User manual SPL GOLDMIKEMKII

[. . . ] Manual PHANTOM 48 V Off PAD dB VU CAL dB LIMITER dB PHANTOM 48 V PAD dB VU CAL dB LIMITER dB -20 Off 48 V Clip Limit AD OVL -10 0 Dual Channel Microphone, Line & Instrument Preamplifier PHASE Rev. Nor. HI PASS Hz So un d 20 %0 Perf orman ce 35 18 Off 12 -20 Off 48 V Clip Limit AD OVL -10 0 La b FLAIR High Off Med 3 10 10 7 5 30 50 70 100 TUBE AMP dB 50 Off VU 18 6 12 Gold Mike Mark 2 Off PHASE Rev. Nor. HI PASS Hz So un d 20 %0 Perf orman ce 35 18 Off 12 La b FLAIR High Off Med 3 10 10 7 5 30 50 70 100 TUBE AMP dB 50 Off VU 18 6 12 Discrete Class A Preamplifier Stage Gain 24 27 29 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 dB 32 35 38 41 44 49 54 60 66 SOURCE Instr. INSERT On Off Output -10 -9 -8 -6 -12 -5 -14 -2. 5 -16 0 -18 2 -20 3. 5 -22 -24 5 5. 5 -25 -26 6 dB Gain 24 27 29 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 dB 32 35 38 41 44 49 54 60 66 SOURCE Instr. INSERT On Off Output -10 -9 -8 -6 -12 -5 -14 -2. 5 -16 0 -18 2 -20 3. 5 -22 -24 5 5. 5 -25 -26 6 dB Power Model 2485 GoldMike Mk 2 Model 2485 Dual-channel microphone and instrument preamplifier Manual GoldMike MK2 Version 2. 0 ­ 11/2004 Designer: Ruben Tilgner Model 2485 This user's guide contains a description of the product. It in no way represents a guarantee of particular characteristics or results of use. [. . . ] THE GOLDMIKE MK2'S INPUT STAGES CAN BE DAMAGED IF YOU IGNORE THESE PROCEDURES! GoldMike MK2 11 Control Elements PHASE Rev. Nor. Phase The phase reverse function reverses the polarity of the microphone signal, inverting the phase (by 180°) to correct phaseinverted signals caused by multiple signal sources. A voiceover artist, for example, hears himself during recording through the headphones and simultaneously through the bones in his head. Phase inversion will cause an unnatural sound, and even minimal variations in distance to the microphone will cause drastic variations in the sound. Phase inversion is also commonly encountered when using multiple microphones on a single sound source. We recommend checking for correct polarity before each recording. PAD dB Pad The Pad switch attenuates the input by -20dB. High-level input signals can be attenuated in order to prevent overdriving the preamplifier. The GoldMikeMK2 has a minimum pre-amplification of +14dB. But with miked signals such as drums and brass or high level line input signals, this may already be too much. Engaging Pad attenuates the minimum pre-amplification (Gain control fully counter clockwise) to -6dB, thus providing a useful Gain control range for loud input signals. -20 Off HI PASS Hz 50 Off Hi Pass This switch activates the integrated high-pass filter, which operates at a 50 Hz center frequency and 12dB/octave (often called a , , rumble filter"). The filter is entirely passive, avoiding additional active circuitry that could potentially degrade the signal, and cuts 6dB pre- and 6dB post-solid-state stage pre-amplification to prevent the amplification of unwanted low-frequency signal components. 12 GoldMike MK2 Control Elements Flair As with its predecessor, the model 9844 GoldMike, the GoldMike MK2 features our sound-optimizing Flair circuitry. This circuitry takes advantage of a combined coil and tube filtering to enhance signal presence. In comparison to simple EQ manipulation, this intensified presence sounds very natural and unobtrusive, and is particularly suited for optimizing the overtones in voice and acoustic instruments. Through Flair, a recorded signal gains richness in detail, presence, intelligibility (for voice) and in an increased ability to cut through in a mix. In such mixes, a Flair-processed signal stands out without resort to conventional processing often unsuited to the task, saving both time and a need for artificial processing. Flair works through an emphasis in the 1. 5-20 kHz range centered around 6 kHz. The GoldMike MK2 provides for two different settings, with a "High" setting of +2. 5 dB and a "Med. " with +1. 5 dB emphasis. An Off setting allows you to deactivate the Flair circuit entirely. FLAIR High Off Med Tube Amp The Tube Amp switch varies the degree of tube pre-amplification added to the discrete class A pre-amplification, which itself is set with the Gain control. The switch allows for three settings: +6dB (standard) +12dB and +18dB. In each setting, the output of the tube is automatically reduced in proportion to the increased input, thus eliminating affects to the overall output level - there is no need to recalibrate. This allows for instant comparison between varying Tube Amp values and their sonic effects. (see , , About Gain Adjustments" on page 10). TUBE AMP dB 18 6 12 GoldMike MK2 13 Control Elements Using the Tube Amp switch Engaging the Tube Amp switch tends to have a significant impact on the overall sound, as it directly changes the sonic character of the tube. The higher the Tube Amp value, the more you will have tube saturation and harmonic distortion, in addition to limiting effects. [. . . ] The 2376 is not equipped to accept Word Clock synchronization. The yellow Sync Lock LED illuminates when a valid sync signal is present at the Sync input and the converter is automatically synchronized to the external sample rate. To prevent interference, the internal oscillators are automatically disabled when an external clock signal is present. If the sync signal is no longer present (e. g. [. . . ]