TC electronic SDN BHD Gold Channel user manual Technical Specifications, Analog Line Inputs

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG LINE INPUTS

 

Digital Inputs and Outputs

 

Connectors:

XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

Connectors:

XLR (AES/EBU), RCA Phono (S/PDIF), Optical

Impedance (balanced):

6.8 kOhm

 

(Toslink, ADAT)

Phantom supply:

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Formats:

AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340,

Max. Input Level (balanced):

22 dBu

 

IEC 958, EIAJ Optical (Toslink), ADAT Lite pipe

Sensitivity,

 

Output Dither:

HPF TPDF dither 8-24 bit

@ 12 dB headroom (balanced):

- 11 dBu to 10 dBu

Word Clock Input:

RCA Phono, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp, 30 - 50 Khz

Dynamic Range (unweighted):

> 103 dB

Sample Rates:

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

THD+N:

< -90 dB (0.003 %) @ 1kHz, -3 dBFS

Processing Delay:

0.2 ms @ 48 kHz

Frequency Response:

20 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.3 dB

Frequency Response DIO:

20 Hz to 23.9 kHz +0.01/-0.1 dB @ 48 kHz

Crosstalk

 

PCMCIA Interface

 

(Line to Mic. Pad 0), worstcase:

< -65 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

 

(Line to Line or Mic. Pad

 

Connector:

PC Card, 68 pin type l cards

20/40/60), worstcase:

< -85 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Standards:

PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0

Common Mode Rejection,

 

Card Format:

Supports up to 2 MB SRAM

RS = 40 Ohm:

> 60 dB @ 50/60 Hz & > 70 dB @ 1 kHz

Control Interface

 

A to D Conversion:

24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

 

A to D Delay:

0.8 ms @ 48 kHz

MIDI:

In/Out/Thru : 5 Pin DIN

Analog MiC Inputs

 

GPI, Pedal, Fader:

1/4" phone jack

 

General

 

Connectors:

XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

 

Impedance (balanced):

6.8 kOhm

EMC Complies with:

EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 and Class B limits of FCC

Phantom supply:

48V +/- 10%, pin 2 & 3 through 6.81 kOhm

 

rules, part 15

Max. Input Level (balanced)

 

Safety Certified to:

IEC65, EN 60065, UL 1419, CSA E65

Pad 0/20/40/60:

0: -40 dBu, 20: -18 dBu, 40: 2 dBu, 60: 22dBu

Operating Temperature:

32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)

Sensitivity @

 

Storage Temperature:

-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)

12 dB headroom (balanced):

0: -82 dBu to -52 dBu, 20: -52 dBu to -30 dBu,

Humidity:

Max. 90 % non-condensing

Dynamic Range, RS = 40 Ohm

40: -30 dBu to -10 dBu, 60: -10 dBu to 10 dBu

Finish:

Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel

 

 

chassis

(unweighted):

0: >56 dB, 20: >88 dB, 40: >98 dB, 60: >100 dB

 

 

Noise Figure, Pad 0,

 

LCD:

56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display

RS = 200 Ohm:

< 1.8 dB

Dimensions:

19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 208 mm)

THD+N:

0: <-80 dB, 20/40/60: <-92 dB, -3dBFS

Weight:

5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)

Frequency Response:

0: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.9 dB,

Mains Voltage:

100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)

Crosstalk:

20/40/60: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.3 dBFS

Power Consumption:

<20 W

 

Backup Battery Life:

>10 years

(Mic., all Pad to Mic.,

 

 

 

Pad 0), worstcase:

<-66 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

 

 

(Mic., all Pad to Mic.,

 

 

 

Pad 20/40/60), worstcase:

<-82 db, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

 

 

Common Mode Rejection,

 

 

 

RS = 200 Ohm:

> 60 dB @ 50/60 Hz & > 70 dB @ 1 kHz

 

 

A to D Conversion:

24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

 

 

A to D Delay:

0.8 ms @ 48 kHz

 

 

Analog Outputs

 

 

 

Connectors:

XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

 

 

Impedance:

50 Ohm (active transformer)

 

 

Max. Output Level:

22 dBu (balanced)

 

 

Full Scale Output Range:

-10 dBu to 22 dBu

 

 

Dynamic Range:

>100 dB (unweighted)

 

 

THD+N:

-86 dB (0.005%) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS

 

 

Frequency Response:

10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.5 dB

 

 

Crosstalk:

<-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical < -90 dB @1 kHz

 

 

D to A Conversion:

24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

 

 

D to A Delay:

0.57 ms @ 48 kHz

 

 

Technical Specifications are subject to change without notice !

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Contents Gold Channel Page Table of Contents Foreword Microphones as EarsForeword Welcome CongratulationsAbout this Manual Gold Channel features IntroductionGeneral Introduction Front Panel Card SlotParameter Wheel Rear Panel Balanced XLR-XLR cablesSignal Flow Connecting the Gold Channel Recording setupPost recording setup Mixer setupQuick Reference Setup Signal Signal DisplaySignal Display InputInsert Send and Return ClockDigital External Clock DitherSetup Gain Gain DisplaySetup Level Level displayRecalling presets Programs RecallRecall and List Displays Partial RecallExercise How to Recall a preset Exercise 1 How to Recall a preset Press the Programs keyTo Recall the Preset List DisplayHow to Store Programs StoreStore Display Store functionExercise 2 How to Store a preset with the existing name To Store the PresetExercise 3 How to name a preset Setting up the processing blocks Edit Routing and LayoutMode Columns and BlocksEdit Edit and Meter Editing the digital processingAbout the Edit Display BlockOUT Block Insert blockLink MeterBlocks Easy GateAdvanced Expander Knee Mode HoldRelease FilterSoft Compressor Vintage CompressorInput Drive Output GainEasy Equalizer Advanced EqualizerDe-Esser Dynamic EqualizerDigital Radiance Generator A.A. EqualizationCurve Config. UtilityUtility Display CardMidi Reset Menu How to enter the Reset MenuSelf Test Technical Specifications Analog Line InputsMidi Implementation Chart Trouble Shooting No sound through the Gold ChannelCertifications For the customers in CanadaFactory Preset List Preset DescriptionPreset Where Great Recordings Begin Microphones The Inside StoryMicrophone Placement Choosing the Right MicStereo Recording Gold Channel

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