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HA BRITSTIP QUICK START GUIDE
This is a quick start guide on using the HA BRITSTRIP. For more info on it or
more tips on how to use the unit, please check
www.heritageaudio.net
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and make sure to follow Heritage Audio on Facebook, Instagram and You
Tube.
Dec 14th, 2020
Rev. 1.0.
INSTALLING THE BRITSTRIP
Thanks for purchasing the HA BRITSTRIP Channel Strip. Please make sure the
following items are in the box when you open it.
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Summary of Contents for Heritage Audio HA BRITSTIP
- Page 1 This is a quick start guide on using the HA BRITSTRIP. For more info on it or more tips on how to use the unit, please check www.heritageaudio.net often, and make sure to follow Heritage Audio on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. Dec 14th, 2020 Rev. 1.0.
- Page 2 • This manual. • HA BRITSTRIP main unit. • Power Supply labelled HA-PSU03. • IEC Cable. Depending on your system requirements, you will need several XLR and MONO jack cables to hook up your system. Please check your input sources and output destinations and purchase the correct cables.
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Page 3: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Heritage Audio BRITSTRIP is a professional channel strip comprising a 73 preamplifier, DI, equalizer and diode bridge-based dynamics processor in a convenient 1 RU format. It features transformer balanced inputs and outputs, and the outputs are driven by means of 73 type Class A amplifiers. - Page 4 Gain goes from 30 to 80 dB of gain in the white dotted dial of the double bar red knob. When in LINE mode, gain is in the orange dial of the same, from - 10dB with unity gain at 3 o´clock. When in DI mode, there are provisions for using an external amplifier by means of the THRU jack, and its ground can be lifted by means of the LIFT switch to avoid ground loops.
- Page 5 THE SUCCESSOR-LIKE COMPRESSOR: Unlike vintage diode bridge designs, the Successor-like compressor in the BRITSTRIP has a range of release times that goes from ultra-fast, FET like values, to very slow, VCA like gentle timings, making this unit arguably one of the most versatile tracking compressor up to date.
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Page 6: Connection Features
CONNECTION FEATURES The HA BRITSTRIP has the following connections: • MIC INPUT: Transformer balanced, accessible on an XLR connector. • LINE INPUT: Again, transformer balanced on XLR. • OUPUT: Transformer balanced, 73 type class A amp driven, accessible on an XLR connector. •... - Page 7 GETTING STARTED WITH THE UNIT Please keep in mind that this manual is a brief guide of operation and is not intended to substitute a good old sound engineering course. With this being said, once you have made the right connections for your application, please POWER ON your unit and turn off DYN and EQL buttons to make sure the equalizer and compressor are not activated.
- Page 8 AN APPROACH TO USING THE BRITSTRIP Using the HA BRITSTRIP in the manner explained above will give you instant gratification, however the unit is way more powerful. Playing around with ATTACK and RELEASE will change the sound A LOT. Very fast attack and releases will eat up transients and may make your sounds less punchy but more detailed at the same time.
- Page 9 The same applies on the Lo shelf, peak settings will enhance your low end without sounding muddy while the shelf setting may be too much when doing large boosts. Again, the best way is experimenting!! LIST OF CONTROLS The list of controls, from left to right, is as follows: LIFT: Lifts the ground from the THRU input.
- Page 10 HIGH PASS FILTER: Sets the -3dB filter frequency. OUTPUT: Attenuates the EQ output signal. EQL: Activates the EQ section. PHASE: Turns the signal 180 degrees. SC. EXT: Takes the AC control signal from the Sidechain In connector. LINK: Sends the DC control signal to the RCA connector. DYN IN: Activates the Dynamics section.
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Maximum input level: Over +22 dBu • Maximum output level: Over +25.5 dBu into 600 ohms. • MIC Input EIN: -125 dBu @ 60dB. • Mic Input impedance: 300 or 1200 ohm selectable. • DI Input impedance: Greater than 2 Megaohms. •... -
Page 12: Limited 2 Year Warranty
In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications.
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