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Quick Start Guide
528E Voice Processor
Using The Patch Points
8
Inserting Additional Processing
This illustration shows an external processor inserted between
the 528E’s equalizer and its output stage. To insert additional
(external) processing into the 528E’s signal path:
1. Decide where in the 528E’s signal path you wish to insert the
external processor.
2. Patch the appropriate output jack on the 528E to the input jack of the
external processor. Use either a TRS or TS patchcord.
3. Patch the output jack of the external processor to the corresponding
input jack on the 528E. Use either a TRS or TS patchcord.
LIN
EQUALIZER
INPUT
OUTPUT STAGE
OUTPUT
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
EXPANDER/COMPRESSOR
INPUT
OUTPUT
RING=SEND
TIP=RETURN
SIDECHAIN
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
DE-ESS
PRE-AMP
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
INPUT
EXTERNAL AUDIO PROCESSOR
Changing The Sequence Of Processing
You may wish to change the sequence of processing within
the 528E to allow the signal processors to work on the input
signal in a particular way (your way). A good example of this
is the compressor: should the equalizer precede or follow
the compressor. Most studio engineers would have the
equalizer follow the compressor, like it normally does in the
528E. In broadcast, many engineers prefer the opposite; the
compressor receives the output of the equalizer.
LIN
EQUALIZER
INPUT
OUTPUT STAGE
OUTPUT
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
EXPANDER/COMPRESSOR
INPUT
OUTPUT
RING=SEND
TIP=RETURN
SIDECHAIN
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
DE-ESS
PRE-AMP
OUTPUT
STAGE
Using The Equalizer In The Sidechain
For some applications, you may want the 528E’s equalizer in
its sidechain rather than in the signal path. Doing so makes
both the compression and downward expansion frequency
conscious.
LIN
EQUALIZER
INPUT
OUTPUT STAGE
OUTPUT
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
EXPANDER/COMPRESSOR
INPUT
OUTPUT
RING=SEND
TIP=RETURN
SIDECHAIN
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
DE-ESS
PRE-AMP
OUTPUT
STAGE
NOTE: SPECIAL
WIRING NEEDED
TO TIP
TO RING
INPUT
OUTPUT
