TC electronic SDN BHD 48 manual

User’ s Man ual English V ersion Studio K onnekt 48[...]

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1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water . 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers[...]

EMC/EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not install[...]

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – info@tcelectronic.com Manual revision 1.0 English Version INTRODUCTION Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a EMC/EMI & Certificate of Conformity . . . . . . . .b T able of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 INTR ODUCTION World-class DSP effect s • 4 simultaneous 4-band EQ, multiband compression channel strip and mastering effects based on TC System 6000 algorithms • No compromise built-in reverb based on TC Electronic Reverb 4000 technology • All plug-ins VST and AU compatible • Intuitive guitar tuner • ResFilter plug-in • Assimilator Ko[...]

5 Unp acking • Open the box from the top and remove cabling. • Lift out Styrofoam insert, then using both hands lift out Studio Konnekt 48. • Remove plastic bag from Konnekt. • Inspect your Studio Konnekt 48 for signs of transit damage. • In the unlikely event of this having occurred, inform the carrier and the supplier . • Keep all the[...]

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FR ONT P ANEL 7 6 Meters Meters 1-4 : Indicate the signal level present on the four inputs on the front panel. Meters 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 & 11/12 : Indicates the signal preset on the line inputs on the rear panel. The meters always indicate the loudest/hottest signal of a channel pair . Orange LEDs for ADA T , S/PDIF & TOS : The orange LEDs refe[...]

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 right right right r i g h t l e f tl e f tl e f t l e f t ch2|right input output ch1|left OUT IN main stereo outputs MIDI WCK spdif opto firewire remote 100-240VAC~ 50-60Hz, 25W in in in out out out tos 3-4 adat main adat 96k tos 1-2 SERIAL NO. TC ELECTRONIC DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED BY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC[...]

9 Remote RJ-45 connector for the Studio Kontrol remote (optional). 10 FireWire connectors IEEE 1394 connectors for connecting to a computer and/or linking multiple Konnekt units. Before plugging the firewire connectors, make sure that plugs are positioned correctly . REAR P ANEL 9[...]

CONTR OL P ANEL - MIXER PA GE 10[...]

1 The Konnekt select t abs Use the select tabs to switch between the Konnekt units in your setup and the System Settings page. 2 Page t abs Press to navigate between the mixer , setup, effects and tuner pages for the selected Konnekt unit. 3 Add Channel T o keep an easy overview , not all channels are included in the default mixer layout. Y ou may [...]

CONTR OL P ANEL - MIXER PA GE 12 These are the options Nothing connected Mic/XLR Inst./jack 7 Channel name - edit able This is the name of the mixer channel. Click once on the name using the mouse to edit the name. All Channels 8 Input Level meters & +4 dBu/-10 dBv sensitivity The meters indicate the level of the signal present on the input cha[...]

CONTR OL P ANEL - MIXER PA GE 13 Example : Linked Unlinked 17 Monitor mix on/off T ick of this box if you do not want to use the TC Near direct monitor feature. Output section 18 T alkback function The recording artist is typically placed in a recording room wearing headphones. The T alkback function allows you to communicate to the performer eithe[...]

CONTR OL P ANEL - MIXER PA GE 14 19 AUX Channels This is the Fabrik R return level. Press “M” to mute the Fabrik R return. Even on the AUX channels you are allowed to insert one of the Fabrik C Studio compressors. Assuming you use the AUX channels to set up one or two mixes for the headphone sets used by the recording artists, you may want to h[...]

CONTR OL P ANEL - MIXER PA GE 15 20 Master Level Channel Adjust master level using the fader or the big volume knob on the remote (if assigned). Press DIM for dimming function. Meters indicate the current master level.[...]

SETUP P A GE 16[...]

Input section Overview of the input channels. Idle inputs are grayed out. If a device is connected to an input the icon will display this. Example : Nothing connected XLR device connected 1 Mic Ch1-4 Channels 1-4 connections on the front panel are auto- sensing. They automatically detect whether you have connected an XLR (microphone) or 1/4” jack[...]

Routing Channels to Outputs Introduction - basics The main purpose of the output section is routing of the physical, DA W and FireW ire input channels to the physical outputs. Starting from left going to right we have the: - the Source select that allows you to select the input you intend to route - the option of routing source signal to any of the[...]

