Tc-electronic M350 Manuel d'utilisateur

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8REAR PANELBalancedJackAnalogInputsPedalInputMIDIIn/OutRouting SwitchBalancedJackAnalogOutputsDigitalS/PDIFInput/OutputPowerInput100 – 240VROUTING swi

SIGNAL FLOW9Jack Cable Mono to MonoMIDI CableDIN CONNECTOR5POLE – MALE180 degreesDIN CONNECTOR5POLE – MALE180 degreesmax. 10mSHIELDED CABLE (3 or 5 wi

10TYPICAL SETUPSConnecting and Setting up the M350Setting up the M350 is very easy. It is, however, important to connect and setup the M350 correctlya

11TYPICAL SETUPSSerial SetupThis setup utilizes the M350 as a delay-effects processor connected in serial to areverb. It is ideal when you wish to add

12TYPICAL SETUPSSetupRouting Schematic“Parallel Setup”(analog input only)This setup utilizes the M350 as a dualprocessor on a mono signal with a commo

13TYPICAL SETUPSGuitar SetupsThis setup utilizes the M350 as a delay-effectsprocessor connected in serial to a reverb. It isideal when you wish to add

14TYPICAL SETUPSDigital Setup - M350 as InsertThis setup is ideal if you are using the M350as a digital insert effect on your hard diskrecording syste

15TYPICAL SETUPSDigital Setup - M350 as A to D converterThe analog to digital converters in the M350are superior to most converters used onsoundcards

16OPERATING – INPUT/OUTPUT SECTIONINPUT GAINThis knob controls the input level for both theanalog and digital input options. For optimalperformance of

OPERATING – INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION17MIX RATIOSets the mix between dry and wet signal. TheMix parameter operates differently dependingon the selected rou

18THE DELAY-EFFECTS ENGINEDelay / Effects EngineEffect SelectorWith the EFFECT selector you select betweenone of the following effects and Off.• Dynam

19THE DELAY-EFFECTS ENGINETIMING knob – De-Ess and Compression:For the De-Ess algorithm the TIMING knobcontrols the Amount parameter.For the Compresso

20THE REVERB ENGINEReverb EngineReverb SelectorSelect between the following Reverb types or“Off”.• TC Classic Hall • Living Room• Cathedral • Nearfiel

21STORE – RECALL & THE DISPLAYPreset ModesThe M350 holds two significantly differentmodes. To toggle between these modes, pressthe PRESET ON/OFF k

22MISCELLANEOUSFactory PresetsThe M350 holds no conventional factorypresets. When all the controllers are in 12o’clock position, the M350 is “in neutr

23ROUTINGSParallel Routing (analog input only)This routing gives you the opportunity to havetwo effects in parallel on a single mono signal.• Select t

24DELAY-EFFECTSThis manual section explains the function of the front panel controls as well as the algorithmparameters in the Delay-effects section.

25DELAY-EFFECTSStudio DelayThe Studio Delay algorithm will give you a clearreproduction of the material fed to the M350. To soften the Delay (as it is

26DELAY-EFFECTSParameters associated with CompressionThresholdAs soon at the input signal is above the setthreshold point, the output level of thecomp

27DELAY-EFFECTSHard Tremolo/SoftTremoloA tremolo is basically a repeated level changecontrolled by an LFO. The M350 offers a SoftTremolo that uses a “

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Perception of Reverb types may vary fromperson to person. This is a rather subjectiveissue to discuss, describe or even define.However, over the years

29REVERBSDrum – AmbienceThis reverb was especially designed to emulatethe recording rooms typically used for drums.The Drum Ambience is a 80’s style a

30APPENDIX – MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHARTDUAL ENGINE PROCESSOR M350 – APRIL 2006Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel Default 1 1Changed 1

APPENDIX – MIDI CC & RESET & BULK DUMP31MIDI Bulk DumpBy performing a MIDI bulk dump, you candump all presets to an external MIDI device(e.g.

32APPENDIX – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSDigital Input and OutputConnector:Formats:Sample Rates:Processing Delay:Frequency Response DIO:Analog InputsConne

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3TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Front Pane

QUICK START – IF YOU JUST CAN’T WAITIf you just can’t wait to hear the greateffects waiting for you in your new M350Dual Effects processor, follow the

5INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of your M350 Dual Effects Processor from TC ElectronicM350 is an extremely user-friendly dual engine rack

6FRONT PANEL OVERVIEWINPUT knobAdjusts the input level.1/L and 2/R LEDS3 color LEDs indicating inputlevel on left and right inputs.Green: -40dBYellow:

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW7REVERB Type selectorSelects between 15 differentreverb types or sets theReverb engine to “Off”.PRE DELAY knobControls the relativ