Tc-electronic Finalizer Express Manuel d'utilisateur

Finalizer ExpressSTUDIO MASTERING PROCESSORUSER’S MANUAL

MainPowerSwitchPowerInputBalancedXLRanalogInputsBalancedXLRanalogOutputsSerial no.Digital In/OutAES/EBUS/PDIFOPTICAL(Tos-link)MIDIIn, Thru, OutExterna

SIGNAL FLOW9NoteSignal is always present on all Outputs.NormalizerGainBypassANALOGINPUTS[balanced]ANALOG INGAINANALOG OUTGAINANALOGOUTPUTS[balanced]A/

COMPRESSOR - LIMITER10The Dynamics AlgorithmThis chapter explains the basic principles of the Finalizer Express Dynamics Algorithm, including Auto Mak

11Setup with an analog mixing console and a digitalrecording device.1. Connect the analog Outputs of your mixer to the analog Input of the Finalizer E

12BASIC OPERATION Knobs & KeysThis chapter will explain all of the controls of the Finalizer Express.POWER keyTurn on the Finalizer Express with

13BASIC OPERATION Knobs & KeysThe SPECTRAL BALANCE knobsUse these knobs to set the level of the three bands of the Compressor.This enables you to

6. Use the ARROW keys to find the compressor setting that you find suitable. Experiment with this. The most subtle setting is in the lower left corne

15THE FINALIZER MATRIXThe Finalize MatrixThis appendix shows you the actual settings of the Finalize Matrix

16How to hit the CompressorIf you want to hit the Compressor harder without adding more Normalize gain, you may use the Emphasis keys.These keys will

17WORKING THE FINALIZER EXPRESSHow to hit the LimiterIf you want to hit the Limiter harder without adding more compression, you may use the Spectral B

18WORKING THE FINALIZER EXPRESSCommercial SpeakYou might want to try the Finalizer Express for compressing a commercial speaker. This will most likely

Using the Finalizer Express as master clockIt is possible to use the Finalizer Express as the master clock in adigital setup. This may come in handy w

EXTERNAL CONTROL20External ControlThis chapter describes the External control possibilities including descriptions of setups with sequencers for recor

EXTERNAL CONTROL21Recording/Playback of a FadeThe Finalizer Express digital fader is transmitted by MIDI. Thismakes it possible to record and playback

PRESS AND HOLD THE “BYPASS ALL” KEY, WHILEPOWERING UP, TO ACCESS THE SELF TESTUse the ARROW left and right < > keys to select a test, press theF

23APPENDIX TroubleshootingYou press the POWER switch, but there is no reaction.• The power switch on the rear panel is switched off.You cannot turn t

24EFFECTS PROCESSOR Finalizer Express - August, 1998 Version 1.0Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel Default 1(-16) 1(-16)Changed 1-16

25APPENDIX Technical SpecificationsDigital Inputs and OutputsConnectors:Formats:Output Dither:Sample Rates:Processing Delay:Frequency Response DIO:Co

26Certificate Of ConformityTC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240 Risskov, Denmark,hereby declares on own responsibility that following product: Final

DitheringWhen going from one type of bit resolution to a lower, e.g. from24 bit to 16 bit, you actually loose 8 bits of information. The process of cu

a1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean

28APPENDIX Soldering instructionsMIDI CablePedal CableFader CableDIN CONNECTOR5POLE - MALE 45 degreesDIN CONNECTOR5POLE - MALE45 degreesmax. 10mJACK

29APPENDIX Soldering instructionsSleeve - Pin 1 (Ground)Tip - Pin 2 (Hot)Ring - Pin 3 (Cold)Pin 1 - Pin 1 (Ground)Pin 2 - Pin 2 (Hot)Pin 3 - Pin 3 (C

MY SETTINGS30Name: Purpose: Date:My settingsUse this to write down your own settingsName: Purpose: Date:Name: Purpose: Date:Name: Purpose: Date:

31Why make a Master Fader?If a fade is performed before the Finalizer Express, the Compressor will try to increase the level as the fader decreases. T

bEMC / EMI.This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC rules.These l

TABLE OF CONTENTS3INTRODUCTIONTable of Contents p. 3Welcome p. 4Introduction p. 5Front Panel p. 6Rear Panel p. 8Signal Flow Diagram p. 9Compressor/Li

CongratulationsCongratulations on the purchase of your new FinalizerExpress. We hope that you have as much pleasureusing it as we had making it. The F

5INTRODUCTIONWhat is the Finalizer Express?This is a short introduction to the Finalizer Express concept, including a brief description of Multiband D

FRONT PANEL6POWER Electronic POWER key»Easy touch«Turn on the device with asingle light touch. To turn offthe device you must pressand hold down the P

SPECTRAL BALANCEThe Low, Mid and High knobsadjust the level in each of thethree bands. EMPHASISThe three Emphasis keys addcompression and gain in thei