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EXTERNAL CONTROL

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External Control

This chapter describes the External control possibilities including descriptions of setups with sequencers for 
recording fade ins and fade outs. 

Controlling the digital fader via MIDI

The digital fader of the Finalizer Express responds to MIDI
controller #7 on the selected MIDI channel. This is a step by step
guide on how to set this up.

1. Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI Out 

connector of your MIDI device to the MIDI In 
connector of the Finalizer Express.

2.  Press the Finalize Softclip and the ARROW up key 

simultaneously to access the MIDI channel of the 
Finalizer Express.

3. Use the ARROW up/down keys to select the desired 

MIDI channel.

4.  Press the “EXT. CONTROL” key to select “MIDI”.

The digital fader of the Finalizer Express is now controlled by
MIDI.

Remote Controlling the Finalizer Express digital fader 

The digital fader of the Finalizer Express can be remote controlled by the optional TC Master Fader or by MIDI. This enables you to
perform your fades within the digital domain, and to record, playback, edit or move fades when using a sequencer.

Using the TC Master Fader

The optional TC Master Fader is a high quality fader perfectly
matched to the Finalizer Express. The Master Fader is activated
by pressing the EXT CONTROL key on the front panel.

Connecting and Calibrating the Master Fader

- Connect the Master Fader to the External Controller jack of the

Finalizer Express.

- Press and hold the BYPASS key while powering up.
- Use the ADJUST “UP” cursor to select self test no. 10, which 

is the calibration menu.

- Press the SOFTCLIP “ON” key - an arrow up symbol will then

be displayed.

- Move the Fader to max position - the cable end of the Fader. 

To compensate for mechanical tolerances move the Fader back
slightly.

- Press SOFTCLIP “ON” key to confirm - an arrow down 

symbol will now be displayed.

- Move the Fader to min position. To compensate for mechanical

tolerances move the Fader up slightly.

- Press the SOFTCLIP “ON” key to confirm.
- The Master Fader is now calibrated.
- Power Off/On

Using the TC Master Fader

Recording/Playback of a fade

Содержание Finalizer Express

Страница 1: ...Finalizer Express STUDIO MASTERING PROCESSOR USER S MANUAL...

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Страница 3: ...ipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible To completely disconnect from AC mains disconnect the power supply cord from the AC recept...

Страница 4: ...installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on The user is encouraged to try to correct th...

Страница 5: ...and Finalized Signals p 17 Classical or Acoustic Source Material p 17 Average Rock Pop Music p 18 Commercial Speak p 18 SPECIAL SETUPS Using an External Clock p 19 Finalizer Exp as Master Clock p 19 F...

Страница 6: ...ugh 24 bit A D and D A converters AES EBU S PDIF and Optical I O s The Finalizer Express features a digital fader remote controllable through the optional TC Master Fader or via MIDI About this Manual...

Страница 7: ...essed than the rest of the signal All these problems can be avoided by using Multiband Dynamics With the Finalizer Express you will avoid Pumping and Breathing you can compress and limit the low end w...

Страница 8: ...LED meters show the Input and Output level of the Finalizer Express The Clip LEDs indicate digital clipping on the Input or Output NORMALIZER CLIP Indicates digital clipping in the Normalizer section...

Страница 9: ...IDI BYPASS ALL Bypasses all functions except Dithering ANALOG OUT Controls the analog Output gain SYNC FROM Sets the digital clock that the Finalizer Express should utilize DIGITAL OUT Sets the digita...

Страница 10: ...PDIF OPTICAL Tos link MIDI In Thru Out External Fader Input Notes Pin 2 is Hot on all XLR s IEC and AES standards The Finalizer Express power supply is capable of operating at any line voltage from 10...

Страница 11: ...PUTS balanced A D Digital Input Select INPUT PPM OUTPUT PPM Left Left Left Right Normalizer Spectral Balance Fader Bypass Right Right Analog Input Selector Digital Digital Output AES Digital Input AES...

Страница 12: ...drops in level when compressing according to the specified Ratio and Threshold see fig 1 The Finalizer Express Compressor automatically compensates for this gain loss and thereby always ensures maxim...

