ProVocal Digital Vocal Processor TM User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner's manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage. CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: · The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow. · The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black. · The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red. This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis. Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains. ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH: An all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the rack or building. FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only. MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent. This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only. CONDUCTOR L N LIVE NEUTRAL WIRE COLOR Normal BROWN BLUE Alt BLACK WHITE GREEN E EARTH GND GREEN/YEL WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING CAUTION! This product may contain a lithium battery.There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an Eveready CR 2032 or equivalent. Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: dbx Professional Products 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri av samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. declares that the product: Product name: dbx ProVocal Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters -EU. VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Product option: none conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EMC: IEC 60065 (1998) EN 55013 (1990) EN 55020 (1991) ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · this device may not cause harmful interference, and · this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided. · use only shielded interconnecting cables. Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. dbx Professional Products President of The Harman Music Group 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA September 25, 2001 European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax:(801) 568-7583 ProVocalTM Introduction 0.1 Defining the ProVocal.......................................i Table of Contents Section 3 Application Guide Basic Connections ................................................14 Connections to a Mixing Console .......................14 0.2 Service Contact Info.........................................ii Applications 3.3 to 3.6 ........................................15 0.3 Warranty............................................................ii Appendix Block Diagram ......................................................18 dbx Type IVTM Conversion System......................19 Microphone Modeling Technique .......................23 0.4 Installation Recommendations........................iii Section 1 - Getting Started 1.1 Rear Panel Connections ...................................2 Specifications ........................................................24 1.2 Front Panel Connections..................................3 Section 2 - Detailed Parameters/ Basic Operation and Utility Functions 2.1 Detailed Parameters .........................................6 2.2 Basic Operation................................................9 2.3 Utility Functions .............................................11 2.4 Program List....................................................12 Table of Contents ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM INTRODUCTION INTRO CUSTOMER SERVICE INFO ProVocal DEFINED WARRANTY INFO ® Introduction ProVocalTM INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx ProVocalTM Digital Vocal Processor with digital output capabilities. For over 30 years, dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing. With the introduction of the ProVocalTM, dbx offers unmatched versatility for the project studio enthusiast at an unparalleled value. The ProVocalTM features a superb microphone preamp coupled with state of the art microphone and mic-pre-amp modeling for a wide variety of sonic characteristics. The ProVocalTM also offers classic dbx® dynamic processing with gating, compression, de-esser, and limiter, plus chorus, flanger, delay and reverb effects. Other features include a 24-bit S/PDIF output with selectable 44.1 or 48kHz sample rate and MIDI control. This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful ProVocalTM. After you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experiment and find creative ways that the ProVocalTM can help you optimize your specific application. 