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QUANTUM

Application Guide Section 6

6.2 Digital Mastering

Hardware

1.Connect AES/EBU or S/PDIF output of digital source to the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF input.

2.Connect the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF output to AES/EBU S/PDIF of DAT machine.

Software

1.Press the UTILITY button to enter the QUANTUM’s utility section. Change the INPUT to AES/EBU or S/PDIF.

2.Change the CLOCK to AES/EBU or S/PDIF.

3.Press the NORM/OUTPUT button twice. This accesses the dither and noise shaping of the output module.

4.Set the Bits to 16.

5.Choose which type of dither you would like to use (refer to Section 4.16).

6.Choose which type of noise shaping you would like to use (refer to Section 4.16).

7.Set the Dither Out to All if monitoring dither.

8.Press STORE if you wish to save non-utility changes (refer to Section 3.4)

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Quantum Table of ContentsFigure Index Page Intro Introduction What is QUANTUM?Introduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact InfoWarranty Quantum Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Quantum Wizard Signal PathGetting Started Section Mastering and the Quantum Quantum is a Mastering Processor that has many featuresQuantum Navigation Multiband Compressor NavigationNavigation Section Broadband Compressor Navigating the Broadband CompressorMultiband Gate Navigating the Multiband GateNavigation Section Broadband Gate Navigating the Broadband GateMultiband Limiter Navigating the Multiband LimiterNavigation Section Broadband Limiter Navigating theBroadband LimiterEQ/XOver Navigating the Multiband EQ/XOverNavigation Section EQ/SEQ Navigating the Broadband EQ/SEQNorm/Output Navigating Norm/OutputNavigation Section Other Navigating OtherUtility Navigating UtilitySection FX Chains Software OperationsChain Type Stereo Broadband Software Operations Section FX ChainsMono Input CH1 or CH2 Chain Type MonoProgram Pop Master Software Operations Section Programs/SetupsSection Saving a SetupStore New Software Operations Section Saving a SetupSaving a Program Replace OldTSE Level Meters Bypass FunctionMeters Analog MetersCompressor Software Operations Section MetersDigital Meters Meter OptionsDe-Esser Monitor OutputsLimiter Gate / ExpanderDetailed Multiband Compression Detailed ParametersDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalAttack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or globalMultiband Limiting Detailed Parameters Section Broadband GateType PkStop+/RMS Broadband LimitingAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Limiter On/OffType Const Q / Adapt Q Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingEQ On/Off POS Pre/PostXOver SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Detailed Parameters Section SEQSchain EQ On/Off SEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzType Stereo AdjustDetailed Parameters Section Ambience 13 TCMDe-Esser Output NormalizationDetailed Parameters Section Output Shaping S1 or S2Dither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Input Output UtilitiesUtilities Section Output Digital Input ControlsMidi CC Map Sysex Dump Setup Sysex DataMidi Channels Midi Program ChangesUtilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc Page Guide Software Application GuideAnalog Mastering HardwareApplication Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT 586 Application Guide Section Analog TrackingDigital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Front Panel Lockout Hard & Soft ResetsChange Default Startup Program Appendix a Miscellaneous InformationTypeIV White Paper Appendix B By Roger JohnsonConverted Level vs. Input Level Appendix B TypeIV White PaperType Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Clock Modes Appendix C Midi Clock InfoFig. C.1 Quantum Sync InputFig. C.2 Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock InfoSysex Definitions Appendix D ProceduresRequest One Setup 02h Receive One Setup 43hAppendix D Sysex Definitions Setup Type and Setup Number Reset Device 21hSysex Setup Dump Sample Procedure Setup Dump VersionMidi CC MultiBand Chains Appendix E Midi CC TablesMidi CC Stereo Non-MultiBand Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand ChainsMidi CC Stereo Non-Multiband Midi CC Dual Mono ChainsMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Factory Programs Appendix F Factory PresetsFactory Setups StereoMono Specifications Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company