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QUANTUM

Application Guide Section 6

6.8 Analog to Digital Converter

Hardware

1.Connect line inputs to QUANTUM’s analog inputs.

2.Connect the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF OUTPUT to digital recorder.

Software

1.Press the UTILITY button to enter the QUANTUM’s utility section. Change the INPUT to

ANALOG.

2.Change the CLOCK to desired internal sample rate.

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

4.Set QUANTUM to resolution of your recording device 8, 16, 20, or 24-bit.

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.Press the NEXT PAGE button to scroll to next set of options.

8.Set dither out to All, if you are monitoring the dither.

9.Press OTHER button to access TYPE IV™ conversion system (refer to Appendix B).

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

CLIP

CLIP

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NARROW

EQ

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NARROW

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MID

FREQUENCY

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MID

FREQUENCY

HIGH

TYPE IV

LIMIT

CHANNEL ONE

CONVERSION SYSTEM

LIMIT

CHANNEL TWO

Dual Vacuum

Red: SNR

Red: Shape 2

Tube Preamp

METER SOURCE

Green: TPDF Green: Shape 1

METER SOURCE

Off: None

Off: None

LINE

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PHASE

LOW CUT

DRIVE

INSERT

OUTPUT

DITHER

SHAPE

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PHASE

LOW CUT

DRIVE

INSERT

OUTPUT

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DRIVE

LEVEL

PeakPlus

DRIVE

LEVEL

PeakPlus

THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD

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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 SetupSaving a Program Software Operations Section Saving a SetupReplace Old Store NewMeters Bypass FunctionAnalog Meters TSE Level MetersDigital Meters Software Operations Section MetersMeter Options CompressorLimiter Monitor OutputsGate / Expander De-EsserDetailed Multiband Compression Detailed ParametersDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalMultiband Limiting Detailed Parameters Section Broadband GateAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Broadband LimitingLimiter On/Off Type PkStop+/RMSEQ On/Off Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingPOS Pre/Post Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver Schain EQ On/Off Detailed Parameters Section SEQSEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz SEQ2, 3, 4 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 Midi Channels Setup Sysex DataMidi Program Changes Sysex DumpUtilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc Page Guide Analog Mastering Application GuideHardware SoftwareApplication 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 Change Default Startup Program Hard & Soft ResetsAppendix a Miscellaneous Information Front Panel LockoutTypeIV 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 InfoRequest One Setup 02h ProceduresReceive One Setup 43h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Sysex Setup Dump Sample Reset Device 21hProcedure Setup Dump Version Setup Type and Setup NumberMidi 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