0.1 Defining the ProVocal The dbx ProVocalTM Digital Vocal Processor provides the user with crystal clear digital effects processing as well as giving you pristine digital output capabilities. Listed below, are some of the features available to you in the ProVocalTM: · Digital Microphone Modeling · Digital Preamplifier Modeling · 3-Band Parametric EQ · Classic dbx Compression · De-Esser, Gate · Chorus/Flanger, Delay and Reverb Effects · MIDI Control · 24-bit S/PDIF Digital Output · 44.1 or 48 kHz Operation · Selectable Mic/Line Switch · 20 dB pad, 48 Volt Phantom Power · Front Panel XLR Instrument Input · Balanced 1/4" or XLR Outputs i ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM Introduction 0.2 Service Contact Info If you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your unit - this is printed on a sticker attached to the rear panel. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now. Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to the manual. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. If you are still unable to solve a problem, contact our Customer Service Department at (801) 568-7660 for consultation. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number. No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number. Please refer to the warranty below, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty. Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post. 0.3 Warranty This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1). The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. 2). dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3). dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from dbx by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly. 4). dbx reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured. 5). The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and dbx neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control. ProVocalTM User Manual ii Introduction ProVocalTM 0.4 Installation Recommendations FOR RACK MOUNT USE ONLY - Install the ProVocalTM in your rack with the provided rack screws. When installed in a rack, the unit should be positioned with enough room (at least 1U above and 1U below the unit) to allow proper ventilation. The ProVocalTM should not be mounted above or below anything that generates excessive heat. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 1130F (450C) when equipment is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible. iii ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM Section 1 Getting Started Getting Started ® Section 1 Getting Started ProVocalTM 1.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord Receptacle This is the power cord receptacle of the ProVocalTM. An IEC cord is included with the shipped product. S/PDIF Digital Output Connector The ProVocalTM provides S/PDIF digital output formatting through the RCA coaxial connector. Be sure to use short lengths of 75 digital cables or 75 video cables rather than standard audio RCA to RCA cables. Using the correct cables will prevent digital dropouts and other interconnection problems. MIDI In This is the input connection for MIDI output devices. Analog Input Connectors The analog input section of the ProVocalTM offers both front panel XLR (Microphone) and 1/4" TS (instrument) rear-panel 1/4" TRS (Line) electronically balanced connections. The 1/4" connector may be used in a balanced or unbalanced configuration. Using a 1/4" TS connector will unbalance the signal. Analog Output Connectors The analog output section of the ProVocalTM offers both XLR and 1/4" TRS electronically balanced connections. The 1/4" connector may be used in a balanced or unbalanced configuration. Using a 1/4" TS connector will unbalance the signal. Line Input This balanced high-impedance input connection is used to insert an instrument signal directly into the preamp. Use the LINE switch to make instrument input or the rear panel line input active. Plugging into the instrument jack will override the rear panel 1/4" input jack (line input must be selected). 2 ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM Getting Started Section 1 1.2 Front Panel Controls Microphone Input This balanced high-impedance input connection is used to insert the microphone signal directly into the preamp. Use the LINE switch to make Microphone input or the rear panel line input active. Line Select Switch This switch, when lit, selects the rear line input or front panel instrument input (when connected) as the source signal of the ProVocalTM. Line Input This unbalanced high-impedance input connection is used to insert an instrument signal directly into the preamp. Use the LINE switch to select between the instrument input or the rear panel line input. Plugging into the instrument jack will override the rear panel 1/4" input jack (line input must be selected). +48 Volt Switch This switch activates phantom power for condenser microphones on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR mic input. You should connect your microphone before turning on the phantom power to prevent damage to your microphone. Be sure to always lower levels prior to using the the +48 Volt Switch. 