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Detailed Parameters

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24-36Hz and 36-56Hz (Subharmonic Synthesis) Level - 0 to 100%

These controls individually let you customize the amount of the respective synthesized fre- quencies to be added in, tuning the ultimate bass response of your system to taste. For example, if the sound is too woofy or growly, try turning down the 36Hz-56Hz level. If your woofers are bottoming out (making a ticking, popping sound), try turning down the 24Hz- 36Hz level. You may find that a setting produces fine results in one room, but produces too much boominess in another. If this occurs, adjust the controls as needed, (e.g., increase one or the other of the band levels). Experimentation will pay off with smooth, full, deeply extended bass. Remember, you are not selecting a frequency. You are controlling the overall level of each band.

4.4 Gate

Gate On/Off

Local (per band control) or global on and off.

Threshold -50 to 20 dBu

The threshold is the volume level at which the gate opens. Anything above the threshold pass- es, while signal that is lower than the threshold is attenuated. Beware, setting the threshold to high can cut off the tail end of signals as they fade out (the sustain of a guitar note, a held piano chord, a reverb tail, etc.).

Ratio 1:1.0 to 1:15

This is where you decide how much downward expansion you want. This ratio works oppo- site from that of the compressor or limiter. If a ratio of 1:4 is selected, a signal that is 1dB below the threshold will be reduced in gain so that it becomes 4dB below the threshold.

Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec

As the signal reaches the threshold area, the Attack control sets the speed at which the gate opens. Use very fast attack times to catch the fronts of transient signals.

Hold 0 to 500 m Sec

The Hold control sets the amount of time the gate is held open after the signal passes below the threshold point.

Release 360 to 5 dB

Release sets the speed at which the gate “closes” or attenuates when the end of the Hold time is reached.

Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB

This sets the maximum amount of attenuation for the gate.

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Contents 260 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility DriveRack Table of ContentsIntro DriveRack features IntroductionDriveRackDefining the 260 DriveRack System DriveRackIntroduction Service Contact InfoIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Panel Input Meters LCD DisplayData Wheel Function ButtonsOutput 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 Editing Functions Basic Navigation ModesEffect 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 Selecting Programs Configuring the DriveRackProgram Definition Navigating Factory ProgramsNavigation Modes Editing Factory ProgramsSaving Factory Programs Changes Store Program ReplacingLink/Unlink Creating a User ConfigurationSignal Path SelectSelect Link/Unlink Mono DLY 1.3 10 ms Unused 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 Notch Filters CrossoverPost-CROSSOVER PEQ Compressor/Limiter Auto On/Off Threshold T -40 to +20dBuRatio R 1.0 to Inf1 Gain G -20 to +20 dBPeakstop+ On/Off Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or globalInput Routing Alignment DelayShift On/Off Phase 0 toOutput Noise Level -10 to 10 Mixer and RouterMeters 1 LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute CurrentUtility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot Utilities/Meters3 ZC Setup ZC Setup Panel None4 -6 Security Panel 1 ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No ChangePanel ZC-2 Boost 0dB Cut Output Panel 1 ZC-3 Select a No ChangeSet 260 Device Level High Set Security Level Pre EQ LowPassword Enter Password Password Edit High Password Edit Med PasswordProg Change Mode Program List Prog Lock Program List List Size List Index7-8 Program List/Program Change 8 Output Jumper Switches Output Jumpers SettingMeters Insa Comp o+LIM 0+ Zone Controllers PanelOutput 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 Software Application GuideMono Four-Way w/ Two Aux Zones HardwareStereo 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