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V e r s i o n 1 . 0 September 2002 Users Manual ENGLISH ULTRAMIZER P R O DSP142 4 P[...]
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2 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and mainte- nance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C AU T I O N: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified person[...]
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3 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of ULTRAMIZERPRO users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this unit. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering [...]
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4 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P DSP1424P ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P Ultra high-performance digital multiband loudness maximizer / sound program enhancer powered by a 24-bit DSP[...]
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5 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 . INTRODUCTION .. ................................................................................................................... 6 1. 1 The design concept ......................................................................................................................... 6 1. 2 Before you beg[...]
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6 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 1. INTRODUCTION The BEHRINGER ULTRAMIZERPRO is a digital sound processing device based on a sophisticated DSP, using 24 bit A/D and D/A converters. The high speed DSP is capable of performing the calculations needed for the complex algorithms in fractions of a second, the only element affecting its performance being the[...]
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7 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P The mains connection of the ULTRAMIZERPRO is made by using the supplied cable. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements. Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connec- tion. + Before you connect your ULTRAMIZERPRO to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage matches [...]
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8 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 5 Next to the display, the appropriate unit lights up to indicate the correct value which is being edited. These eight LED illuminated units are very important with keys which can represent more than one parameter.[...]
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9 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P b) When pressed a second time the SENSITIVITY can be adjusted (SENS will light up in the display). This governs the sensitivity of the dynamic high cut filter and how it reacts to the input signal. The value ranges from 0 to 100. 11 When the LEFT key is pressed only the settings for the left channel are edited. 12 Us[...]
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10 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 1.3 .2 Back panel[...]
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11 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P Despite this unbelievable processing power the DSP1424P can be intuitively operated with an audio quality previously unimaginable. 2.1 .1 The Ultramizer function With the Ultramizer function you can increase the loudness and density of the program material. The DSP1424P analyzes the received music material and adapts the [...]
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12 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 2.1 .3 The Exciter function The ULTRAMIZER PROs exciter function adds transparency and depth to the audio signal. Classical music material gains transparency and musicality while popular music keeps the desired brilliance. Two parameters govern the performance of the exciter function, both can be accessed by means of t[...]
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13 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P + The optimal adjustment of the SENSITIVITY parameter depends on the type of noise and program material. Take the time to set the SENSITIVITY parameter with care. 2.1 .7 The Crossover parameter The advantage of multiband processing is in the division of the audio spectrum into several bands, in order to avoid the negative[...]
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14 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P + Whenever you have edited a preset and pressed the PRESET key three times, all previous settings in this preset are erased and overwritten with the new parameter values. However, if you wish to keep the original preset, use the jog wheel to select another preset before you press the PRESET key a third time. 2. 5 MIDI con[...]
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15 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P The MIDI button LED flashes signaling that SYSEX data is being received. d2 will enable the ULTRAMIZERPRO to send a bulk dump. Start your sequencer and press PRESET on the unit to start the transmission. If you press the IN/OUT key again on the sixth page, the ULTRAMIZERPRO quits MIDI setup mode. To load[...]
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16 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 3.2 .1 The ULTRAMIZERPRO in analog recording In the recording and duplication field the goal should always be to achieve an optimum recording level onto the recording media. Too low or too high recording levels lead to side effects such as noise, distortion etc. In mastering and multitrack recording, as well as in dupl[...]
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17 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 2. Therefore, in addition, you should also use the ULTRAMIZER function. It is recommended that the com- pression is limited to the first 6 dB of the dynamic range only. You can monitor the gain reduction with the help of the GR LO and GR HI gain reduction meters. The cut signal peaks cause a reduced recording [...]
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18 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P can overload the power supply in the amplifier(s). The resulting clipping (cutting off of signal peaks) produces distortion (upper harmonics), which is abruptly added to the midrange/tweeter signals. For this reason, weak power amps, in particular, must be protected by a limiter in their input dynamics. 3.3 .2 Prote[...]
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19 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P With television broadcasts varying volume levels can cause problems: Announcements, jingles, dialog and background music can differ strongly in level. Here, too, the ULTRAMIZERPRO can level out these differences in the program material and can thus provide a constant volume. Moderate use of the compressor, peak limiter[...]
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20 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 3. 7 The ULTRAMIZERPRO in a MIDI setup Owing to the integrated MIDI interface you can fully control the DSP1424P in a MIDI setup. The ULTRAMIZERPRO can both receive and transmit program changes and controller changes. Wire the unit as follows.[...]
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21 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 4. INSTALLATION Your BEHRINGER ULTRAMIZERPRO was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit. + If the uni[...]
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22 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P[...]
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23 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 5. APPENDIX 5.1 MIDI implementation 0 , ', , P SO HP HQW DW L RQ F KDUW Ba sic Channel Default Changed OF F, 1 - 16 OF F, 1 - 16 OF F, 1 - 16 OF F, 1 - 16 memo r iz ed Mod e Def aul t Me ssa g es Alte re d 1, 2, 3, 4 X X 1, 2, 3, 4 X X Not e Number T rue V oi c e X X X X Ve lo city N ote ON N ote OF F X X X X [...]
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24 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 6. SPECIFICATIONS Analog inputs Connectors XLR and 1/4" TRS Type R F filtered, servo balanced input Impedance 6 0 k Ω balanced, 30 k Ω unbalanced Nominal operating level -10 dBV to +4 dBu (switchable) Max. input level +16 dBu at +4 dBu nominal level, +2 dBV at -10 dBV nominal level Analog outputs Connectors XLR a[...]
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25 ULTRAMIZER PRO DSP1424P 7 . WARRANTY The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written per mission of BEHRINGER S[...]