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Section 6 Application Guide

QUANTUM

6.3 DAW to DAT

Hardware

1.Connect AES/EBU or S/PDIF output of digital source to the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF input.

2.Connect the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF output to AES/EBU S/PDIF of DAT machine.

Software

1.Press the UTILITY button to enter the QUANTUM’s utility section. Change the INPUT to AES/EBU or S/PDIF.

2.Change the CLOCK to AES/EBU or S/PDIF.

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

4.Set the Bits to 16.

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.Set the Dither Out to All if monitoring dither.

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

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Contents

Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents Quantum Figure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? Introduction Service Contact Info Introduction What is QUANTUM?Warranty Quantum Section Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Signal Path Quantum Wizard Quantum is a Mastering Processor that has many features Getting Started Section Mastering and the Quantum Quantum Navigation Navigation Multiband Compressor Navigating the Broadband Compressor Navigation Section Broadband Compressor Navigating the Multiband Gate Multiband Gate Navigating the Broadband Gate Navigation Section Broadband Gate Navigating the Multiband Limiter Multiband Limiter Navigating theBroadband Limiter Navigation Section Broadband Limiter Navigating the Multiband EQ/XOver EQ/XOver Navigating the Broadband EQ/SEQ Navigation Section EQ/SEQ Navigating Norm/Output Norm/Output Navigating Other Navigation Section Other Navigating Utility Utility Section Software Operations FX Chains Software Operations Section FX Chains Chain Type Stereo Broadband Chain Type Mono Mono Input CH1 or CH2 Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Program Pop Master Saving a Setup Section Software Operations Section Saving a Setup Saving a ProgramReplace Old Store New Bypass Function MetersAnalog Meters TSE Level Meters Software Operations Section Meters Digital MetersMeter Options Compressor Monitor Outputs LimiterGate / Expander De-Esser Detailed Detailed Parameters Multiband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or global Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or global Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband Limiting Broadband Limiting Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalLimiter On/Off Type PkStop+/RMS Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Limiting EQ On/OffPOS Pre/Post Type Const Q / Adapt Q XOver Detailed Parameters Section SEQ Schain EQ On/OffSEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Stereo Adjust Type 13 TCM Detailed Parameters Section AmbienceDe-Esser Normalization Output Shaping S1 or S2 Detailed Parameters Section OutputDither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Utilities Input Output Digital Input Controls Utilities Section OutputMidi CC Map Setup Sysex Data Midi ChannelsMidi Program Changes Sysex Dump A/D Calibrate Utilities Section Setup Sysex DataMisc Page Guide Application Guide Analog MasteringHardware Software Application Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT Application Guide Section Analog Tracking 586 Digital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Hard & Soft Resets Change Default Startup ProgramAppendix a Miscellaneous Information Front Panel Lockout By Roger Johnson TypeIV White Paper Appendix B Appendix B TypeIV White Paper Converted Level vs. Input Level Type Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Appendix C Midi Clock Info Clock Modes Quantum Sync Input Fig. C.1 Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock Info Fig. C.2 Procedures Request One Setup 02hReceive One Setup 43h Sysex Definitions Appendix D Appendix D Sysex Definitions Reset Device 21h Sysex Setup Dump SampleProcedure Setup Dump Version Setup Type and Setup Number Appendix E Midi CC Tables Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultiBand Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-Multiband Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Appendix F Factory Presets Factory Programs Stereo Factory SetupsMono Appendix G Specifications Specifications Appendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company