DA W In this section you route the outputs of your DA W . DSP The DSP outputs are: Main, AUX1, AUX 2 outputs and Fabrik R sends. The AUX outputs are typically used for headphones. S S p p e e a a k k e e r r S S e e t t s s Three speaker setups can be setup and switching between the sets is easy . The speaker setups A, B and C can be individually l[...]

10 Speaker sets The speaker sets can be labeled individually . Simply click in the text field and enter a name of your choice. Assigning an output to a speaker set With no bass management an output is assigned directly to a speaker set by checking the ASSIGN check box for the output. However , when bass management is used you must set main speakers[...]

16 + 17 High Pass & Low Pass The high/low pass filters filtrate the signal before distribution to main and sub-channels. The high-pass filter is typically used when relatively small main monitors are used. The performance of such small main monitors will improve significantly , when they don’t have to reproduce very low frequency signals. Hig[...]

22 SETUP EXAMPLES - STUDIO RECORDING & MONIT ORING MAIN SPEAKERS - ACTIVE “LO-FI” SPEAKERS 5.1 SPEAKER SET - ACTIVE MAIN R L I N EO U T5-L MAIN L L I N EI N5 + 6 KEYBOARD studio konnekt 48 output max min mic/inst input mic/inst input mic/inst input mic/inst input -20dB -20dB -20dB -20dB OFF OFF OFF OFF PAD PAD PAD PAD IMPACT II IMPACT II IM[...]

SETUP EXAMPLES - STUDIO RECORDING & MONIT ORING 23 Features used in this setup: • 4 mic preamps and 4 line inputs for instruments and microphones • Easy switching between three sets of speakers including a 5.1 setup • T wo separate sends for monitoring on headphones via AUX 1 and AUX 2 sends on the TC Near mixer page • Computer with TC [...]

SETUP EXAMPLES - B ASS MAN A GEMENT & INTEGRA TION 24 REVERB 4000 ANALOG FIL TER ACTIVE SPEAKERS MAIN L MAIN R SPDIF LINE 5 OUT FIREWIRE M.MIX PANEL MIC1 CH5/6 USER4 USER 5 USER6 AUX1 ABC USER1 USER 2 USER3 AUX2 (P1-P3) TUNER studio kontrol MIC EFFECT MIC2 CH7/8 TALK SPDIF DAW MASTER CH on/off PROG SHIFT P1 P2 P3 STUDIO CONTROL CA T 5 studio ko[...]

F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s i i n n t t h h i i s s s s e e t t u u p p • One stereo set of active speakers and one active S ub. The sub is fed with both the LFE channel signal and lo-freq signal from the main channels via bass management. • T wo separate sends for monitoring on headphones via AUX 1 and AUX 2 sends on the TC Near mixer page[...]

INTEGRA T OR 26 The Integrator plug-in for Studio Konnekt 48 makes integration of external hardware into your DA W environment seamless. Integrator offers a “plug-in” audio routing representation of your external digital effects processors and operates as a normal VST/AU plug-in. The Integrator plug-in can be inserted on any track, utilizing ex[...]

INTEGRA T OR 27 Inst allation The Integrator plug-in is automatically installed along with the TC Near control panel. P arameters 1 Device Y our setup may include several Konnekt units. Select the Konnekt unit to which you are about to integrate an external effect. 2 1st audio channel Y our DAW detects audio channels on the Studio Konnekt 48 and la[...]

INTEGRA T OR 28 Integrating external har dware with y our D A W REVERB 4000 ANALOG FIL TER MAIN L MAIN R SPDIF LINE 5 OUT FIREWIRE M.MIX PANEL MIC1 CH5/6 USER4 USER 5 USER6 AUX1 ABC USER1 USER 2 USER3 AUX2 (P1-P3) TUNER studio kontrol MIC EFFECT MIC2 CH7/8 TALK SPDIF DAW MASTER CH on/off PROG SHIFT P1 P2 P3 STUDIO CONTROL CAT 5 studio konnekt 48 ou[...]

WDM handling (Windo ws only) WDM is Windows' audio driver system, and is used for Windows sounds, media player and other applications that don't support ASIO. An application such as PowerDVD also uses WDM as audio driver system. Setting up T o use Studio Konnekt 48 with WDM, you need to tell Windows that this is your intension. Go to: Con[...]

