User manual BEHRINGER COM800

[. . . ] COM800 Users manual Version 1. 0 October 2005 MINICOM DEUTSCH MINICOM COM800 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. [. . . ] Produces a round, consistent and fat mastering sound. All-round preset for more punch and loudness. Compression with audible control processes, which is desired in this case and produces trendy "pumping" effects. Keeps the level constant without limiting level peaks. Ideal to adapt tracks with different loudness to each other, e. g. for CD compilations. Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Mono/ Stereo Mono/ Stereo Mono/ Stereo Limiter PUMP UP 15 LEVELER 16 Table 3. 2: MINICOM presets and ideal areas of application 10 3. THE PRESETS OF THE MINICOM MINICOM COM800 4. THE MINICOM IN PRACTICE Typically, music production comprises three steps: the actual recording as well as the mix and mastering processes. First of all, individual signals are recorded. In a computer-based production environment this means that each instrument is recorded on a different track. When using software sound generators, the individual signals are directly available from the computer. Mixing means that the volume levels of the instruments are adjusted, effects are added were needed and the frequency range of each instrument is optimized with equalizers. During the mastering process equalizers and control amplifiers are used to give the mix the finishing touch, so as to achieve a homogeneous sound and optimum loudness. Compressors have become the standard tool for dynamics processing during all stages of a production. Today, these popular control amplifiers are widely used for music production. Traditionally, compressors are used to limit the dynamic range of a signal, i. e. to reduce the difference between the highest and the lowest signal levels. This is useful, in particular, to control volume fluctuations in instrument signals during the mixing process. In addition, compression can also be used to enhance the sound of a production. 4. 1 How to set levels correctly 4. 1. 1 The I/O LEVEL switch Before you can give your signals additional punch and power, please make sure to set the levels of your MINICOM correctly. First of all, adjust the proper operating level using the I/O LEVEL switch on the rear panel of the unit. -10 dBV are used in a consumer environment, +4 dBu in professional recording studios. Many semi-professional audio cards and studio devices can be set accordingly by means of a hardware/software switch. [. . . ] damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. [. . . ]