20dB Pad Switch This switch attenuates the microphone input signal by 20dB. Note- The +48 Volt and 20dB Pad functions are only available when the microphone input is in use. Gain Control This control sets the amount of input gain. The range of gain available is +30 to +60dB for the microphone input and -15dB to +15dB for the line and instrument inputs. Analog Signal LEDs These LEDS are used to indicate input signal (Green), Peak (Yellow) signal and Clip (Red) respectively, the peak LED will light 3dB prior to analog input stage clipping. Program Up and Down buttons These buttons are used to scroll through the Program menu and when pressed simultaneously, will bypass all ProVocalTM effects. To take the unit out of bypass mode, press either the , or button. Display Window This seven-segment window is used to show all program operating and editing information of the ProVocalTM. Note: If digital clipping occurs, the display window will flash: CL. ProVocalTM User Manual 3 Section 1 Getting Started ProVocalTM Effect Select Button and LEDs This button is used to select any one of the six effect module blocks available in the ProVocalTM. Successive presses will scroll through the effect menu. The corresponding LED will light when the effect module is selected and will be lighted in performance mode, when the effect module is on, or used in the current program. Store Button This button is used to store any program changes that have been made. Parameter Edit knobs These five edit knobs are used to edit the corresponding parameter of the currently selected effect module. Parameter Edit LEDs These five LEDs (located beneath the Edit knob) will light when the value of the currently selected parameter value has been changed from the currently stored value. Power Switch Turns the ProVocalTM on and off. 4 ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM Section 2 Operation DETAILED PARAMETERS, BASIC OPERATION AND UTILITY ® Section 2 Detailed Parameters ProVocalTM 2.1 Detailed Parameters This Section has been created to offer an overview and explanation of the effects available in the ProVocalTM, as well as a basic tutorial guide for operation of the unit. Modeling - Mic Type - OF, and D1-D9 and CI-C9 This parameter offers the selection of several different Setting Microphone LED Display 1. None (Flat) OF Models w/Dynamic Mic as input 2. Oktava d1 3. Audio TechnicaTM AT4033 d2' 4. ShureTM KSM32 d3' 5. AKGTM 414 d4' 6. AKGTM C12 d5' 7. RCA Ribbon d6' 8. ShureTM Green Bullet d7' 9. Telephone d8' 10. Megaphone d9' Models w/Condenser Mic as input 11. Oktava C1' 12. Audio TechnicaTM AT4033 C2' 13. ShureTM KSM32 C3' 14. AKGTM 414 C4' 15. AKGTM C12 C5' 16. RCATM Ribbon C6' 17. ShureTM Green Bullet C7' 18. Telephone C8' 19. Megaphone C9' microphone models including: Description Off Small Diaphragm Condenser (Pencil) Mic Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic AKG 414 ­ Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic AKG C12 ­ Tube Condenser Mic Ribbon Mic Harmonica Mic Telephone Megaphone Small Diaphragm Condenser (Pencil) Mic Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic (measured) Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic AKG 414 ­ Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic AKG C12 ­ Tube Condenser Mic Ribbon Mic Harmonica Mic Telephone Megaphone Shure, AKG, Audio Technica and RCA are Registered trademarks of their respective companies. The aforementioned names and models are used solely to indicate microphones used for analyzation in the development of this product. It is not implied in any way that there is any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. Modeling - Pre-AMP Type - OF and t1 - t9 This parameter offers the selection of several different pre-amp types including: Of t0 t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 t7 t8 t9 None Tube Pre-Amp1 Tube Pre-Amp2 Tube Pre-Amp3 Tube Pre-Amp4 Tube Pre-Amp5 Tube Pre-Amp6 Tube Pre-Amp7 Tube Pre-Amp8 Tube Pre-Amp9 Tube Pre-Amp10 Modeling - Drive - 0 to 99 This parameter controls the input drive of the signal flowing into the microphone preamp model. Values are from 0-99. 