SYSTEM SETTINGS 30 Access the System Settings p age by pressing the System Settings tab: Buffer Siz e 1 System Press to enter the page holding the system settings. 2 Buffer Size The buffer size* can be set from 32 to 8192 samples. The higher buffer setting, the longer latency through Konnekt. The default buffer size is set to 256 samples. The drive[...]

In a digital setup, it is important that all connected devices run at the same sample rate. The Clock Master device defines this sample rate, and distributes a digital clock based on this sample rate to all devices in the setup. Ther e can be one, and only one clock master in a digital setup, and you cannot select your computer here; the clock mast[...]

receives information about the sample rate it still provides the actual digital clock. Prevent from changing sample rate When any application in your system, operating systems alert sounds, Itunes etc. play a sound it will in most cases try to set the sample rate of your sound card/Konnekt. If you are trying to make music, this is not what you want[...]

6+7 Clock Recovery and St atus If the Clock Recovery function is disabled the following status indications can be given: INTERNAl LOCK Indicates that the system is locked to the master Studio Konnekt 48 unit. EXTERNAL LOCK Indicates that the system is locked to an external digital device connected to the master Studio Konnekt 48’ s digital inputs[...]

STUDIO K ONTR OL (OPTION AL) 34 M.MIX PANEL MIC1 CH5/6 USER 4 USER 5 USER 6 AUX1 ABC USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 AUX2 (P1-P3) TUNER studio kontrol MIC EFFECT MIC2 CH7/8 T ALK SPDIF DAW MASTER CH on/off PROG SHIFT P1 P2 P3[...]

The optional Studio Kontrol is a highly flexible remote giving access to numerous key functions, - even from a dist ance. By default the big encoder will control the Master output level and the Studio Kontrol remote will automatically return to this default setting if it is left untouched for two seconds. 1 MIC 1 Press to control Mic 1 input. 2 MIC[...]

9 ENCODER and LIGHTRING The encoder is used to change values for the selected parameter or function. The encoder and lightring have various secondary functions when pressed once. Dim function : Master , aux 1 , aux 2 and Main mix can have can have an individual dimmed level setting. Press the encoder to go to dimmed mode and once more to exit. Dim [...]

default to “Master” after T ALK has been used. Instead the T ALK button has a latching and a momentary function. Latching : Press T ALK once to activate “talk”. Press once more to deactivate “talk”. Momentar y : Press and hold to speak. Release to return to normal. TUNER (SHIFT + T ALK) The lightring around the encoder can also be used [...]

The Remote page handles various options for the S tudio Kontrol. F F a a l l l l b b a a c c k k t t o o m m a a s s t t e e r r The big encoder is per default assigned to control the master volume. However , it can also be used to adjust the other parameters that can be selected via the Studio Kontrol buttons. Via the The Fallback to master drop- [...]

EFFECT button Via the drop-down menu the EFFECT button can be set in two modes. Reverb T ime/Decay or MIDI REVERB TIME/DECA Y When the REVERB TIME/DECA Y option is selected you can control each of these parameters by turning the big encoder . T o alternate between Reverb T ime and Reverb Decay level simply click once on the encoder . MIDI The big e[...]

Introduction Fabrik C Studio is based on the innovative Meta Intuitive Navigation T echnology (MINT™) that redefines the way you use professional audio plug-ins for professional results. W e have integrated a simple yet highly effective and intuitive approach to working with audio, and the result is a user -interface with few handles that are eff[...]

Full-band or 3-band compression? Fabrik C Studio includes both a 3-band and a Full-band compression mode. As Fabrik C Studio is a plug-in that is designed to be used on single sources and not as a dedicated mastering tool you might wonder how the 3-band mode applies. An overall “rule of thumb” is that if you are working with a source that has a[...]

the overtones intact. 3-band compression on grouped sources If you have grouped several sources and want to do a “global” compression on this section, the 3-band mode can be very effective. It will give you more transparency in your overall mix as you can apply independent compression to each of the three frequency bands. Full-band compression [...]

Signal Flow - 3-band mode This is a schematic overview of the signals flow through the algorithm in 3-band mode. As illustrated - the signal first passes the 4-band parametric EQ. The signal is then split into lo-, mid- and hi-bands for individual compression. Cross-over frequencies between the bands are set by the selected Source type. After the M[...]

EQ section The Fabrik C Studio EQ section is a 4-band parametric EQ with four selectable filter types: Notch, Parametric, Shelving and Cut. If you’re looking for a razor sharp filter , use the Notch filter that has a lower limit as low as 0.01 octaves. For a more gentle approach the shelving filter with a variable slope is a better choice. Cut fi[...]

