How To Use - SYNQ AUDIO RESEARCH DLC1 Bedienungsanleitung

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LIMITER AND COMPRESSOR
The main difference is the compression ratio. A limiter uses a ratio of 10:1 to 100:1 or more, while a
compressor will use a ratio of 10:1 or less.
A compressor reduces the dynamic range (louder parts made softer, softer parts made louder) so it
reacts as a sort of dynamic volume control. Therefore it's often used in radio studios.
A limiter "limits" the input signal as soon as it reaches the threshold level. Therefore limiters are often
used to reduce peaks and protect your equipment (loudspeakers)

HOW TO USE

SWITCH THE UNIT ON ~ CHANGING THE OUTPUT VOLUME
When the unit is switched on, the display shows the actual firmware version shortly. After this the display
below is shown:
A) Shows for which channel the parameters can be adjusted:
 CH:L
 left channel
 CH:R
 right channel
 CH:LR
 left + right channel
B) Shows the working mode of the unit:
 C
 only compressor
 L
 only limiter
 CL
 compressor + limiter combined
C) Shows if the unit is in bypass or not:
 BYP:ON
 unit in bypass, only the noise gate and volume control is active
 BYP:OFF  unit is working, incoming signal is processed
D) Second line Shows the volume that can be adapted with the edit dial encoder.
Every time the MASTER button (4) is pressed, you will return to this display.
MAIN MENU ~ GENERAL SETUP OF THE UNIT
The MENU button (5) is used to select the main
menu. Use the dial (3) to browse the 4 menu items
and press the MENU button to select the desired
submenu:
Mode select
Press the MENU button (5) to select this
submenu. You can browse the 3 options
(compressor, limiter, limiter + compressor) and
press the MENU button to select the desired
working mode. You will automatically return to the
main menu.
Channel setup
You can set different parameters for the left and
right channels or you can setup both channels at
the same time, these are the 4 options:
 Left: ("L" in display) All parameters are set for
the left channel only.
 Right: ("R" in display) All parameters are set for
the right channel only.
 L&R L=>R: ("LR" in display) Both channels are
linked and parameters from the left channel are
copied to the right channel.
 L&R R=>L: ("LR" in display) Both channels are linked and parameters from the right channel are copied
to the left channel.
Press the MENU button (5) to select this submenu. You can browse the 4 options and press the MENU
button to select the desired working mode. You will automatically return to the main menu.
Noise gate setup
Press the MENU button (5) to select this submenu. The display shows the settings of the noise gate:
 OFF: noise gate is switched off.
 -66dB ~ -24dB: the threshold level of the noise gate can be set between -66dB and -24dB in 6dB steps.
Select the desired setting with the dial and press the MENU button to confirm. You will automatically
return to the main menu.
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Led display setup
Press the MENU button (5) to select this submenu. You can browse the 2 options:
 Input: LED signal meter (1) shows the levels of the music at the input of the unit.
 Output: LED signal meter (1) shows the levels of the music at the output of the unit.
Press the MENU button to confirm your choice. You will automatically return to the main menu.
PARAMETER MENU ~ SETTING UP THE DIFFERENT PARAMETERS
The PARAMETER button (7) is used to browse the parameter menu: use the dial (3) to adjust the
parameters and press the PARAMETER button to confirm and go to the next parameter. The parameter
menu changes with the working mode you selected (see "mode select")
Setting these parameters is a matter of "having the experience", please make sure you know how to use
them before you start changing them...
SAVING PERSONAL SETTINGS
You can save up to 10 personal settings (programs): P0  P9.
 When all parameters are set, just press the SAVE button (9)
 Use the dial (3) to choose the program (P0  P9) you want to save your
settings to and press SAVE to confirm.
 Use the dial + SAVE button to compose a name with up to 8 characters
 When the "?" starts flashing, press the SAVE button until the display shows
"Save ......"
That's all!
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