Klark Teknik DN540 specifications

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DN540

Creative Quad Compressor

Operator Manual

Klark Teknik,

Klark Industrial Park,

Walter Nash Road,

Kidderminster.

Worcestershire.

DY11 7HJ.

England.

Tel: +44 1562 741515

Fax: +44 1562 745371

Email: info@midasklarkteknik.com

Website: www.klarkteknik.com

DN540 Creative Quad Compressor — Operator Manual

DOC02-DN540 Issue B — February 2011

© Red Chip Company Ltd.

In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be subject to change without notice. This Operator Manual was correct at the time of writing. E&OE.

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Contents DN540 Page Important Safety Instructions Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Klark Teknik Page Safety warnings PrecautionsGeneral precautions PowerLocation InstallationAudio connections Radio frequency interference Class B deviceSpecial accessories Safety equipmentOptional equipment Precautions Contents Contents Overview IntroductionIntroduction ApplicationsFeatures FeaturesAbout this manual Introduction Principles of compression What Is a Compressor?Uses of compression What Is a Compressor?Unwanted side effects Unwanted side effects What Is a Compressor? Unpacking Getting StartedChecking the mains fuse Connecting the audio cables Connecting the power cableGetting Started Sidechain inputs Connecting the audio cablesConnecting to unbalanced equipment Powering the unitDescription Front PanelFront Panel Compressor sectionSwitch section Switch sectionFront Panel Rear Panel Channel connector sectionMains input Rear Panel Attack Compressor Control FunctionsMake up gain ReleaseCompressor Control Functions RatioPresence ThresholdThreshold Soft knee and hard knee graphs Soft knee and hard kneeModes of operation Using The CompressorManual mode with hard knee linear peak Using The CompressorModes of operation Compression limiting signal level graphsAdvanced compression manual mode Simple compression auto modeStereo and multiple channel operation linking Stereo and multiple channel operation linkingSidechain Appendix a Application Notes Application Notes Appendix B Functional Block Diagram COMPRESSOR-CHANNEL2 Functional Block DiagramAppendix C Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Inputs Four Appendix D Technical SpecificationStorage Technical SpecificationAppendix E Crib Sheet Crib Sheet Routine maintenance Appendix F Service InformationCleaning Replacing the mains fuseEquipment disposal Service Information