Behringer ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 User Manual
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- Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.1 December 2001 www.behringer.com...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that is described in the Operating Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualifield service personnel. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and mainte- nance instructions in the accompanying literature. - Page 3 Welcome to the team of ULTRA-DYNE PRO 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 preface for you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work on the part of our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal:to present an outstanding device, which due to its flexibility is suitable for deployment in studios and PA rental companies, as well as discotheques and clubs.The task of developing our new...
- Page 4 Ultra-accurate Level Peak Meter with Peak Hold and selectable Reference Levels (+4 dBu / -10 dBV / Dig Max) Full MIDI parameter and snapshot control allow for real time editing Free ULTRA-DYNE software allows for total remote control via PC (download at www.behringer.com) Extremely versatile presets give you outstanding and instant sound results for numerous standard applications 100 settings can be stored under any alphabetic name.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.8.3 Audio enhancement of PA systems ... 29 3.9 The ULTRA-DYNE PRO in the recording and copying fields ... 29 3.9.1 The ULTRA-DYNE PRO for digital recording and sampling ... 29 3.9.2 Mastering with the ULTRA-DYNE PRO ... 29 ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024... - Page 6 6. APPENDIX ... 42 6.1 AES8024 ... 42 6.2 Operating software ... 42 6.3 Changing the memory buffer battery ... 42 6.4 In planning ... 42 6.5 MIDI implementation ... 43 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 44 8. WARRANTY ... 46 ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024...
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Page 7: Introduction
DSPs and 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. The high speed DSPs are capable of performing any process in fractions of a second, the only element governing their performance being the software. The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO has two channels which can be used independently or coupled via software. -
Page 8: Control Elements
The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO fits into two standard 19" rack units of space (3 1/2”). Please allow at least an additional 4" depth for the connectors on the back panel. - Page 9 220 - 240 V and 100 - 120 V. Please note that a higher fuse rating must be used when operating the unit outside of Europe with 115 V (See the INSTALLATION chapter). ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 1. INTRODUCTION DISPLAY.
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Page 10: Operation
If you experience AC hum problems, use a DI box such as the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DI to preserve the protective function. ANALOG INPUTS. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO has balanced XLR and jack connector inputs designed for maximum levels of +22 dBu. -
Page 11: The Setup Level
MIDI interface, i.e. the setup level 2 settings, are not stored in the respective programs. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO has over 100 program memory locations that contain the factory presets, as well as room for your own creations. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.1: <PROCESS> menu Parameter... -
Page 12: Loading A Program
Program names can have a maximum of 12 characters. Once the name is complete, press softkey A (OK) to return to the <PROCESS> menu. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.2: <MEMORY> menu Fig. 2.3: <LOAD> menu Fig. -
Page 13: Activating Virtuoso
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 2.2.5 Activating VIRTUOSO The VIRTUOSO function can reduce your setup work considerably by analyzing your audio material and automatically determining the compression values. Press the softkey A in the <PROCESS> or <METER> menus to access the VIRTUOSO function. This brings you to the <VIRTUOSO> menu in which you can select the required degree of compression using the four softkeys. -
Page 14: Tube Simulation
VIRTUOSO mode while in METER mode by pressing softkey A (see 3.4). Softkey D toggles between the display of the input and output levels. IN or OUT are highlighted accordingly. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.8: <TUBE> menu... -
Page 15: Advanced Level Meter
As can be seen from the above table, the ULTRA-DYNE PRO's maximum analog output level is +16 dBu. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO's analog input can handle a maximum of +22 dBu. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.10: Advanced level meter Maximum level... -
Page 16: Editing In Meter Mode
The selected channel is displayed here. The channels can be toggled with the Plus or Minus softkeys. INGAIN The input gain can be adjusted in 1 dB increments from -24 to +24 dB. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.11: <EDIT> menu in METER mode Fig. 2.12: <IN/OUT> menu in setup level 1... -
Page 17: Band Menu
In the case of neighboring bands, the upper limit frequency of the lower band is always iden- tical with the lower limit frequency of the next higher band. In other words, changing one value automatically adjusts the related value as required. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Fig. 2.13: <BAND> menu in setup level 1 2. OPERATION... -
Page 18: Setup Level 2
SETUP key remains continuously lit. Use the SETUP key to switch between the <GLOBAL SETUP> and <MIDI SETUP> menus. The setup level 2 settings are saved globally and do not affect the program memory. 2.5.1 Global setup Fig. 2.14: <GLOBAL SETUP> menu in setup level 2 ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 2. OPERATION... - Page 19 The functions LOW and HIGH determine the area of program memory which will be protected by the PRO- TECT MEMORY function. LOW determines the lowest, HIGH the highest program number of the protected area. The PROTECT MEMORY function can be disabled with OFF (also see Security). ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 2. OPERATION...
