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DEQ 60L
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
CONTENTS
(in order of appearance)
Important Safety Instructions
DEQ 60L Manual
DEQ 60L Data Sheet
Perfect-Q: The Next Step
Sound System Interconnection
DEQ 60L Fader Setting Records
Warranty
Declaration of Conformity
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  • Page 1 DEQ 60L GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTENTS (in order of appearance) Important Safety Instructions DEQ 60L Manual DEQ 60L Data Sheet Perfect-Q: The Next Step Sound System Interconnection DEQ 60L Fader Setting Records Warranty Declaration of Conformity 21600...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

  • Page 3: Instructions De Sécurité

    • Consulter un revendeur ou un technicien radio / TV expérimenté. ATTENTION: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Rane Corporation peuvent annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à manipuler cet équipement et rendre ainsi nulles toutes les conditions de garantie.

  • Page 4: Graphic Equalizer

    We know you know how to use an equalizer. Just read this sec- sides use the same EQ curve, you can set both switches to A. tion for the unique things to be aware of in the DEQ 60L. Now the top EQ curve controls both left and right channels.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Description

    TONE CUT FILTERS LEVEL BYPASS PERFECT-Q™ ±12 • • PROPORT-Q ±6 • -12 -6 +12 OL • • • DEQ 60L GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 31.5 1.0k 1.25k 1.6k 2.0k 2.5k 3.15k 4.0k 5.0k 6.3k 8.0k 12.5k MID HIGH LOW HIGH BYPASS PERFECT-Q™...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Description

    Euroblock Input jack—use only one—they do not sum. Rane adheres to the international and U.S. standard for balanced pin configurations: Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is hot (positive), and pin 3 is signal return (negative).
  • Page 7 DEQ 60L. response. For full details and comparisons to previous EQs, see “Perfect-Q: The Next Step in EQ Design” included with this manual. ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB rane.com Manual-4 106692...

  • Page 8: Data Sheet

    Cut filters, and additional 3-band Tone con- frequency response using slider controls on the unit’s front panel. trols. The DEQ 60L provides the most complete set of pure EQ Thus, the Holy Grail of graphic equalizers is a device with a functions ever offered in an analog controlled equalizer.

  • Page 9: Features And Specifications

    DEQ 60L GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Features and Specifications Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments Inputs: Type Active Balanced ..Connectors XLR, ¼" TRS, Euroblock XLR pin 2 hot per AES standards ..Maximum Input 1 kHz ..Common Mode Rejection typ. 1 kHz ..Impedance 14.6k Ω...

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    The equalizer shall be analog-controlled, with all control provided channel. Input and output peak dBu meters shall be provided. on the front panel using 45 mm DEQ 60L linear sliders with dust The unit shall provide an automatic passive bypass feature when dams.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    The model SC 5.2 Security Cover is available as an option. Step in Graphic EQ Design,” RaneNote, (2003). ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB rane.com Data Sheet-4 All features & specifications subject to change without notice. 10-2014...
  • Page 12 Clair iO, and available now to the general public as the Lake Contour loudspeaker processor. This processor exhibits true arbitrary magnitude response for all equalizer types. Rane's unique technology is developed specifically for graphic equalizer use (i.e., one providing real mechanical front panel slide controls), to faith- fully duplicate the front panel fixed-frequency slider positions.
  • Page 13 DSP Provides the Solution There is irony in knowing that improving Rane’s much praised constant-Q technology required switch- DSP allows more flexible processing than analog and permits delaying final filter parameters until the actual ing to variable-Q technology to perfect the response vs.
  • Page 14 While band interaction is significantly reduced, ripple As stated earlier, DSP allows filter technology not between bands is increased. possible with analog designs. Ray Miller, one of Rane’s distinguished DSP engineers extensively researched filter band interaction and developed new ways of preventing it.
  • Page 15 CUT FILTERS LEVEL BYPASS PERFECT-Q™ ±12 • • PROPORT-Q ±6 • -12 -6 +12 OL • • • ∞ DEQ 60L GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 31.5 1.0k 1.25k 1.6k 2.0k 2.5k 3.15k 4.0k 5.0k 6.3k 8.0k 12.5k MID HIGH LOW HIGH BYPASS PERFECT-Q™...
  • Page 16 Graphic Equalizer — a 2-channel 30-band 1/3-octave acts like a linear system for small settings, but not for design with conventional slider controls (part of Rane’s large ones. The results are good as long as the filters are analog-controlled digital series). Perfect-Q is employed not boosted or cut by large amounts;...
  • Page 17 ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB www.rane.com Perfect-Q-6 106685...
  • Page 18 —Grounding and EMC practices — Shields of connectors in audio equipment containing active circuitry.” Rane’s policy is to accommodate rather than dic- tate. However, this document contains suggestions for external wiring changes that should ideally only be implemented by trained technical personnel. Safety...

