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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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5l abcIntroductionCompression, expansion, limiting and peak clipping are four of the most valuable techniques available to thesound engineer. Not only
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7l abcInstrument Familiarisation: Front Panel ControlsThe DN500 Plus Dual Compressor/Limiter/Expander consists of two identical channels, each with se
l abcExpanderThresholdRatio10. determines the level below which gain reduction will take place, variable from 20dBudown to -40dBu. Gain reduction BELO
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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l abcAudio Connections11InputOutputThe input circuit is a transformerless, electronically balanced design which achieves a symmetry of betterthan- 50d
Side Chain/EXT Key InputsBalanced CircuitsThe electronically balanced Side Chain inputs are on stereo ¼ inch typeAjack sockets, configured:TIP = HOT,
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
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
Hard KneeSoft KneeIncreasing signal levelIncreasing signal level1:11:110:110:1l abc15ThresholdRatioKneesets the level above which compression takes pl
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
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
l abc18ThresholdRatioAttackReleaseGainsets the level below which expansion takes place. Signals above the threshold will remainunaltered. Turning the
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
20l abcCompression, Expansion and LimitingThe act of compressing a signal inevitably causes an increase in noise level. Compression reduces peaklevels
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThese symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards withelectrical products.The lightning f
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
l abc23Applications: De-essingDe-essing is an important compression technique using the Side Chain. Many singers have high levelsibilants 'sss&ap
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Audio Inputs TwoSide Chain Inputs Two Compressor +Two ExpanderAudio Outputs TwoPerformanceCompressorExpanderLimiter/ClipperPower RequirementsTerminati
26l abcDimensionsWeightOptionsWidth 482mm (19 inch)Depth 292mm (11 ½ inch)Height 44.5mm (1 ¾ inch)Nett 4 kgShipping 6kgSecurity CoverTransformer Input
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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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