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Detailed Parameters

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Slope 9 3-12dB/Octave

Sets the slope of the high shelf parametric EQ.

Level 9 -12 to 12 dB

Sets the overall gain of the high shelf parametric

4.2 Feedback Eliminator

The 260 DriveRack offers the exclusive patent pending AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression) feedback elimination module. Feedback is caused when a microphonic signal such as a guitar pickup or microphone is reproduced by an amplification and is repeatedly picked up in phase. The AFS uses Precision Frequency Detection and state-of-the-art processing to determine the exact portions of a given frequency of your feedback that need to be removed (instead of tak- ing out large sections of your sound). The AFS module of the 260 DriveRack allows the user to optimize the elimination of feedback. In the past, graphic equalizers were used to eliminate feedback from a system. This was an acceptable method for eliminating feedback, but when this method was precision tested, the result clearly showed that a single 1/3 octave EQ slider was removing approximately half of the signal power. With the AFS, the module removes the feedback automatically and the proprietary, precision AFS filters remove only a fraction of the frequency spectrum. The following diagram shows AFS as opposed to competing, competitive feedback eliminators and conventional graphic EQs:

AFS On/Off

Turns the AFS module on and off. If AFS is Off, the filters are bypassed, and the algorithm is halted (the filters are not updated). If AFS is On, the filters are active, and the they are updat- ed according to the current selected mode (Fixed or Live).

Clear Live/All

This parameter clears the filters. If Clear Live is selected, then (if invoked) the live filters are reset. If Clear All is selected, then (if invoked) all of the filters are reset. When either Clear Live or Clear All is selected, the third parameter row displays “Start w/ Data Wheel.” If Clear (none) is selected, then nothing is displayed on this row. When the user moves to this third row and turns the Data Wheel (when Clear Live or Clear All is selected) then the filter reset is invoked.

Mode - Live or Fixed

When the mode is Fixed, the algorithm updates only the fixed filters. When the mode is Live, the algorithm updates only the live filters. In FIXED mode, the filters are automatically assigned to a frequency creating feedback, are stored remain with the program and at that frequency until cleared by the user. Fixed mode is used before the performance without any input sig- nal. In LIVE mode, the live filters automatically detect and remove feedback during the per- formance. When all of the live filters have been used, they begin to round robin. Essentially this means that the first filter set

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Contents 260 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility DriveRack Table of ContentsIntro IntroductionDriveRack DriveRack featuresDefining the 260 DriveRack System DriveRackIntroduction Service Contact InfoIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Data Wheel LCD DisplayFunction Buttons Input MetersOutput Meters Quick StartDriveRack Stereo System SetupSub Speaker AFS Wizard Auto EQ WizardAFS Select total number of AFS filters Slowly Increase Mixer gain to Desired level DriveRack Section Basic Navigation Modes Editing FunctionsEffect Button Array Overview Navigating the Xover Section Navigating the EQ -GEQ and PEQNavigating the Dynamics Section Navigating the Other SectionNavigating the Utility/Meters Section Navigating the Delay SectionNavigating the I/O Section Navigating the Wizard SectionFunctions Program Definition Configuring the DriveRackNavigating Factory Programs Selecting ProgramsNavigation Modes Editing Factory ProgramsSaving Factory Programs Changes Store Program ReplacingSignal Path Creating a User ConfigurationSelect Link/UnlinkMono DLY 1.3 10 ms Unused Select Link/Unlink Select Link/UnlinkSelect Route Route Name Output Ch2 Mono DLY 20 MS 810 ms Unused Select Link/UnlinkName Rock Venue Saving Configuration ChangesDetailed Pre-Crossover EQ Detailed ParametersFeedback Eliminator Subharmonic Synthesizer Gate Automatic Gain Control AGC Crossover Notch FiltersPost-CROSSOVER PEQ Compressor/Limiter Ratio R 1.0 to Inf1 Threshold T -40 to +20dBuGain G -20 to +20 dB Auto On/OffHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Peakstop+ On/OffInput Routing Alignment DelayOutput Phase 0 toNoise Level -10 to 10 Mixer and Router Shift On/OffMeters Utility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute CurrentUtilities/Meters 1 LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot3 ZC Setup ZC Setup Panel NonePanel ZC-2 Boost 0dB Cut Output Panel 1 ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No ChangePanel 1 ZC-3 Select a No Change 4 -6 SecuritySet 260 Device Level High Set Security Level Pre EQ LowPassword Enter Password Password Edit High Password Edit Med PasswordProgram List List Size List Index Prog Change Mode Program List Prog Lock7-8 Program List/Program Change 8 Output Jumper Switches Output Jumpers SettingLIM 0+ Insa Comp o+Zone Controllers Panel MetersOutput Trims Net Remote Control PC GUI Installation Remote ControlSection GUI Recommended Cable Specifications ZC-Zone Controllers DriveRack Diagram a Diagram B Zone Controller WiringDriveRack DriveWare Functions Page Guide Mono Four-Way w/ Two Aux Zones Application GuideHardware SoftwareStereo Tri-amp DriveRackStereo with Four Aux Zones DriveRack Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual DelayDriveRack DriveRackAppendix Power Up Quick Key Options Factory ResetAppendix a SpecificationsLook out for Modes Auto EQ Optimization TipsCrossover Diagrams Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp Tunings Block Diagram Input and Output Diagrams Gain Level Jumpers System Setup and Gain StructureDriveRack Harman International Company
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