  • Page 19: Ground Loops

    Ground Loops Almost all cases of noise can be traced directly to improperly, thus creating balanced equipment that is ground loops, grounding or lack thereof. It is important not immune to the cabling’s noise currents. This is one to understand the mechanism that causes grounding reason for the bad reputation sometimes given to bal- noise in order to effectively eliminate it.
  • Page 20 Well, some does, and since 1993, A balanced line requires three separate conduc- more of it does. That’s when Rane started manufac- tors, two of which are signal (+ and –) and one shield turing some of its products with balanced inputs and (see Figure 1a).
  • Page 21 Another way to create the necessary isolation is to RF issues exist, though the increasing use of digital and use a direct box. Originally named for its use to convert wireless technology greatly increases the possibility of the high impedance, high level output of an electric future RF problems.
  • Page 22 Convention of Audio Engineering Society in San Fran- ground using a star washer for a reliable contact. cisco, CA, Nov. 1994. (Rane always provides this chassis point as an exter- 2. Grounding, Shielding, and Interconnections in Analog nal screw with a toothed washer.) Any device with &...
  • Page 23 To Input CABLE CONNECTORS MALE ¼" BALANCED ¼" OR 3.5mm UNBALANCED RCA BALANCED BALANCED XLR TRS (TIP-RING-SLEEVE) UNBALANCED EUROBLOCK TS (TIP-SLEEVE) FEMALE BALANCED XLR – – (NOT A TRANSFORMER, SHIELD NC NOR A CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT STAGE) – – FEMALE BALANCED XLR (EITHER A TRANSFORMER SHIELD NC OR A CROSS-COUPLED...
  • Page 24 MALE FEMALE 1=SHIELD 1=NC 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED BLACK BLACK 2=RED 3=BLACK SHIELD 3=BLACK FEMALE T=RED 1=SHIELD 2=RED BLACK R=BLACK BLACK 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE S=NC 3=BLACK SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD T=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED 3=NC SHIELD SHIELD S=SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD 2=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE T=RED...
  • Page 25 S=BLACK SHIELD CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT ONLY: CONNECT BLACK TO SHIELD AT THIS END AND SET GROUND LIFT SWITCH TO ‘GROUNDED’ (IF PRESENT). ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB www.rane.com Interconnection-8 DOC 102907...

  • Page 29: Factory Authorized Service

    Rane Factory in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by Rane, with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner.
  • Page 30 Rane Corporation within 10 days from the date of purchase. If you purchased the product outside the U.S.A. you must file your warranty registration with the Rane Distributor in that country. It is advised that you keep your bill of sale as proof of purchase, should any difficulties arise concerning the registration of the warranty card.

  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    High quality shielded cable must be used for interconnection to other equipment. Modification of the equipment, other than that expressly outlined by the manufacturer, is not allowed. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment:...
  • Page 32 DEQ 60L GRAPHIC EQUALIZER...

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