Harman 286 user manual Technical Specifications

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286s

Technical Specifications

Section 6

MIC INPUT

Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot

Impedance

~ 4.2kΩ Balanced

Maximum Level

0.25Vrms, Gain=30dB

Gain Adjustment Range

+0dB ... +60dB

Phantom Power

+48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81kΩ resistors

CMRR

>40dB, typically 55dB

EIN

–125dBu, 22Hz-22kHz, 150Ω source impedance

LINE INPUT

Floating balanced, TIP Hot

Impedance

10kΩ unbalanced, 20kΩ balanced

Maximum Level

>+21dBu, balanced or unbalanced

Gain Adjustment Range

-15dB ... +45 dB

CMRR

>40dB, typically 55dB

INSERT (1/4” TRS phone)

Normalled; tip is Send, ring is Return

Ring: Impedance

>5kΩ

Maximum Level

>+21dBu

Tip: Impedance

100Ω

Maximum Level

>+21dBu, >+20dBm (600Ω load)

Noise

<-89dBu, unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); LINE GAIN Control set to 0dB

Distortion

<0.01% THD, 20Hz-20kHz, +10dBu

LINE OUTPUT (4” TRS phone)

Balanced/Unbalanced

Impedance

100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced

Maximum Level

>+21dBu, >+20dBm (600Ω load)

Gain Adjustment Range

-30dB ... +10dB

Noise

<-85dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); Both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all

 

processing controls OFF

Frequency Response

20Hz ... 20kHz, +0.5, -0.5dB

Distortion

<0.08%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, +10dBu, all Processing Controls OFF

COMPRESSOR

 

Threshold Range

-40dBu to +20dBu

Compression Ratio

>4:1 For input levels beyond 20dB above threshold

Maximum Compression

30dB

Attack Time

Program-Dependent; >1s for small level increases, down to 10ms for

 

large increases

Release Time

Program-Dependent; adjustable between approximately 1dB/Sec and 75dB/Sec

Distortion

Typically <0.05%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, 15dB G/R, +10dBu Output, DENSITY @ 0

SMPTE Intermodulation Distortion

<0.05%; 60Hz/7kHz 4:1, 15dB G/R, +10dBu Output Level, DENSITY @ 0

DE-ESSER

 

Characteristic

Wideband Gain Reduction

Frequency Range

800Hz to 10kHz High Pass, 12dB/octave

Release Time

Program-Dependent; approximately 1ms/dB

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Contents Professional Audio Equipment Important Safety Information Electromagnetic Compatibility 286s Introduction Service Contact Info Warranty Rear Panel Operating ControlsMIC Gain dB and Level dBu LEDs including Clip LED AC PowerFront Panel Mic PreampProcess Bypass Button and LED Phantom Power Button and LEDBypass Hz Highpass Button and LEDDe-Esser CompressorExpander/Gate EnhancerGain dB Control and Clip LED OutputUnderstanding the 286s Mic Preamp Connecting the 286s to Your SystemBasic Operation De-Esser Using the 286s as a Dedicated Mic PreampProcessing Section CompressorExpander/Gate EnhancerUsing the Four Processors in Different Combinations OFF Suggested Settings/UsagesLF Detail HG Detail FemaleKeyboard Guitar Bass Drums Strings Club Sound Cutting Off Problems, Possible Causes, SolutionsNoise Rushups, Hiss Buildup Audible DistortionLow Rumble or Excessive Low Frequencies Lispy VocalsShrillness or Excessive Brightness Technical Support and Factory Service Technical Specifications Enhancer Block Diagram 286s 286s

286 specifications

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