TC Electronic C300 User Manual

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PRESET APPLICATION
is interchangeable with a lesser presence in the
mix. The multi-band Acoustic Guitar preset
gives you a compressor that will preserve the
original subtleness and evenness of your
instruments tone, and an expander that will
lower the noise floor.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression + Peak Limiter
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Expansion
Horns/instrument
A horn section or for that matter a solo sax, can
be quite a hassle to get just right in the mix.
Apply the Horns/instrument preset and take
advantage of a true multi-band
expander/compressor. Use the compressor to
align the difference in volume that you will find
in e.g. a fast riff as compared to sustained
tones.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression + Peak Limiter
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Expansion
Piano/keyb
Synthesizers, stage-pianos and acoustic pianos
have a huge pitch and dynamic range. That
makes it genuinely hard to find just the right
level for such instruments in the mix. For
exceptional control and equality you should
apply the Piano/keyb preset.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression + Peak Limiter
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Expansion
Percussive
A full set of percussion instruments has a huge
dynamic range that is very difficult to control.
With the Percussive preset you can avoid any
surprises that powerful and darker percussive
instruments might dish out, giving you total
control of the dynamic range.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Wideband Compression
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Expansion
Toms dm - Toms “drum”
Tom toms span from small and higher pitched
sounds to large and lower pitched sounds.
Their relatively high attack and short decay
times requires advanced mixing techniques.
With the Toms preset you have a specially
designed full-band expander/gate and
compressor that will do the job.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Gate/Expansion
Bass dm - Bass drum
The bass drum plays many different roles.
Depending on the style of music, you want it to
be hard and powerful, full and punchy, or fast
and furious. The Bass dm preset is a full-band
expander/gate and compressor, which will
make it easy to fit your bass drum to your
favorite style and control it in the mix.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Gate/Expansion
Snare dm - Snare drum
You’ve probably already experimented with the
sound of the snare drum, in the quest for that
signature sound that some of the world’s great
drummers are known for. With the Snare dm
preset you’re on the fast track to making your
snare drum sound exceptional. The preset can
be used as either a full-band expander/gate or
a full-band compressor/limiter.
Applied algorithm in Comp/Lim mode:
Multi-band Compression
Applied algorithm in Exp/Gate mode:
Wideband Gate/Expansion
Hiss-Cut
Sometimes you might get a bit of hiss from an
incoming source, especially when external
devices are linked into a larger setup or if
different electronic formats or ground policies
are connected like consumer standards
connected to professional equipment. To
counter that you should use the Hiss-Cut
preset. It kicks in when there’s no or next to no

TC Electronic C300 Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
storage temperature	-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
humidity	Max. 90 % non-condensing

Power

mains voltage	100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
power consumption	<15 W

Digital Input and Output

sample rates	48 kHz. (44.1 kHz only @ Digital Input)
processing delay	0.08 ms @ 48 kHz
frequency response DIO	DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz

Analog Inputs

impedance, bal / unbal	20 kOhm / 11 kOhm
max. input level @ 0 dBFS	+21 dBu
A to D delay	0.9 ms @ 48 kHz

Analog Outputs

impedance	35 Ohm
max. output level	+21 dBu
D to A delay	0.58 ms @ 48 kHz

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	19" x 1.75" x 4.2" (483 x 44 x 105.6 mm)
weight	3.3 lb. (1.5 kg)