6 3ProVocalTM User Manual ProVocalTM Modeling - Gain - 0 to 99 Modeling - Low-Cut Freq - 0 to 50 Detailed Parameters Section 2 This parameter controls the input gain of the signal flowing into the microphone preamp model. Values are from 0-99. This parameter controls the low-cut frequency. All audio below this frequency will be removed. Values are from 0-50. EQ - Low Gain - -12 to 12 (+/-12dB @ 80Hz) This parameter controls the Low-gain output of the EQ section and ranges from -12 to +12dBu. EQ - Mid Frequency - 0 to 61 (400Hz to 8kHz) 1). 400.Hz 2). 420.48Hz 3). 442.01Hz 4). 464.63Hz 5). 488.42Hz 6). 513.43Hz 7). 539.71Hz 8). 567.34Hz 9). 596.39Hz 10). 626.92Hz 11). 659.02Hz 12). 692.76Hz 13). 728.23Hz 14). 765.51Hz 15). 804.70Hz 16). 845.90Hz 17). 889.20Hz 18). 934.73Hz 19). 982.58Hz 20). 1032.89kHz 21). 1085.77kHz 22). 1141.35kHz 23). 1199.79kHz 24). 1261.21kHz 25). 1325.78kHz 26). 1393.66kHz 27). 1465.01kHz 28). 1540.01kHz 29). 1618.85kHz 30). 1701.73kHz 31). 1788.85kHz 32). 1880.44kHz 33). 1976.71kHz 34). 2077.91kHz 35). 2184.29kHz 36). 2296.12kHz 37). 2413.67kHz 38). 2537.24kHz 39). 2667.14kHz 40). 2803.69kHz 41). 2947.23kHz 42). 3098.11kHz 43). 3256.72kHz 44). 3423.46kHz 45). 3598.72kHz 46). 3782.97kHz 47). 3976.64kHz 48). 4180.23kHz 49). 4394.24kHz 50). 4619.21kHz 51). 4855.70kHz 52). 5104.29kHz 53). 5365.61kHz 54). 5640.31kHz 55). 5929.08kHz 56). 6232.62kHz 57). 6551.71kHz 58). 6887.13kHz 59). 7239.73kHz 60). 7610.38kHz 61). 8000kHz This parameter is used to select the mid EQ frequency. Values are as follows: EQ - Mid Q - 0 to 10 (.25-16) This parameter is used to select the mid Q curve of the EQ. Selections are from 0 to 10, giving Qs of: .25, .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 and 16.0. EQ - Mid Gain - -12 to 12 This parameter controls the Mid-gain output of the EQ section and ranges from -12 to +12dBu. EQ - High Gain - -12 to 12 (+/-12dB @ 12kHz) This parameter controls the High-gain output of the EQ section and ranges from -12 to +12dBu. Compressor - Threshold - 1 to 60 Adjust this knob to set the threshold of compression from -40dBu (7.8mVrms) to +20dBu. Setting the Compressor THRESHOLD at its highest level will prevent all but the highest level peaks from being compressed. Setting the Compressor RATIO to 1:1 will turn the Compressor off, regardless of the setting of the Compressor THRESHOLD control. Compressor - Ratio - 0 to 50 (1:1 - Inf:1) Rotate this control clockwise to increase the amount of compression from 1:1 (no compression) up to :1 (no increase in output level, regardless of input level increases above threshold.) Compressor - Gain - 0 to 20 (0-20dB) This control is used to adjust the output gain of the Compressor module in 1dB increments. Compressor - Attack - 1 to 99 (1-200ms) The ATTACK control sets the amount of time it takes the ProVocaTMl to begin compressing a signal (once the detector has sensed a signal above threshold). The ATTACK range is from 1 (FAST) for a tighter and more noticeable compression effect with very little overshoot) to 99 (SLOW) ProVocalTM User Manual 7 Section 2 Detailed Parameters ProVocalTM (for more delayed, gradual compression). A very fast ATTACK setting will cause the ProVocalTM to act like a peak limiter even though RMS detection circuitry is used. Slower ATTACK settings cause the ProVocalTM to act like an RMS or averaging detecting compressor/limiter. Compressor - Release - 1 to 99 (360-5dB/sec) The RELEASE control sets how fast the compression circuit returns the input to its original level. The RELEASE rate is from FAST (where compression follows the envelope of the program material very tightly) to SLOW (for very smooth compression).There is no absolute right way to set the ATTACK and RELEASE controls. However, in general, you will want them set slow enough to avoid pumping or breathing sounds caused when background sounds are audibly modulated by the dominant signal energy, yet the release must be fast enough to avoid suppression of the desired signal after a sudden transient or loud note has decayed. Note: ATTACK and RELEASE controls operate together and in conjunction with the RATIO control. Changing one control may necessitate changing another setting. De-Esser/Gate - De-Ess Frequency - 1 to 99 (800Hz-8kHz) This parameter is used to set the frequency that the De-Esser module will process. De-Esser/Gate - De-Ess Amount - 1 to 99 This parameter is used to set the overall sensitivity amount of the De-Esser module. De-Esser/Gate - Gate Threshold - 1 to 60 (-55dBu - +5dBu) Adjusting the this control sets the level at which the gate will open and allow the signal at the input to pass through to the output. Turning the knob fully counter clockwise (to off) allows the gate to pass all signals unattenuated, effectively bypassing the gate. Turning the knob fully clockwise causes the gate to attenuate input signals below +10dBu. The amount of attenuation depends on the setting of the depth control. De-Esser/Gate - Gate Ratio - 0 to 99 This