Klark Teknik DN530 User Manual

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PrecautionsDN530x Operator Manual

DN530Operator Manual xiContentsChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overview of the DN530 . . .

ContentsDN530xii Operator ManualSidechain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Soloing . . . .

DN530Operator Manual 1Chapter 1: IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Klark Teknik DN530 Creative Quad Gate. The DN530 is a user-friendly, high-per

Chapter 1: IntroductionDN5302 Operator ManualApplicationsThe DN530 provides a quality, cost effective and compact gating unit presented in a tradition

FeaturesDN530Operator Manual 3FeaturesThe DN530 has the following features:• The gate action has rock solid triggering.• Advanced band pass sidechain

Chapter 1: IntroductionDN5304 Operator Manual

DN530Operator Manual 5 Chapter 2: What Is A Gate?The natural sounds of everyday life, which can be caused by anything from, say, the falling of a leaf

Chapter 2: What Is A Gate?DN5306 Operator ManualTypical creative usesThe human ear is connected to an extremely sophisticated organ for processing inc

Other uses of gatingDN530Operator Manual 7Other uses of gatingGates were originally devised to reduce noise in the silent passages of a music programm

Chapter 2: What Is A Gate?DN5308 Operator Manual

DN530Operator Manual 9 Chapter 3: Getting StartedObserving the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the front of the manual and the guidelines in "Pr

Chapter 3: Getting StartedDN53010 Operator ManualConnecting the power cableMaking sure that the mains power at the power outlet is off, connect the ma

Connecting the audio cablesDN530Operator Manual 11Sidechain inputsThe electronically balanced sidechain inputs are on stereo 1/4” TRS connectors. Ins

Chapter 3: Getting StartedDN53012 Operator ManualConnecting to unbalanced equipmentIdeally, you will be making the best use of the DN530’s low-noise h

DN530Operator Manual 13Chapter 4: Front PanelThe front panel of the DN530 has four main channel sections, each containing a number of control knobs, p

Chapter 4: Front PanelDN53014 Operator ManualGate sectionThe gate section houses six gate parameter control knobs, bypass and duck switches, and a set

Gate sectionDN530Operator Manual 15MeteringThe key to successful DN530 operation is to know when signals are above or below threshold. This is especi

Chapter 4: Front PanelDN53016 Operator ManualSidechain sectionThe signals that feed the gate’s sidechain are called the "sidechain". A band

DN530Operator Manual 17 Chapter 5: Rear PanelThe rear panel of the DN530 (shown below) has three main connector sections: mains input, solo bus and th

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

Chapter 5: Rear PanelDN53018 Operator ManualSolo busThe solo bus section comprises an input and an output XLR chassis connector. These are connected

DN530Operator Manual 19Chapter 6: Gate Control FunctionsThis chapter gives details of the control functions of the DN530 gate.AttackAttack is the time

Chapter 6: Gate Control FunctionsDN53020 Operator ManualThe advantage of generating the effect in this way is that it is much more straightforward to

DN530Operator Manual 21Chapter 7: Using The GateThe DN530 is a gate processor that utilises premium quality, high precision components to achieve a hi

Chapter 7: Using The GateDN53022 Operator ManualFigure 2: Typical set up for external sidechain operationDN530 (rear panel)ConsoleSendReturnSendChanne

SoloingDN530Operator Manual 23SoloingYou can monitor the sidechain during the performance using the dedicated solo output. To do this, connect the so

Chapter 7: Using The GateDN53024 Operator ManualInterfacing with the consoleThe DN530 is optimised for use at line level, therefore to gate a mic, the

Using gates with compressorsDN530Operator Manual 25Using gates with compressorsOne of the most important applications of a noise gate is the reduction

Chapter 7: Using The GateDN53026 Operator ManualInstrument synchronisationSometimes it is necessary to synchronise the attack of two instruments. Oft

DN530Operator Manual 27Appendix A: Application NotesAs most dynamics processing is a matter of personal taste and preference, these application notes

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTESLe symbole représentant un éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral a pour but d'alerter l'utilisateur

Application NotesDN53028 Operator ManualIf the gate is being used creatively, the effect of the gate opening transition can be accentuated. This is p

Envelope shapingDN530Operator Manual 29Envelope shapingA rhythmic pulse of 8th or 16th notes going all the way through a song is a common musical devi

Application NotesDN53030 Operator ManualChatterChatter can normally be eliminated by increasing the hold time, but this may allow the gate to stay ope

Noise enhancementDN530Operator Manual 31Noise enhancementWe all have the ability to block out constant background noises and often using a gate to eli

Application NotesDN53032 Operator Manual

DN530Operator Manual 33Appendix B: Technical SpecificationThis appendix contains the technical specifications specific to the DN530.Inputs FourTypeImp

Technical SpecificationDN53034 Operator ManualDue to a policy of continual improvement, Klark Teknik reserves the right to alter the function or speci

DN530Operator Manual 35Appendix C: Functional Block DiagramThe following page contains the signal flow diagram for the DN530.

Functional Block DiagramDN53036 Operator ManualBYPASSEnvelope controlPeakDetector+_+_+_VCASIDECHAIN 1CLIPSHUTACCHLDTHRRELDUCKFILTERSOLOATTACKRELEASE2m

DN530Operator Manual 37Appendix D: Balanced/Unbalanced AudioBalancing refers to the type of input or output signal connections in an audio system. Th

EC-Declaration of Conformity Klark Teknik DOC04-DN530ECDOC Rev. C EC-Declaration of Conformity The undersigned, representing the following ma

Balanced/Unbalanced AudioDN53038 Operator Manual

DN530Operator Manual 39Appendix E: Crib SheetThe following page contains a crib sheet. You can photocopy (or print) this page if you want more copies

Crib SheetDN53040 Operator ManualApplication:EXTEXTEXTEXTDN530QUAD GATECREATIVESIDECHAIN 4GATE - CHANNEL 4SIDECHAIN 3GATE - CHANNEL 3SIDECHAIN 1SIDECH

DN530Operator Manual 41Appendix F: Service InformationThis appendix contains routine service and maintenance instructions.Routine maintenanceTo help k

Service InformationDN53042 Operator ManualEquipment disposalWhen this equipment has come to the end of its useful life, its disposal may come under th

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DN530Operator Manual viiPrecautionsBefore installing, setting up or operating this equipment please ensure that you have read and fully understand all

PrecautionsDN530viii Operator ManualInstallationBefore installing the equipment:• Power plugs must be inserted in socket outlets provided with protect

PrecautionsDN530Operator Manual ixSafety equipmentNever remove, for example, covers, housings or any other safety guards. Do not operate the equipmen