User manual BEHRINGER DSP9024

[. . . ] DSP9024 User's Manual Version 1. 1 December 2001 ULTRA-DYNE PRO ® www. behringer. com ENGLISH ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure--voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. [. . . ] In principle, all stage microphones should be included in this application. 3. 2. 5 Noise reduction in effects chains One of the most frequently overlooked sources of noise in a sound system is the effect rack. The prices of reverb and multi-effect devices have dropped drastically in recent years, making them standard equipment even in small studios and home recording environments. The noise level increases drastically with the number of devices, however, quickly spoiling the pleasure to be had from the new effects. This can be countered by inserting the ULTRA-DYNE PRO as the last unit in the effect chain and using the noise-reducing function of the Gate section. 3. 2. 6 Creative application of the Gate section In addition to the applications described above, the Gate can also be used for the creative modification of audio characteristics. For example, the quality of environmental reverberation or the spatial impression of instruments can be modified. During its decay time, the reverberation of an instrument will drop below a user-defined threshold. The duration of the reverberation can be controlled using the preset threshold and release time. The adjustment of the release time permits the reproduction of the decay characteristic of the instrument in a manner that preserves the instrument's character. Take the time to experiment with modification of the decay of a signal. Long release times result in a slow fade, while short release times can completely remove the reverberation of the instrument. 3. 3 The Compressor section The purpose of the Compressor is to reduce the dynamic range of the program material and monitor the levels. The extensive selection of controls in the Compressor section permit a wide variety of dynamic effects, from gentle, musical compression, to the limiting of signal peaks, to an extreme, effective compression of the entire dynamic range. APPLICATIONS 23 ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 A low ratio and very low Threshold setting can be used, for example, to provide a soft, musical compression of the overall dynamic range of the program material. Relatively high ratios in conjunction with a low Threshold setting will result in a relatively constant volume (leveling) for instruments and vocals. High Threshold values are generally used to limit the overall level of the program material. Ratios greater than 6:1 effectively prevent the output levels from significantly exceeding the Threshold value, provided that the Outgain parameter has been set to 0 dB). Please note that compression of the entire program material due to low Threshold settings tends to sound unnatural at higher ratios. Ratios in the range of 3:1 or less have less effect on the dynamic range and are often used to compress the signals of a bass guitars, snares or vocals. Careful, moderate settings are generally used for mixes and level control in the broadcasting field. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO is equipped with six Compressors with intelligent look-ahead functions. The Threshold, Ratio, Attack and Release times can be configured in the <PROCESS> and <EDIT> menus. [. . . ] Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer's invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. [. . . ]