TL Audio Ebony A2 - Introduction to the Ebony Series A2; Class-A Circuitry Benefits

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 2
WHY CLASS-A?............................................................................................................................................ 2
WHY TUBES?................................................................................................................................................ 3
WHY BALANCED I/O? .................................................................................................................................. 3
THE A2 STEREO PROCESSOR. ...................................................................................................................... 4
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
BLOCK DIAGRAM...................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................... 7
AC Mains Supply. .................................................................................................................................... 7
Audio Inputs............................................................................................................................................. 7
Outputs. .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Ventilation................................................................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION. ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Input Gain stage ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Tube Stage Drive and Peak LEDs.......................................................................................................... 9
WHAT IS COMPRESSION? ............................................................................................................................. 9
Overview of Compressor Operation. ................................................................................................... 10
Threshold. .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Attack and Release. ............................................................................................................................... 11
Gain Make Up. ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Compressor On...................................................................................................................................... 12
Equalisation........................................................................................................................................... 12
LF Band.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Mid Band................................................................................................................................................ 12
HF Band................................................................................................................................................. 12
EQ On..................................................................................................................................................... 13
EQ Pre.................................................................................................................................................... 13
EQ Side Chain ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Sidechain Operation.............................................................................................................................. 13
Output Gain. .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Digital Output........................................................................................................................................ 14
Output Peak LED. ................................................................................................................................. 14
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................ 14
Using as an inserted dynamic effect..................................................................................................... 15
Using to process your stereo mix / mastering ..................................................................................... 15
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Line Inputs: ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Outputs:.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Tube Stage: ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Compressor: .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Equaliser:............................................................................................................................................... 19
Metering:................................................................................................................................................ 19
Power Requirements: ............................................................................................................................ 19
Dimensions: ........................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................................... 20