Страница 13: ...d a digital recording device 1 Connect the digital Output of your mixer to one of the digital Inputs of the Finalizer Express 2 Select the current digital Input using the Select Input key on the front...

Страница 14: ...uce noticeable distortion on source material with a low harmonic content and or on very pure signals The distortion introduced is somewhat similar to tape saturation that can occur when overdriving an...

Страница 15: ...y Use this key to select the desired Master clock Pressing the key toggles between the internal 44 1kHz internal 48kHz the clock present at the Optical Input the S PDIF Input or the AES EBU Input This...

Страница 16: ...and you will soon be confident operating this unit The Finalizer Express is an extremely powerful tool that allows you to tighten up most material Working intelligently on several frequency areas the...

Страница 17: ...15 THE FINALIZER MATRIX The Finalize Matrix This appendix shows you the actual settings of the Finalize Matrix...

Страница 18: ...with the maximum possible level without letting the signal clip The INPUT meter of the Finalizer Express should show approx 6dB to 3dB for optimal A D conversion but never clip Warning If the INPUT C...

Страница 19: ...le and not desirable on acoustic types of music Choose the Matrix setting in the lower left corner in order to get the most subtle setting of the Compressor using a low Ratio a fairly slow Attack time...

Страница 20: ...ressor It is recommendable to stay below 6dB of gain reduction displayed on the gain reduction meters Want to enhance a specific frequency domain Try experimenting with the Spectral Balance controls t...

Страница 21: ...ess 2 Connect the digital Output of your master clock device to one of the digital Inputs of the Finalizer Express 3 Connect one of the digital Outputs of the Finalizer Express to the digital destinat...

Страница 22: ...ional TC Master Fader or by MIDI This enables you to perform your fades within the digital domain and to record playback edit or move fades when using a sequencer Using the TC Master Fader The optiona...

Страница 23: ...e MIDI channel See Controlling the digital fader via MIDI 3 Make sure that the Ext Control of the Finalizer Express is set to Off meaning that the Fader knob is used to control the digital fader 4 Sta...

Страница 24: ...ut and Input Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test The INPUT meters will show 0dB The symbol will indicate that the test is okay The symbol will indicate that the Input or Output is not okay T...

Страница 25: ...sends out 48kHz You are using digital Input but the Finalizer Express is set to use its own internal clock Press the Sync from key to select the digital clock Your DAT recorder will not accept the di...

Страница 26: ...ber X X True Voice X X Velocity Note ON X X Note OFF X X After Touch Key s X X Ch s X X Pitch Bend X X Control Change 7 7 Prog Change X X True X X System Exclusive X Bulkdump X Bulkdump Common Song Po...

Страница 27: ...kHz 0 2 ms 48 kHz DC to 23 9 kHz 0 01 dB 48 kHz 122 dB 0 00008 10 dB Compression 20 Hz 20 kHz XLR balanced pin 2 hot 20 kohm 22 dBu balanced 10 dBu 12 dB headroom 22 dBu to 10 dBu 24 bit 1 bit 128 ti...

Страница 28: ...ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning...

Страница 29: ...n how precise you can measure the analog signal This is done by taking pictures of the wave at a given rate The Sample Rate The maximum frequency that can be successfully reproduced is the Sample Rate...

Страница 30: ...E MALE 45 degrees DIN CONNECTOR 5POLE MALE 45 degrees max 10m JACK PLUG Mono male 6 35mm 1 4 max 100m 2 wires Shield ground Tip Switch must be momentary type PEDAL SWITCH or similar JACK PLUG Mono mal...

Страница 31: ...tions Sleeve Pin 1 Ground Tip Pin 2 Hot Ring Pin 3 Cold Pin 1 Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Pin 3 Cold Sleeve Pin 1 Ground Tip Pin 2 Hot Sleeve Pin 3 Ground XLR XLR Jack unbalanced XLR Jack balan...

Страница 32: ...MY SETTINGS 30 Name Purpose Date My settings Use this to write down your own settings Name Purpose Date Name Purpose Date Name Purpose Date...

Страница 33: ...LIZE SOFTCLIP ON key an arrow up symbol will then be displayed Move the Fader to max position the cable end of the fader To compensate for mechanical tolerances move the fader back slightly Press FINA...

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