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Page 20: Midi Setup
Caution: Receiving a memory dump will overwrite the existing programs! 3. APPLICATIONS This section will cover a number of typical applications for the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO. Most prob- lems related to dynamics can be solved using the following basic settings. -
Page 21: Compression/Leveling/Limiting/Clipping
The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO is equipped with six Noise Gates with intelligent look-ahead functions. The Threshold parameters can be set up individually for each band using faders in the EDIT menu of the PROCESS mode. -
Page 22: Suppression Of Crosstalk In Multi-Channel Operation
Insert the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO in the recording channel in of the snare, for example, and set the unit to respond to signals from the snare only. Each microphone should be carefully positioned and checked beforehand, and the Threshold value set to ensure a clean acoustic separation of the drum sound, as if the instrument were being played alone. -
Page 23: Reduction Of Crosstalk From Stage Microphones
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Due to its digital design, the ULTRA-DYNE PRO Gate features a look-ahead function. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO can analyze the audio signal and thus work without losses. As a result, the Gate always opens at the correct time without cutting off signal flanks. - Page 24 ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 A low ratio and very low Threshold setting can be used, for example, to provide a soft, musical compression of the overall dynamic range of the program material. Relatively high ratios in conjunction with a low Threshold setting will result in a relatively constant volume (leveling) for instruments and vocals.
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Page 25: Basic Settings Of The Compressor Section
The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO is also suitable for this application due to its great flexibility. Sound effects of this type can be realized using extreme settings. Use a low Threshold, set the Ratio close to its maximum value and use the Attack and Release controls to achieve the desired effect. -
Page 26: The Virtuoso Function
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 The levels of the high frequency material are also reduced accordingly. This is explains why cymbals and the hi-hat are swallowed acoustically by powerful snare or bass drum pulses in highly compressed drum recordings. Echo and environmental reverb signal shares are also severely affected. The usual solution for this fundamental problem is generally to either reduce the compression rate or to lengthen the attack time to the point that high frequencies pass through the compressor unhindered before the compression becomes fully effective. -
Page 27: Peak Limiter Section
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 If the Peak Limiter is enabled, the ULTRAMIZER will additionally attempt to raise the output gain to the point that the Peak Limiter also realizes an effective level attenuation corresponding to the ULTRAMIZER Process parameter. ULTRAMIZER RANGE The ULTRAMIZER Range parameter determines the range in dB over which the ULTRAMIZER should be active. -
Page 28: Tube Simulation
“inaudible”, for instance in broadcasting, quiet club environments or when a signal is transferred to tape. 3.7 Tube simulation The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO features a newly-developed Tube Emulation which generates harmonics for additional warmth and punch in your material. This Simulation is intended more as a subtle sound enhance- ment and not primarily as an effects processor. -
Page 29: Audio Enhancement Of Pa Systems
The combined application of the Compressor and Peak Limiter sections of the ULTRA-DYNE PRO permit a drastic increase of the average loudness without audible restrictions of the dynamic range. Proceed as follows: ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 3. APPLICATIONS... -
Page 30: The Ultra-Dyne Pro As A Protective Device For Sound Systems
Even if the speaker is not destroyed immediately, it can suffer damage from severe mechanical stresses, the effects of which may not be apparent immediately. The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO can provide valuable services for the protection of your system. "Brick wall" limiting is generally not required for PA systems, as the amplifiers and speakers tend to be tolerant of brief signal peaks. -
Page 31: Protecting A System With Passive Crossovers
BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO covers the entire frequency range. Alternatively, insert the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO between the output of the crossover and the input of the power amplifier to process a specific frequency band. This form of deployment is particularly useful to protect the most sensitive components of a multiway speaker system from destructive signal levels. -
Page 32: The Deployment Of The Ultra-Dyne Pro In The Broadcasting Field