Filter types For Lo and Hi filters select between filter types: Parametric, Notch, Shelve and Cut. For Mid 1 and Mid 2, select between filter types: Parametric and Notch. Parametric Filter - Broad type Shelving Filter FABRIK C STUDIO 45 Notch Filter - Narrow type Cut Filter - Bessel type Cut Filter - Butterworth type[...]

Freq Range - Lo band : 20 Hz to 20 kHz Range - Mid1 band : 20 Hz to 20 kHz Range - Mid2 band : 20 Hz to 20 kHz Range - Hi band : 20 Hz to 40 kHz Gain Select the band, click on the Gain field then drag the mouse vertically to change the value. Range for the Parametric and Shelve types: Lo Gain : -12 dB to +12 dB Mid1 Gain : -12 dB to +12 dB Mid2 Gai[...]

FABRIK C STUDIO 47 Gain Control The Gain settings are very important. The higher set In Gain the harder the signal meets the Compressor Threshold. • Grab GAIN and move the symbol in vertical and horizontal directions to set both In Gain and Make-up gain with just one handle. The Threshold is automatically set when the Source type is selected, how[...]

FABRIK C STUDIO 48 Compressor control The Low , Mid and High parameters indicate the set compression amount for the three bands. • Grab COMP and position this icon freely within the triangle to distribute the amount of compression on the three bands. If the compression should primarily be on the low end frequencies move COMP in that direction. Li[...]

FABRIK C STUDIO 49 • Grab the “C”, “L” or “G” handle using the left mouse button. • Press and hold the Alt key (Mac: Command key), while moving the mouse in a circle. The “compass” function is now active and you can select one of 2 to 6 directions. • Release the Alt key (Mac: Command key)and move the mouse still holding the le[...]

FABRIK C STUDIO 50 The Limiter Fabrik C Studio also holds a Limiter . The Limiter is used to prevent overloads occurring at extreme and occasional peaks in the source material - peaks that may not be caught and attenuated sufficiently by the Compressor . Where the Limiter can be used to limit the extremes, the Compressor can be used to apply a much[...]

FABRIK C STUDIO 51 Routing modes T wo routing modes can be selected via the Routing mode drop-down menu. Plug-In mode - must be selected when Fabrik C is used as VST plug-in. Internal mode - Use internal mode when Fabrik C is used without a host program with VST facilities and when monitoring a source signal with no latency . Example: T ypically yo[...]

52 FABRIK R STUDIO Introduction Fabrik R Studio is based on the innovative Meta Intuitive Navigation T echnology (MINT™) that redefines the way you use professional audio plug-ins for professional results. Fabrik R Studio combines nine TC Reverb algorithms in one single plug-in. Thanks to MINT™, it is a breeze to find the sound you are looking [...]

53 FABRIK R STUDIO Reverb T ypes • Select one of the 9 Reverb types using the left mouse button. Fabrik Live Live recorded audio sources sometimes have a lot of background noise. A very smooth discrete reverb on such a source will often be almost in-audible. What you need is a brighter and grainier reverb for that type of audio material, and the [...]

54 FABRIK R STUDIO T weak section In this section, all parameter adjustments are made. Parameters are organized in 4 different layers/pages. Level Color Modulation Time There are a couple of different ways of altering the parameter values: • Grab and move the icon (e.g. TIME) in any direction. This way of changing parameter values gives an excel-[...]

55 FABRIK R STUDIO Time pag e Decay Range: 10 ms to 20 sec The Decay parameter determines the length of the Reverb Diffuse Field. The length is defined as the time it takes for the Diffuse Field to decay approximately 60dB. PreDelay Range: 0 to 100 ms A short Delay placed between the direct signal and the Reverb processing. A Pre Delay is often use[...]

56 FABRIK R STUDIO The Color parameter controls are advanced controls handling the sonic spectrum of the Reverb diffuse field. T ry adding a bit of HiColor if you feel the level of reverb is correct, but still doesn’t stand out as intended. LoColor Low Color adjustment of the Decay . HiFactor The HiFactor parameter is used to enhance or attenuate[...]

57 Additional p arameters Byp ass Bypass function for the entire plug-in. In/Out In level Range : -24 to 0 dB Out level Range : -24 to +12 dB Sets the Input/Output levels for the algorithm. If the Internal overload indicators “O/L” are lit, you may need to readjust the In/Out levels. Meters In and output meters. For best performance the In mete[...]

