Alesis DEQ830 manual Table Of Contents

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Table Of Contents

Introduction

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Welcome!

3

DEQ830 Key Features

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How to Use This Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions (English)

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Safety symbols used in this product

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Please follow these precautions when using this product:

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Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French)

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Symboles utilisés dans ce produit

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Veuillez suivre ces précautions lors de l’utilisation de

 

l’appareil:

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Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise

 

(German)

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Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt

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Folgen Sie bitte diesen Vorkehrungen, wenn dieses

 

Produkt verwendet wird:

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CE Declaration of Conformity

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FCC Compliance Statement

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Chapter One: Quick Start Guide

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If you can't wait to get started

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Step 1: Hook it up to a mixer

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Step 2: Try some equalization

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Step 3: Store the Program

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Step 4: Save an EQ Curve

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DEQ830 Diagram

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Chapter Two: Connections

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Unpacking and Inspection

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Installing in a Rack

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Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting

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AC Power Hookup

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Using the DEQ830 in another country

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Connecting Inputs and Outputs

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Connecting to the Channel or Main Inserts of a mixing

 

console

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Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier

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Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputs

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Connecting to equipment with ADAT Optical inputs and

 

outputs

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About Audio Cables

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Chapter Three: Basics of Equalization

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What is equalization?

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Description of the Front Panel

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Description of the Basic Modes

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Basic operation: Program mode

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Contents Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank Table Of Contents Chapter Four Applications Welcome IntroductionDEQ830 Key Features How to Use This Manual This page intentionally left blank Please follow these precautions when using this product Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions English Safety symbols used in this productPage Instructions de Sécurité Importantes French Symboles utilisés dans ce produitPage Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise German Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem ProduktPage FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration of ConformityThis page intentionally left blank Quick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get started…Hook it up to a mixer Play some signal into the unit Try some equalizationStore the Program Save an EQ Curve DEQ830 Diagram Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Installing in a RackConnections Unpacking and InspectionUsing the DEQ830 in another country AC Power HookupUnbalanced I/O Connecting Inputs and OutputsStereo connections Balanced I/OOperating Levels Mono connectionsConnecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputs Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifierAnalog Signal In, Digital Signal Out Digital Signal In, Analog Signal OutDigital Signal In, Digital Signal Out About Audio Cables This page intentionally left blank Basics of Equalization What is equalization?Description of the Front Panel Compare Bypass All ALLLink Push to Link StoreProgram Value Encoder ValueNumerical LED Display Save Curve mode Program modeEdit mode Store modeRetrieve Curve mode Bypass modeChannel Level mode Link mode Utility modeReal Time Analyzer mode Basic operation Program mode Basic operation Edit modeSingle Band Edit Band Gain Cut/Boost Ranges Band SoloLED Proportional Gain Memory Multiple Band EditSelecting an Edit Group Relative Gain displayBasics of Equalization Limits of Relative Gain Release Edit Group function Basic operation Save Curve mode Basic operation Store modeBasic operation Channel Level mode Basic operation Link modeCopying settings between channels Using the Value encoder in RTA mode Basic operation Real Time Analyzer modeMetering modes SettingMaster Level +/- 6 dB Basic operation Utility modeRelease Edit Group On/Off Midi Out/Thru Select Out/Thru Edit Time Out On/OffMidi Channel ALL Midi Program Change On/OffFast Program Select On/Off Peak Mode 0, 1, 2, InfInternal Clock Sample Rate Select 44.1/48 Force Analog Input Auto/AnalogReceiving System Exclusive bulk dumps Demonstration mode Lock modeHidden Modes Phasing Equalization ArtifactsDistortion NoiseWhat makes the DEQ830 unique? Constant Q vs. Variable QConstant Q Variable QMulti-band application and results Basics of Equalization This page intentionally left blank Vocal Air ApplicationsGeneral EQ tips Rock Kick DrumFiltering effects Eliminating FeedbackAnswering machine Comb filtering Settings chartApplications Line Conditioners and Protectors TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance CleaningTroubleshooting Index TroubleshootingCustomers outside the USA and Canada Obtaining Repair ServiceRefer All Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USA and CanadaThis page intentionally left blank Specifications Audio PerformanceMechanical This page intentionally left blank Alesis Limited Warranty Warranty / ContactAlesis Contact Information