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 A further point is that the recording team generally only uses average values (VU meters) for orientation and thus overlook impulse peaks that can require drastic signal corrections by the broadcasting limiter. Thanks to its multiband technology, the ULTRA-DYNE PRO is able to provide “inaudible” corrections of the dynamic range, permitting downstream equipment to operate in their optimal ranges without the danger of distortion. -
Page 33: Noise As A Physical Phenomenon
However, at the same time, the basic noise floor of the program material would be increased considerably. P/dB Fig. 4.1: The dynamic range capabilities of various devices ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 4. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND... -
Page 34: Compressors/Limiters
The need therefore arises for a fast acting automatic gain control system that can constantly monitor the signals and which will always adjust the gain to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio without incurring signal distortion. This device is called a Compressor or Limiter, and is a component of the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO. -
Page 35: Expanders/Noise Gates
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 sive signal processing is required. However, in some situations such as live performances, the principal goal is simply to protect the system from brief overloads. In those cases a short release time is more appropriate to ensure that the limiter only intervenes when it is needed and the level returns to normal as soon as possible.Long release times are better suited when the limiter should remain "inaudible", for instance in broadcasting, club... -
Page 36: The Aes/Ebu And S/Pdif Standards
The process which was standardized as IEC 958 and is generally known as S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) became best known for the associated efforts to introduce copy protection, however. ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 U (Voltage) 0011 0010... -
Page 37: Artificial Generation Of Harmonics
"improving the sound of music and speech". He enriched signal sources with artificially generated upper harmonics and found that sound quality, transparency and the perceived posi- ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 IEC 958 (S/PDIF) Cinch / Optisch... -
Page 38: Tube Technology
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 tioning of musical instruments could be improved substantially using this effect. He was granted an American patent on his circuit design under the number US 2 866 849. Compared with today's technology, Lindridge's device was far from mature. However, it already incorporated all of the essential features of modern circuits. -
Page 39: The Structure Of The Ultra-Dyne Pro
5.1 Rack mounting The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO fits into two standard 19" rack units of space (3 1/2"). Please allow at least an additional 4" depth for the connectors on the back panel. -
Page 40: Ac Power Connection
5.3 Analog audio connections As standard, the BEHRINGER ULTRA-DYNE PRO is installed with electronically servo-balanced inputs and outputs. If you have the option of using balanced connections to other equipment, please take advantage of them to ensure a maximum of interference suppression. -
Page 41: Digital Audio Connections Per Aes/Ebu (Optional)
ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 5.4 Digital audio connections per AES/EBU (optional) The AES/EBU interface (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) is the most widely used digital interface for professional audio devices. The connection is balanced, negative earth, using bipolar shielded cable with XLR connectors. We recommend the use of a high quality, low capacitance cable capable of the error-free transmission of the wide bandwidth signal (with frequencies of over 3 MHz). -
Page 42: Appendix
Chapter 8. Information about new software versions will be available through music magazines, from your dealer, our Web site www.behringer.com or directly from BEHRINGER (phone +49 2154 920666). The current software version will always be shown in the lower right of the display shortly after switching the ULTRA-DYNE PRO on. -
Page 43: Midi Implementation
Messages Active Sense Reset Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Tab. 6.1: MIDI implementation of the ULTRA-DYNE PRO ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Transmitted Recognized 1 - 16 1 - 16 1,2,3,4 0 - 99 0 - 99... -
Page 44: Technical Specifications
Impedance Max. Input Level ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS Connections Type Impedance Max. Output Level BYPASS Type ULTRA-DYNE PRO DSP9024 Pcxx xx = Program (0..99) Controller Offset adjustable from 0 to 64* Ccxx Parameter / Function Channel Mode Band Mode Gate Threshold... - Page 45 Shipping Weight BEHRINGER constantly strives to ensure the highest possible quality standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
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Page 46: Warranty
5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.