Summary of Contents for LaChapell Audio 500CS
- Page 1 LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS USER GUIDE Version 1.0 May 2018 1266 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-401-7700 support@digitalaudio.com www.digitalaudio.com...
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Page 2: Care
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused to persons, personal • possessions, or data due to an improper or missing ground connection. LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS... -
Page 3: Digital Audio Labs Limited Warranty
Appropriate shipping charges will be applied. We require payment in advance of repair by credit card; we accept Visa and Master Card. In the event the charges are over the minimum charge, DAL will contact you and inform you of the cost of the repair before any work is completed. LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
DIGITAL AUDIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY ................1 REPAIR POLICY ........................1 WARRANTY SERVICE ......................1 NON-WARRANTY SERVICE ....................1 LACHAPELL AUDIO MODEL 500CS ..................3 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ....................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................... 3 500CS CHANNEL STRIP CONTROLS ..................4 PREAMP SECTION ...................... -
Page 5: Lachapell Audio Model 500Cs
• Do not place the 500CS in an area where there is a potential for fluids to fall, spill into or come in contact with the 500CS. If you notice fluids or moisture present inside the 500CS DO NOT turn power on! Contact Digital Audio Labs for direction. -
Page 6: 500Cs Channel Strip Controls
500 series frame is disabled when an instrument is plugged into the front panel CONTROL SECTION • VU METER: The VU meter gives you a visual indication of various functions of the 500CS. • VU SELECT: The VU Meter has three separate metering functions. -
Page 7: 500Cs Channel Strip Controls
500CS CHANNEL STRIP CONTROLS 10 7 HIGH 80 100% FREQUENCY SWEEP FREQUENCY SWEEP FREQUENCY CUT/BOOST CONTROLS FREQUENCY SWEEP COMPRESSOR RATIO COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD MAKEUP GAIN EQ/COMPRESSOR SECTION • FREQUENCY CUT/BOOST CONTROLS: Provides 12dB of cut or boost at the selected frequency. When in the center position, the EQ band is “off”. -
Page 8: Using The Preamp
3. Use the GAIN knob to adjust the level of your input. USING THE EQ The EQ on the 500CS is very similar to the high end boutique EQ found on our MODEL 503 EQ unit. It is very clean and transparent, designed for a minimum of phase interaction. -
Page 9: Split Module - Independent Operation
SPLIT MODULE - INDEPENDENT OPERATION The LaChapell Audio 500CS can be used as a single channel strip, or as two separate 500 series modules. PRESS the MODULE SPLIT PREAMP button to divide the 500CS into its two halves. INPUT PREAMP... -
Page 10: Lachapell Audio 500Cs Specifications
6 dB per octave at 7 kHz COMPRESSOR TYPE KNEE Hard/Soft Selectable ATTACK/RELEASE SLOW SETTING Attack: 5ms Release: 65ms ATTACK/RELEASE FAST SETTING Attack: 3ms Release 12ms NOTE: Stated specifications are typical measurements but subject to change without notice. LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
The COMP-LINK port is for future stereo What does the COMP-LINK port do? compressor functionality (when using two 500CS units). LACHAPELL AUDIO SUPPORT Phone Support: 952-401-7700 Toll Free: 844-DAL-INFO Email Support: support@digitalaudio.com Website: www.digitalaudio.com/support DIGITAL AUDIO LABS 1266 Park Rd Chanhassen, MN 55317 LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS... - Page 12 ® 2014, 2015 Digital Audio Labs. ™ & © 2018 Digital Audio Labs. Patents pending.