User manual TASCAM KS-6002

[. . . ] KS-6002 EQ / Compressor Operating manual EQ1 ON L I N K EQ2 ON EQ3 ON L I N K EQ4 ON POWER -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 COMP -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 COMP EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON KS-6002 EQ Compressor Thank you for your purchase of the Kamesan KS - 6002 integrated 4-channel EQ unit and compressor, which integrates with Kamesan mixer units such as the KS -342 and extends their capabilities. The key features of this unit include switchable 2-band EQ on each channel, as well as switchable compression on each channel, which can be linked between adjacent channels for stereo operations. No external power supply is needed for the unit--power is drawn through the integrated connector when it is mounted on the Kamesan mixer. NOTE This unit cannot be used in standalone operations. [. . . ] In the event of damage or injury caused by accidents, improper operation or functioning, the proper course of action shall be determined according to our service regulations. Please note that we cannot be responsible in any way for any loss of pre-recorded material. Side view Unit release lever + + + + THRESHOLD LEVEL controls The KS - 6002 unit has the following features when viewed from the left side: Unit release lever: There is a corresponding lever on the right side of the unit. position when attaching and detaching the KS - 6002 to and from another unit mounted above the KS - 6002 (e. g. Leave this lever in the LOCK position when the KS - 6002 is attached to the KS - 6001 or the other unit. When using the KS - 6002 with the KS -342 or another unit attached below the KS - 6002 using the bottom connectors, use the unit release levers of the other unit, not those of the KS 6002, to attach and detach the KS - 6002. NOTE The KS-6002 always should be placed above at least one other Kamesan unit when fitted in a stack of such units. Although some such units have retractable connectors, the KS-6002 lower connector cannot retract, and there is therefore a danger of damage if it is left protruding below the unit. You should also note that there is also a plate on the top surface of the KS-6002 which can be removed and used to connect the KS-6002 to other 4 KS-6002 EQ Compressor equipment (in which case, the KS-6002 becomes the "jam in the sandwich" between the KS-342 and another unit such as the KS6001 sub-mixer). THRESHOLD LEVEL: Use these controls to set the individual threshold levels of the four compressor units for each channel of the mixer connected to the KS - 6002. Since optimum setting levels will vary according to the nature of the material, there is no standard setting of the threshold level. Accordingly, you should find the optimum setting point while auditioning the signal you will be recording or broadcasting). Note that the compression takes place post-EQ, so you should probably make the EQ settings before adjusting the threshold of the compressors. Basically, you should make the setting when a slightly higher than normal level is encountered, and when the compression indicator of the channel (on the front panel) starts to turn orange. When the knob is in the 12 o'clock position, the threshold level is 8 dB higher than the standard 0 dB level. Neither of these values can be altered. Front Panel Features The front panel is where most of the action on the KS - 6002 takes place. Equalizer level controls (x 4) EQ1 ON L I N K Compressor ON switch (x 4) Compressor link switch (x 2) EQ3 EQ4 ON L I N K EQ2 ON POWER ON -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 COMP -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 COMP EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON 200 3. 2K 12K 15K EQ ON Equalizer band frequency controls (x 4) Compressor EQ ON switch (x 4) indicator (x 4) Power indicator (x 1) Equalizer level controls (per channel) Each channel has two equalizer level controls, which allow signals in the selected fre5 KS-6002 EQ Compressor quencies to be cut or boosted by up to 12 dB. These controls are center-detented, with a "click", so that it is easy for you to tell, even without looking, when a band is flattened. Equalizer band frequency select controls (per channel) Each channel has two controls allowing you to set the center frequency of each band. EQ ON switch (per channel) Each channel's EQ circuit can be switched into (switch is up) and out of (switch is down) the signal path using this switch. Compressor ON switch (per channel) Each channel's compressor can be switched into (switch is up) or out of (switch is down) of the signal path using this switch. Compressor indicator (per channel) These indicators light when the compressor is switched into the signal path and the input signal exceed the threshold (that is, the compressor is in operation). [. . . ] Making steady progress (like a tortoise, but maybe a little faster!), we hope to meet your requirements, now and in the future. Visit both of our Web sites at http://www. kamesan. co. jp and http://www. kamesan. info in order to find out more about what we're doing, and to let us know what you are doing with Kamesan products. 10 Sigma Systems Engineering Co. 3-5-2 Okubo Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169- 0072 JAPAN Tel: +81 3 3204 2611 Fax: +81 3 3204 2250 e-mail: sales@kamesan. co. jp [. . . ]