Reference Manual
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Table Of Contents
Chapter Four Applications
Introduction
Welcome
13.BYPASS button
DEQ230 Key Features
DEQ230D only
How to Use This Manual
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Important Safety Instructions English
Important Safety Instructions
Safety symbols used in this product
12.Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make sure that injury or damage will not result from cables pulling on the apparatus and its mounting. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over
Instructions de Sécurité Importantes French
Symboles utilisés dans ce produit
12.N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique. Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur des appareils et leur support
Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt
12.Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie einen Rollwagen benutzen, achten Sie darauf, das dieser nicht umkippt, um Verletzungen auszuschließen
CE Declaration Of Conformity
FCC Compliance Statement
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Step 1 Hook it up to a mixer
1Quick Start Guide
If you cant wait to get started
Step 3 Store the Program
1 Quick Start Guide
Step 2 Try some equalization
Play some signal into the unit
Quick Start Guide
1 Quick Start Guide
Unpacking and Inspection
Installing in a Rack
2Connections
Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting
2 Connections
AC Power Hookup
To use the DEQ230 in another country
Connections
Connecting Inputs and Outputs
Unbalanced I/O
Balanced I/O
Stereo connections
2 Connections
Operating Levels
Connections
Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier
Digital Signal In, Digital Signal Out
Analog Signal In, Digital Signal Out
Digital Signal In, Analog Signal Out
2 Connections
About Audio Cables
Connections
2 Connections
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What is equalization?
3Basics of Equalization
BYPASS
3 Basics of Equalization
Description of the Controls
STORE
Program mode
Basics of Equalization
Description of the Basic Modes
Edit mode
Audition mode
3 Basics of Equalization
Bypass mode
Channel Level mode
Basic operation Program mode
Basics of Equalization
Single Band Edit
Basic operation Edit mode
3 Basics of Equalization
Band Solo
Basics of Equalization
Band Gain Cut/Boost Ranges
Selecting an Edit Group
3 Basics of Equalization
Multiple Band Edit
The Relative Gain Display
Basics of Equalization
upward until it reaches 24. This is because thats how far the band that was set to -12dB had to travel until it hit the ceiling, or + 12 dB see fig
3 Basics of Equalization
The Limits of Relative Gain
Basics of Equalization
The Release Edit Group function
Basic operation Store mode
3 Basics of Equalization
Basics of Equalization
Channel Copy
Basic operation Audition mode
3 Basics of Equalization
Manual Audition
Basics of Equalization
Audition Automation
Audition Automation override
Basic operation Channel Level mode
3 Basics of Equalization
Demonstration mode
The Hidden Modes
Basics of Equalization
Real-timeAnalysis mode DEQ230D only
3 Basics of Equalization
Setup mode
Default
Item button
Button 1 Master Level +/- 6 dB
Basics of Equalization
Button 2 Release Edit Group On/Off
Button 4 Edit Time Out On/Off
3 Basics of Equalization
Button 3 Audition Automation On/Off
Button 5 Lock On/Off
Button 6 MIDI Channel ALL
Basics of Equalization
Buttons 6-12DEQ230D only
Button 7 MIDI Program Change On/Off
Button 10 MIDI Out/Thru Select Out/Thru
3 Basics of Equalization
Button 9 System Exclusive Receive Waiting
Button 11 Sample Rate Select 44.1/48
Press
Basics of Equalization
Hold
Result
Distortion
Equalization Artifacts
3 Basics of Equalization
Noise
Basics of Equalization
Constant Q vs. Variable Q
What makes the DEQ230 unique?
Variable Q
3 Basics of Equalization
Constant Q
Basics of Equalization
Multi-bandapplication and results
To further illustrate the differences, here is a pair of examples in which three adjacent bands have settings of + 3 dB, -3dB, and + 3 dB, respectively
3 Basics of Equalization
Vocal Air
4Applications
Rock Kick Drum
Tape Hiss Removal
Eliminating Feedback
4 Applications
Filtering effects
The answering machine
Applications
Comb filtering
4 Applications
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5Program Charts
Note for all program charts
Program Charts
Program Charts
Note for programs 16-20and
Program Charts
Narrow Boost 3 800Hz
Program Charts
Note for programs
Program Charts
from magnetic media
Program Charts
and hot treble, send it through this curve
Note for programs
Program Charts
artifacts of the sampling process
Program Charts
more the bass is emphasized
5 Program Charts
DEQ230 Settings Chart
Program Charts
5 Program Charts
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Line Conditioners and Protectors
6Troubleshooting
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning
Solution Test with a known good input
6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Index
Cause
Refer All Servicing to Alesis
Troubleshooting
Obtaining Repair Service
Customers in the USA and Canada
6 Troubleshooting
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DEQ230D
Specifications
Analog I/O switchable
DEQ230
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Warranty / Contact
Alesis Limited Warranty
Alesis Contact Information