parameter is used to control the amount that all signal below the threshold will be reduced. De-Esser/Gate - Gate Release - 1 to 99 (360-5dB/sec) Adjusting the RELEASE control sets how fast the gate opens once the input signal rises above the threshold. The release rate is from .01 seconds (fully counter clockwise) to 3 seconds (fully clockwise). Chorus/Flanger - Type - CH or FL This parameter is used to select either the Chorus or Flanger effect. Chorus/Flanger - Speed - 0-99 This parameter is used to set the speed of the Chorus or Flanger effect. Chorus/Flanger - Depth - 0-99 This parameter is used to set the depth of the Chorus or Flanger effect. Chorus/Flanger - Mix - 1-94 This parameter is used to set the amount of Chorus/Flanger effect that is mixed with the dry signal. 8 3ProVocalTM User Manual386 User Manual ProVocalTM Chorus/Flanger - CC - 1-10 Delay/Reverb - Delay time - 0-91 (0-1380ms) Basic Operation Section 2 This parameter is used to select the desired parameter to control with MIDI Settings are as follows: 1: Modeling Microphone, 2: Microphone Preamp Gain, 3: Compressor Gain, 4: Chorus/Flanger Speed, 5: Chorus/Flanger Depth, 6: Chorus/Flanger Mix, 7: Delay Time, 8: Delay Feedback, 9: Delay Input Level and 10: Reverb Mix/Decay. This parameter is used to set the delay time of the Delay effect. Delay times range from 01380ms, and are measured in 15ms increments. Delay/Reverb - Delay Feedback - 0-95 This parameter is used to set the amount feedback in the Delay effect. The delay feedback is measured in percentages (0-95%) and changes are made in 1% increments. Delay/Reverb - Delay Mix - 0-99, 1 This parameter is used to set the amount of Delay effect that is mixed with the dry signal. When set to all wet, no dry signal will be heard. In a typical multi-track recording situation, the main vocal signal is recorded dry on to one track. This track will then be re-recorded on to a second track will the delay set to all wet. During mix-down, the engineer can control the blend of both tracks in real time. Delay/Reverb - Reverb Type - Off, St, rO, CL, PL, HA, AP, CH, gA, Ar and SP This parameter is used to select the reverb type module. Types include: St=Studio ro=Wood Room CL=Club PL=Plate HA=Hall AP=Amphitheater CH=Church gA=Parking Garage Ar=Arena SP=Spring Delay/Reverb - Mix/Decay - 0-99, 1 The Mix (1) parameter is used to set the amount of Reverb effect that is mixed into the dry signal. The Decay (2) parameter is used to select the length of the reverb decay. 2.2 Basic Operation The following information is provided to get you up and running with basic editing information that will help you get the most out of your ProVocalTM. Making Connections · Turn off all equipment before making any connections. · Install the ProVocalTM in your rack with the provided rack screws. It is essential that when the ProVocalTM is being mounted in a rack mounting enclosure, the unit should be positioned with enough room (at least 1U of space above the unit and 1U of space below the unit) to allow proper ventilation. The ProVocalTM should not be mounted above or below anything that generates excessive heat. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 1130F (450C) when equipment is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible. · Make audio connections via XLR, 1/4" TRS, or 1/4" TS plugs (S/PDIF for digital output). With the flexibility of the ProVocalTM, various connection options are available. For input connection, use the XLR Microphone, 1/4" line or 1/4" instrument (front panel) inputs. For analog 3ProVocalTM User Manual 9 Section 2 Basic Operation output connections, use either XLR or 1/4" Line output. ProVocalTM · Apply power to the ProVocalTM. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the unit. Route the AC power cord to a convenient power outlet away from audio lines. The unit may be turned on and off from the front panel power switch or from a master equipment power switch. · After all connections have been made, make the appropriate front panel line settings i.e.: Line switch, 48Volt switch (and/or 20dB Pad), and adjust the Gain adjustment until the signal LED lights, with the clip LED only lighting occasionally. Program Operation/Edit Mode After all connections have been made, you are ready to use the ProVocalTM. The following information will provide you with basic guidelines to get the most out of your unit. · Program Scrolling - To scroll through any one of the 40 Factory and 40 User programs, use the up and down buttons. User Program are numbered 140, and Factory Programs are numbered 41-80. · Program Editing - Once a program has been selected, you can fine-tune the program to your requirements, and then save it as a User program by