Klark Teknik DN500 User Manual

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Klark Teknik Group,
Klark Teknik Building,
Walter Nash Road,
Kidderminster.
Worcestershire.
DY11 7HJ.
England.
Tel:+44 1562 741515
Fax:+44 1562 745371
Website: www.klarkteknik.com
OPERATORS MANUAL
DN500
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Page 1 - OPERATORS MANUAL

Klark Teknik Group,Klark Teknik Building,Walter Nash Road,Kidderminster.Worcestershire.DY11 7HJ.England.Tel:+44 1562 741515Fax:+44 1562 745371Email: s

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Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3l abcAfter You Have Unpacked The UnitSave all the packing materials - they will prove valuable should it become necessary to transport or ship thispr

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Page 5 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

5l abcIntroductionCompression, expansion, limiting and peak clipping are four of the most valuable techniques available to thesound engineer. Not only

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Page 7 - Contents

7l abcInstrument Familiarisation: Front Panel ControlsThe DN500 Plus Dual Compressor/Limiter/Expander consists of two identical channels, each with se

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l abcExpanderThresholdRatio10. determines the level below which gain reduction will take place, variable from 20dBudown to -40dBu. Gain reduction BELO

Page 9 - The Klark Teknik DN500

l abc919. is supplied via an IEC standard 3-pin connector. A compatible power cord is supplied with theunit.20. The is located in a fuse holder fitted

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Page 11 - KIDDERMINSTER ENGLAND

l abcAudio Connections11InputOutputThe input circuit is a transformerless, electronically balanced design which achieves a symmetry of betterthan- 50d

Page 13 - Introduction

Side Chain/EXT Key InputsBalanced CircuitsThe electronically balanced Side Chain inputs are on stereo ¼ inch typeAjack sockets, configured:TIP = HOT,

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13l abcUsing the DN500The natural sounds of life have an extremely wide dynamic range, from the result of a falling leaf to the roar ofa jet engine on

Page 15 - Front Panel Controls

14l abcOne of the principal uses of compression is the control of level in vocals. Many singers train for years toachieve the degree of breath control

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Hard KneeSoft KneeIncreasing signal levelIncreasing signal level1:11:110:110:1l abc15ThresholdRatioKneesets the level above which compression takes pl

Page 17 - Rear Panel Controls

l abc16With a soft knee, signals which only just exceed the threshold level are compressed at a low ratio, the ratioincreasing the higher the signal l

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l abc17Expansion may be used to increase the dynamic range of a signal : of a performance lacking life and vigour, orof a previously over compressed r

Page 19 - Audio Connections

l abc18ThresholdRatioAttackReleaseGainsets the level below which expansion takes place. Signals above the threshold will remainunaltered. Turning the

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19l abcLimitingThe Limiter acts as a last check on signal level. If the level goes over the threshold, fast acting, high ratiocompression is applied t

Page 21 - Using the DN500

20l abcCompression, Expansion and LimitingThe act of compressing a signal inevitably causes an increase in noise level. Compression reduces peaklevels

Page 22 - Compression

21l abcThe Klark Teknik DN500 Plus Dual Compressor/Limiter/Expander is optimised for use at line level,therefore to process the signal from a micropho

Page 23 - Setting The Controls

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThese symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards withelectrical products.The lightning f

Page 24 - Slow release

22l abcApplications: Side chain inputsEach channel of the DN500 Plus has two inputs, one for the Compressor and one for theExpander.In normal use, the

Page 25 - Expansion

l abc23Applications: De-essingDe-essing is an important compression technique using the Side Chain. Many singers have high levelsibilants 'sss&ap

Page 27 - Limiting

Audio Inputs TwoSide Chain Inputs Two Compressor +Two ExpanderAudio Outputs TwoPerformanceCompressorExpanderLimiter/ClipperPower RequirementsTerminati

Page 28 - Input level (dB)

26l abcDimensionsWeightOptionsWidth 482mm (19 inch)Depth 292mm (11 ½ inch)Height 44.5mm (1 ¾ inch)Nett 4 kgShipping 6kgSecurity CoverTransformer Input

Page 30 - Side chain inputs

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe,of, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7HJDeclare that a sample of the following

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l abcKlark Teknik DN500After you have unpacked 31Introduction 5Instrument FamiliarisationAudio Connections 11Using the DN500 13Compression, Expansion

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.1Thank you for selecting the Klark Teknik DN500 Plus dual compressor / limiter / expander. The unit continuesthe Klark Teknik tradition of providing

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