Klark Teknik DN540 specifications Connecting the audio cables, Sidechain inputs

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Connecting the audio cables

Sidechain inputs

The electronically balanced sidechain inputs are on stereo 1/4” TRS connectors. Inserting a mono jack plug will automatically unbalance the input. The following diagram shows the sidechain input connection details.

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To external sidechain socket

Sleeve

Ring

Tip

Female XLR

Console

 

Tip

2

 

1

Ring

3

 

 

Female XLR

Sleeve

 

 

 

The 1/4” TRS connector wiring details are as follows:

Sleeve: ground/shield

Tip: hot

Strain relief clamp

Ring: Cold

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Contents DN540 Page Important Safety Instructions Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Klark Teknik Page Power PrecautionsSafety warnings General precautionsRadio frequency interference Class B device InstallationLocation Audio connectionsOptional equipment Safety equipmentSpecial accessories Precautions Contents Contents Overview IntroductionIntroduction ApplicationsAbout this manual FeaturesFeatures Introduction Principles of compression What Is a Compressor?Unwanted side effects What Is a Compressor?Uses of compression Unwanted side effects What Is a Compressor? Checking the mains fuse Getting StartedUnpacking Getting Started Connecting the power cableConnecting the audio cables Sidechain inputs Connecting the audio cablesConnecting to unbalanced equipment Powering the unitDescription Front PanelFront Panel Compressor sectionSwitch section Switch sectionFront Panel Mains input Channel connector sectionRear Panel Rear Panel Release Compressor Control FunctionsAttack Make up gainCompressor Control Functions RatioThreshold ThresholdPresence 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 Replacing the mains fuse Appendix F Service InformationRoutine maintenance CleaningEquipment disposal Service Information