User manual DBX PROVOCAL

[. . . ] ProVocal Digital Vocal Processor TM User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner's manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. [. . . ] It is essential that when the ProVocalTM is being mounted in a rack mounting enclosure, the unit should be positioned with enough room (at least 1U of space above the unit and 1U of space below the unit) to allow proper ventilation. The ProVocalTM should not be mounted above or below anything that generates excessive heat. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 1130F (450C) when equipment is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible. · Make audio connections via XLR, 1/4" TRS, or 1/4" TS plugs (S/PDIF for digital output). With the flexibility of the ProVocalTM, various connection options are available. For input connection, use the XLR Microphone, 1/4" line or 1/4" instrument (front panel) inputs. For analog 3ProVocalTM User Manual 9 Section 2 Basic Operation output connections, use either XLR or 1/4" Line output. ProVocalTM · Apply power to the ProVocalTM. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the unit. Route the AC power cord to a convenient power outlet away from audio lines. The unit may be turned on and off from the front panel power switch or from a master equipment power switch. · After all connections have been made, make the appropriate front panel line settings i. e. : Line switch, 48Volt switch (and/or 20dB Pad), and adjust the Gain adjustment until the signal LED lights, with the clip LED only lighting occasionally. Program Operation/Edit Mode After all connections have been made, you are ready to use the ProVocalTM. The following information will provide you with basic guidelines to get the most out of your unit. · Program Scrolling - To scroll through any one of the 40 Factory and 40 User programs, use the <Program> up and down buttons. User Program are numbered 140, and Factory Programs are numbered 41-80. · Program Editing - Once a program has been selected, you can fine-tune the program to your requirements, and then save it as a User program by using the following procedure. · To access a selected effect module block, simply press the <Effect> button until the desired module with the corresponding LED in the effect matrix has been reached. Successive presses of the <Effect> button will scroll through the effect matrix. · Once the effect module to edit has been reached, use any of the five parameter knobs to edit the parameter of the corresponding effect indicated in the effect matrix. The display window will show the parameter value in real time. Note that the parameter knob LED will light once the parameter's stored value has been reached. · Once all of your changes have been made to the current program, you can now save this custom program into the User bank of Programs. To save your changes, press the <Store> button and then use the <Program Up> or <Program Down> buttons to select the desired user Program number. Once the desired number has been reached press the <Store> button again. 10 3ProVocalTM User Manual386 User Manual ProVocalTM · Effect Bypass - Navigation Section 2 To bypass all effect in the ProVocal, press the <Program Up> and <Program Down> buttons simultaneously. [. . . ] With Type IVTM bypassed, you can't help notice the harsh, edgy sound of the A/D converter clipping. With Type IVTM enabled, those nasty artifacts disappear revealing a more open and natural sound. With Type IVTM enabled, you will get a more accurate and pure representation of the original wide-dynamic-range signal. You will absolutely agree that we really do give you "something for nothing. " We give you peace of mind knowing that you never have to worry about clipping your A/D again! [. . . ]