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Section 1 Getting Started

QUANTUM

1.2 Front Panel (cont.)

When working with the sidechain EQ, or the in-line EQ, the curve window changes to show a graphical representation of the 5 parametric bands in a frequency grid. Your adjustments to the 5 bands are shown in real time.

Additionally, the De-Esser has its own graphical way of displaying its parameters. The frequency is shown on the bottom, or X axis, and the low frequency rolloff is shown on the side, or Y axis.

1.3 QUANTUM Wizard

The easiest way to program the QUANTUM is using the Wizard. To access the Wizard, press and hold the PROGRAM button.

Once in the Wizard mode, you will select the task that you are performing. The QUANTUM will automatically choose the correct chain type for your task. If you select Mastering or Mixing, the Wizard will then have you choose your music type. After you have selected the music type, you will then select the type of EQ, gating, compression, and limiting. These are all influenced by the music type. For example, a "Light" compression setting with the music type set to "Hard Rock" will be heavier than "Heavy" compression with the music type set to "Classical".

If you select "Tracking", then you will be asked to set up either channel one, channel two, or stereo. If you are tracking two separate instruments in dual mono, then you can go through the Wizard twice, the first time setting up channel one and the second time setting up channel two. If at any time you decide you want to quit without the Wizard setting up a program for you, you may press the PROGRAM button to exit the Wizard.

Once all of the questions have been answered, the QUANTUM will display "WORKING..." and then a custom setup will appear tailored to your application. If you are working in a stereo setup, the QUANTUM will allow you to optimize your output gain. To optimize the output gain, push the EDIT ALL/BAND button while the loudest part of the program material is passing through the Quantum. Press the button again when the peak has passed. The Wizard will opti- mize the output level so that the highest peak is set to 0 dBFS. The Wizard will then return you to the Program mode. If the PROGRAM button is pressed while gain optimizing, the Wizard will exit without changing the output level. This setup can be further adapted to your taste and saved for later use.

1.4 Signal Path

The following illustration shows how audio signals flow through the QUANTUM.

 

 

digital

 

 

input

 

 

control

digital

 

 

input

 

TSE

 

 

 

analog

meter

 

input

 

 

meter

 

analog

 

TYPE IV™

input

 

Conversion

analog

A /D

input

Convertor

control

 

DSP (Software - Based)

Operations

digital gain input reduction meter meter

Dither

Dynamics

 

 

Sample Rate

 

Processor

 

 

Converter

 

 

 

 

Bypass

Clone Bypass (push and hold Bypass for 2 seconds)

digital output meter

D / A

Convertor

digital output

analog output meter

analog output

analog output control

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents QuantumFigure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? IntroductionWarranty Introduction What is QUANTUM?Service Contact Info Quantum Section Front Panel Getting StartedRear Panel Connections Getting Started Section Front Panel Signal Path Quantum WizardQuantum is a Mastering Processor that has many features Getting Started Section Mastering and the QuantumQuantum Navigation Navigation Multiband CompressorNavigating the Broadband Compressor Navigation Section Broadband CompressorNavigating the Multiband Gate Multiband GateNavigating the Broadband Gate Navigation Section Broadband GateNavigating the Multiband Limiter Multiband LimiterNavigating theBroadband Limiter Navigation Section Broadband LimiterNavigating the Multiband EQ/XOver EQ/XOverNavigating the Broadband EQ/SEQ Navigation Section EQ/SEQNavigating Norm/Output Norm/OutputNavigating Other Navigation Section OtherNavigating Utility UtilitySection Software Operations FX ChainsSoftware Operations Section FX Chains Chain Type Stereo BroadbandChain Type Mono Mono Input CH1 or CH2Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Program Pop MasterSaving a Setup SectionReplace Old Software Operations Section Saving a SetupSaving a Program Store NewAnalog Meters Bypass FunctionMeters TSE Level MetersMeter Options Software Operations Section MetersDigital Meters CompressorGate / Expander Monitor OutputsLimiter De-EsserDetailed Detailed Parameters Multiband CompressionDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalAttack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalDetailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband LimitingLimiter On/Off Broadband LimitingAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Type PkStop+/RMSPOS Pre/Post Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingEQ On/Off Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver SEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Detailed Parameters Section SEQSchain EQ On/Off SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzStereo Adjust TypeDe-Esser Detailed Parameters Section Ambience13 TCM Normalization OutputDither Out All or Digital Detailed Parameters Section OutputShaping S1 or S2 Page Utilities Utilities Input OutputMidi CC Map Utilities Section OutputDigital Input Controls Midi Program Changes Setup Sysex DataMidi Channels Sysex DumpMisc Utilities Section Setup Sysex DataA/D Calibrate Page Guide Hardware Application GuideAnalog Mastering SoftwareApplication Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT Application Guide Section Analog Tracking 586Digital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Appendix a Miscellaneous Information Hard & Soft ResetsChange Default Startup Program Front Panel LockoutBy Roger Johnson TypeIV White Paper Appendix BAppendix B TypeIV White Paper Converted Level vs. Input LevelType Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Appendix C Midi Clock Info Clock ModesQuantum Sync Input Fig. C.1Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock Info Fig. C.2Receive One Setup 43h ProceduresRequest One Setup 02h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Procedure Setup Dump Version Reset Device 21hSysex Setup Dump Sample Setup Type and Setup NumberAppendix E Midi CC Tables Midi CC MultiBand ChainsMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultiBandMidi CC Dual Mono Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultibandMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Appendix F Factory Presets Factory ProgramsMono Factory SetupsStereo Appendix G Specifications SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company
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