PRESET HANDLING: FABRIK C & FABRIK R 58 Pr eset Handling The comprehensive file-based preset architecture makes storing presets a simple process. Presets are saved as discrete files on your hard drive. Once a preset is saved on the default location, it automatically appears in the “File” menu. Preset File Menu Pressing the File button will [...]

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Studio Konnekt 48 comes with ResFilter , a plug-in that offers state-of-the-art filtering effects. Throw in resonance, 6, 12 and 24 dB slopes for even more stunning sounds. Its inter -communication-bus facilitates controlling and tweaking multiple plug-ins and parameters from one plug-in, cross-fading between two instances of the plug-ins etc. Basi[...]

Inst ance name As several instances of the ResFilter can be opened at the same time you may find it useful to name each instance. Place the cursor and type in your preferred name. Filter Cutoff Sets the cutoff frequency for the selected filter type (Lo-Cut or Hi-Cut). Resonance A resonance filer boosts frequencies just prior to the selected Low or [...]

Communication Using the communication section, it is possible to send and receive parameter movements between instances of the plug-in. In other words, a parameter on one instance of the plug-in can control an unlimited amount of parameters in other instances of the plug-in. Communication is not limited to each of the parameter types, but works ver[...]

Example: Cross fade between two tracks. • Insert a ResFilter plug-in on each of two tracks A and B • Send the Cutoff parameter from the instance on track A to the one on track B • Select a cross fade filter curve • Now , when you turn down the cutoff frequency on track A, the one on track B will go up Example: Control the filter on multiple[...]

64 TUNER Studio Konnekt 48 holds an excellent tuner with various modes for stringed instruments. The T uner page holds all relevant parameters as well as the tuner display . It is also possible to have T uner indication via the lightring on the Konnekt unit. This is excellent for stand-alone applications. The T uner p age Let us take a look at the [...]

65 3 Mode selector Click to switch between Strobe and normal mode. Str obe mode: Sections of three red LEDs will slide left, when the played note is too low , and right when it is too high. ... out of tune (Chromatic scale-mode selected) ... in tune (C major scale-mode selected) 4 Play tone Press PLA Y TONE if you want to tune acoustically to a ref[...]

66 APPENDIX - ASIO CHANNEL N AMES 44.1 kHz,..,96 kHz: normal (low) rate and double (mid) rate Input s [ 1]: mic|inst in 1 [ 2]: mic|inst in 2 [ 3]: mic|line in 3 [ 4]: mic|line in 4 [ 5]: line in 5 [ 6]: line in 6 [ 7]: line in 7 [ 8]: line in 8 [ 9]: line in 9 [10]: line in 10 [11]: line in 11 [12]: line in 12 [13]: - [14]: - [15]: s/pdif in 1 [16[...]

67 STUDIO K ONNEKT 48 - SIGN AL FLO W mic/inst combo main left main right ch3-4 ch11-12 phantom 48V gain trim master level main mix ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 ch9 ch10 ch11 ch12 ch13 ch14 ch15 ch16 ch17 ch18 ch19 ch20 ch21 ch22 ch23 ch24 24 24 24 32 24 aux1 mix aux2 mix rev mix phones1 level phones2 level gain trim gain trim gain trim pad to m[...]

68 TC Near prevent s computer standby mode Before setting your computer in standby mode the TC Near control panel must be shut down. Computers handle standby mode and hibernation in different ways. T o prevent instability on the audio interface after the computer is turned back on, the TC Near control panel must be closed. Most likely you will also[...]

69 • Press UPDA TE FIRMW ARE and you will be directed to the folder where the firmware is located. Example • Select the “xxx.bin” file with the highest number . This is the latest released firmware. • Now press “Open” and wait while the firmware is being updated. Reset to Default The Reset to Default function will reset the selected K[...]

D D i i g g i i t t a a l l I I n n p p u u t t s s a a n n d d O O u u t t p p u u t t s s Connector (S/PDIF): Formats (S/PDIF and T osLink): Connector (ADAT® or T osLink): Format (ADA T®): Connector (Word Clock IO): Fir eWire (format): Fir eWire (channels): Digital IO Engine: C C l l o o c c k k a a n n d d J J i i t t t t e e r r Internal Samp[...]