levels for any following device especially A D converters The Transient Designer uses the excelle...

Страница 41: ...ttings to the slave module You ALWAYS have to set the output values of both modules manually Link Mode You can operate two Transient Designer modules at a time by activating the LINK mode You can only...

Страница 42: ...h from samples to live drum sets Emphasize the attack of a kick drum or a loop to increase the power and presence in the mix Shorten the sustain period of a snare or a reverb flag in a very musical wa...

Страница 43: ...clear gaps between the downbeats the legato will turn into a nice staccato driving the rhythm section forward Ambience A common problem especially with tracks that are recorded and mixed in different...

Страница 44: ...ed Dynamic Range 111 0dB Input XLR connector electronically balanced optionally transformer balanced Impedance ca 20kOhm Max Input Level 21dBu Outputs XLR connectors electronically balanced Output 1 o...

Страница 45: ...45 Analog Elemental Series Transient Designer Block Diagram...

Страница 46: ...llations one associ ates with 180 degree signal shifts A decisive factor in resultant tonal quality is the alignment of level relationships the overtone spectrum Such overtone enrichment does not oper...

Страница 47: ...only two significant examples of course without suggesting completeness We would like to simplify starting with the TwinTube by sharing some thoughts and experi ences in these applications areas The e...

Страница 48: ...TURATION to minimum Audio Precision 05 21 08 14 51 51 A A FFT SPECTRUM ANALYSIS 140 20 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 d B u 2k 24k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k Hz Audio Precis...

Страница 49: ...ontrol intensities lower curve SATURATION control set to 0 upper curve SATURATION set to 20 Audio Precision 06 13 08 15 10 24 RackPack TTP 2714 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 d B u 10 80k 20 50 100 200 500 1...

Страница 50: ...0 02 1kHz 0dBu input level unity gain ca 15 0dBu input level and maximum saturation Noise A weighted 96dBu Dynamic Range 114dB Maximum Input Level 21dBu AUDIO CUMULATIVE Harmonics and Saturation Stag...

Страница 51: ...51 Analog Elemental Series TwinTube Block Diagram...

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