using the following procedure. · To access a selected effect module block, simply press the button until the desired module with the corresponding LED in the effect matrix has been reached. Successive presses of the button will scroll through the effect matrix. · Once the effect module to edit has been reached, use any of the five parameter knobs to edit the parameter of the corresponding effect indicated in the effect matrix. The display window will show the parameter value in real time. Note that the parameter knob LED will light once the parameter's stored value has been reached. · Once all of your changes have been made to the current program, you can now save this custom program into the User bank of Programs. To save your changes, press the button and then use the or buttons to select the desired user Program number. Once the desired number has been reached press the button again. 10 3ProVocalTM User Manual386 User Manual ProVocalTM · Effect Bypass - Navigation Section 2 To bypass all effect in the ProVocal, press the and buttons simultaneously. To take the unit out of bypass mode, press either the , or button. 2.3 Utility functions and Factory Reset Utility Functions The ProVocalTM provides a Utility section which will give the user access to operation functions including: Sample-Rate Selection, MIDI CC Selection and MIDI Channel Selection. The following information tells you how to access and edit these features. This section also includes the procedure for resetting the unit to its original factory settings. · Change CC Number- Turn the power button on, while holding button. The display will read: Ut Now press the button and use Mic Type knob to change the CC number. Once your selection has been made, press the button to exit the Utility menu. · MIDI Channel Selection- Turn the power button on, while holding button. The display will read: Ut Now press the button and the display will read: CH. use Mic Type knob to change the MIDI channel. Selections are from 1-16 and o (omni). Once your selection has been made, press the button to exit the Utility menu. · Sample Rate Select- Turn the power button on, while holding button. The display will read: Ut Now press the button to toggle between 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates. Once your selection has been made, press and hold the button to exit the Utility menu. Factory Reset In the event that a factory reset is required, please use the following procedure: · Press and hold the button while powering up the unit until Frappears in the display. Press the to reset the unit, or wait to abort the procedure. When the reset is taking place, the display will read: rE. 3ProVocalTM User Manual 11 Section 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Dry Studio Vocal Live in a Hall Special Effect Telephone Wood Room Club Land Compressed and De-essed Studio Voc Newsreel recording 40's Vocal Tube Mic Stage Rock Male Studio 1 Male Studio 2 Male Studio 3 Male Studio 4 Male Studio 5 Male Live 1 Male Live 2 Male Live 3 Male Live 4 Male Live 5 Female Studio 1 Female Studio 2 Female Studio 3 Female Studio 4 Female Studio 5 Female Live 1 Female Live 2 Female Live 3 Female Live 4 Female Live 5 Telephone Megaphone Harmonica Overdrive Alien Vocal Grunge Vocal Radio Announcer Arena Announcer Spooky Tube Screaming Concrete Cavern Navigation ProVocalTM Modeling Modeling, Modeling, Modeling, Modeling, Hall Reverb modulation effects Wood Room Reverb Club Reverb 2.4 Factory Program List Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic and and and and and Pre-amp Pre-amp Pre-amp Pre-amp Pre-amp Mic and Pre-amp Modeling with light compression and de-essing Vintage mic model Vintage ribbon mic model with plate reverb Mic and Pre-amp modeling Modulation, delay and reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a tube condenser mic, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a ribbon, pre-amp modeling Condenser modeled as a tube condenser mic, pre-amp modeling Condenser modeled as a ribbon mic, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a tube condenser micr, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a ribbon, pre-amp modeling Condenser modeled as a tube condenser micr, pre-amp modeling Condenser modeled as a ribbon micr, pre-amp modeling Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic modeled as a condenser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb Dynamic as vintage telephone mic Dynamic as a small megaphone Dynamic as a harmonica mic into a tube pre-amp Special effects Tube pre-amp effects Vintage radio announcer sound PA horn effect into a large arena Special effects High tube saturation Washy reverb with delay 12 3ProVocalTM User Manual386 User Manual