TC electronic SDN BHD M3000 user manual Appendix Glossary, Dithering

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APPENDIX - GLOSSARY

AES/EBU

Professional digital In/Out standard, using balanced XLR cables.

S/PDIF

Consumer digital In/Out standard, normally using coaxial phono type cables.

DITHERING

Dithering is a method to optimize the quality of a digital audio signal at low levels when truncation is taking place. E.g. going from a 24 bit format to 16 bit. A small amount of filtered noise is added to the signal, giving you a less distorted low level signal. If you are using digital outputs, the equipment you feed determines the number of bits. A signal going to a DAT or CDR recorder should always be dithered to 16 bit.

PRO/CONS LEVELS

Depending on which equipment you are using along with the M3000, you must set the PRO/CON parameters correctly in the I/O setup menu.

M3000 Analog Inputs:

Consumer range: -16dB to +10dB, nominal level = -10dB

Professional range: -6dB to +16dB, nominal level = +4dB

M3000 Analog Outputs:

Consumer range: -10dB to +16dB

Professional range: -16dB to +6dB

The levels are either listed in the technical specifications or printed on the rear panel of the connected devices.

DE-ESSING

An algorithm that removes unwanted “esses” from a vocal material.

SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MIDI COMMANDS Device-dependent MIDI commands, normally used for remote controlling machines.

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Contents M3000 Page Service Important Safety InstructionsCertificate Of Conformity For the customers in CanadaTable of Contents Page Introduction Main Features Algorithms in the M3000 areOverload Front PanelEngine 1 or Recall Pdif Rear PanelSignal Flow Recall Displays Recalling a PresetRecall Combined Recall Factory/User PresetsPreset banks Snapshots Index feature in the Recall ModeRecall & Snapshots Combined Store Storing a User preset and handling preset namesUsing a Memory Card StoreReverb Wizard Optical Thru SignalSignal InputDither Status BitRanges Levels MenuLinked RoutingParallel Dual MonoTwo individual inserts on your mixing console Routing & Studio Setup ExamplesUse two sends on your mixing console Create your own Vocal ReverbDisplay How to move aroundPreset glide UTILITY/MIDIMemory Copy Memory BackupMidi Output SecurityLl Midi Implementation Press Shift followed by UTIL/MIDI to access Midi MonitorMidi Monitor & Midi Implementation Midi MonitorTempo Edit Expert modeExercise How to edit a preset EditMorph direction Dynamic MorphingDynamic Morphing VSS Introduction Constructing a Reverb Preset with the VSS algorithmsTo use the M3000 as a Stereo Reverb Finding the right Early Type & Size for your trackVSS Introduction Modulation of the Reverb Tail Pre Delay versus Rev DelayOverview of the VSS Reverb Section Mixing the Reverb Out LevelsVssfp & Vsssr VSS for Film and Post ProductionVssfp Film and Post Vsssr Surround Vsssr SurroundEarly Reflections VSS3Reverb Programs VSS3 ReverbModulation Reverb tailVSSGate VssgateReverb Mod Space ModLow Cut Gate TypeColor Low Decay RevBalLmid Decay Low XoverReverb Modulation Early Pos Vssfp Film & PostVssfp Reverb Early Type Several typesRev Width Modulation Rear Decay Front DelayRear Delay Front DecayRev Depth Reverb Mod Reflections R.ERev-3 REV-3Pitch Additional Effects Delay & PitchDelay EQ level Additional Effects EQFrequency Band widthFlanger Additional Effects Chorus & FlangerChorus Cross Feedback LFO Phase 0, 90 or 180ºAdditional Effects Flanger & Tremolo TremoloExpander/Gate Additional Effects Phaser & EXPANDER/GATEPhaser Out Gain Additional Effects CompressorCompressor De-esser Additional Effects DE-ESSERStore User Def Appendix the ResetReset System Parameters Reset all presetsAppendix Self Test Appendix Troubleshooting Dithering Appendix GlossaryTo change without notice Appendix Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications are subject Control Change Appendix Midi Implementation ChartJack balanced XLR Midi CablePedal Cable Jack unbalanced XLRTop 20 Presets M3000 Preset ListHalls Preset #21 toVocal For Thin Voice Big Empty Club Club Carib Bright Slap ReverbLong Pre Dly Medium Guitar Hall Ballad Drums Medium Vocal Hall117 Soupy Ballad Verb 114 Sweet Basil Vocal R.E 115 Blackface Amp Preset #137 toRooms 116 Large Hall ClearBossa Nova Perc Room R.E Delayed HallPreset #191 to PlatesOther Algorithms Gated Reverb PresetsClubs Ultra small reverb presets Indoor Mini Presets #251 to Vssfp PresetsSmall rooms and spaces Indoor Small 301 Wine Cellar M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List Block of dedicated nature area reverbs Effect reverb settings Vsssr algorithm presetsCombined presets M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List