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AES Inputs and Outputs 36
AES Input 36
AES Output 36
AES Diagnostics and Status Information 37
Security and Locking 38
Entering the Password to Complete the Locking Operation 38
Unlocking the Unit 39
Forgotten the Password? 39
PCMCIA Card and Compact Flash Card Usage 40
Preset Library Updates via the card 40
Unit Software Updates via the card 40
Unit Cloning 41
Copying Unit Software and Preset Files 41
Copying Data from Source Unit 41
Loading Data into Destination Unit 41
Cold Start Reboot Procedure 41
Advanced Audio Features 42
Graphic Equaliser Behaviour 42
The “GQ600” behaviour 42
The “Special” behaviour 43
What is Dynamic EQ? 44
Quadrant/Mode I: “Boost Above” 44
Uses of “Boost Above” mode. 44
Uses of “Cut Above” mode. 45
Uses of “Cut Below” mode. 46
Uses of “Boost Below” mode. 47
Dynamic EQ operating modes 48
Parallel Mode 48
Sequential Mode 48
DEQ Filter Types and Use of Full Bandwidth Mode 49
Setting the Attack and Release times 50
The Compressor ‘Knee’ Control 51
Program Limiter and “D-Max” Limiter 52
Program Limiter 52
“D-Max” Clip Limiter 53
Setting Accurate Limiter Thresholds 55
Crossover Filter Slopes 56
Time Alignment 56
Parametric Filter Types and Their Uses 57
Standard Parametric EQ 57
Shelving EQ (High Shelf shown) 58
Creating a Flat-topped EQ Response 58
Notch Filter 59
All Pass Filter 60
Phase Filter 60
Low/High Pass Variable ‘Q’ Filter (Low Pass shown) 61
Elliptical filters 62
Specifications 63
Warranty 64
Options and Accessories 64
Index 65