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TC Electronic EQ Station Operation Manual

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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Read these instructions.

  • Page 4: Certificate Of Conformity

    Certificate Of Conformity TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240 Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own responsibility that following products: EQ Station & Motofader 64 - that are covered by this certificate and marked with CE-label conforms with following standards: EN 60065...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Network EQ Station in a Local Area Network (LAN) . . .37 Updating EQ Station Software ... . .39 VirtualEQ Station Overview ......40 Operation .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Read through this operation manual to get more information about the specific features available in EQ Station, or start to use the EQ Station right out of the box and get back to these pages in case you seek answers to specific features.

  • Page 7: Quick Setup Reference

    QUICK SETUP REFERENCE ... if you just need a quick basic setup guide. Basic Analog setup - with a single EQ Station • Connect power and signal cables according to the illustration above. • Go to the Setup Page: I/O Configuration-Local I/O Setup- I/O Mode and select “1-8 Thru”...
  • Page 8 Setup - see example on adjacent page. • Set IP address. All EQ stations must have unique I/P addresses. The default address in the EQ Station is set to 192.168.1.100. Leave the first EQ Station at that address. Change the next to 192.168.1.101 - and so forth.
  • Page 9 Cluster consecutively and in the order defined by Device Numbers. Example: EQ Station with Device Number 1 : 4 channel version EQ Station with Device Number 2 : 4 channel version EQ Station with Device Number 3 : 8 channel version Primarily channels are sorted by Device Number.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Description

    Press to access the Dynamic EQ pages for the selected channel. LOCAL - View section Gives an overview of the EQ station channels with Output and Gain-reduction meters, and gives access to adjust I/O levels and Delay. GLOBAL - View section Overview of, and access to edit the channel network cluster setup.
  • Page 11 When more EQ Stations are connected in a network, all channels can be accessed from any EQ Station front. RECALL Press to initiate Recall operations. EQ station operates with both individual Channel presets and global Scene presets. STORE Press to initiate Store operations. Both individual Channel presets and Scene presets can be stored.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Description

    The same equipment performs much better if the sensitivities are set as illustrated in Example 2. Mixers are often locked at a certain optimum level, but EQ Station and the Amps should still be set consciously. Normally, allow upstream devices to have a bit of headroom over later elements.
  • Page 13 TCP/IP based wireless network (LAN) to the system, enabling full wireless remote control of all features in EQ Station from any standard PC or Tablet PC or Labtop having wireless LAN built-in. A built-in passive HUB makes it very easy to daisy chain multiple EQ Station's to quickly establish a network.

  • Page 14: Processing Overview

    Introduction The audio-processing features in EQ Station is made in the highest quality possible, with internal 48bit processing giving a large headroom for EQ changes, and a noise floor well below the AD/DA performance, no matter how extreme EQ settings you require.

  • Page 15: Graphical Eq Types

    This section describes the fundamental differences of the 3 graphical EQ structures provided within the EQ station. To fully utilize the Graphic EQ section of the EQ station a basic understanding of these structures and how they influence the processed signal, is necessary.
  • Page 16 GRAPHICAL EQ TYPES IN THE EQ STATION Figure 4 - Asymmetry between '1 + BP´ and '1 - 0.5 BP' and symmetry error. But it's still not symmetrical! If we send the signal through one of these one-band EQs set to +6dB and then through...
  • Page 17 Figure 9 - Three-band boost extract of Cascade-of- biquads EQ structure. Note that the above used " Input + gain•BP" structure from Figure 2 can be contained in a single bi-quadratic filter, a.k.a. 'a biquad'. This structure is used in EQ Station's 'Classic27' algorithm.
  • Page 18 The EQ Station facilitates the commonly used graphic EQ types in the recent past and should therefore be easy and straight forward to use for anyone no matter your level of...

  • Page 19: Global View

    Network and devices page on each EQ Station. Default Cluster is: A. Device: • A devic e is the physical EQ Station unit. When set up in a Cluster network, it is a MUST to set unique Device Names for all units.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation • Press GLOBAL to access the Global View - Cluster overview page. Use the CHANNEL wheel to scroll through channels and view channel settings. • Select I/O Settings or Channel Config. depending on which settings you wish to edit and press OK. •...

  • Page 21: Local View

    This way it is possible to quickly see if the unit is a 2, 4 or 8 channel device. Local page - I/O modes The EQ Station offers two different I/O modes: • 1-8 Thru mode • Mixer/Matrix mode Switching between the two modes is done at the Setup page.

  • Page 22: Mix/Matrix Mode

    Outputs. Take a look at the illustration above! With an 8 channel EQ station up to four stereo Inputs can be mixed to one stereo mix. The stereo mix can then be distributed to the 8 Output channels.

  • Page 23: Editing

    Feet, Meters and Frames. The desired frame-rate is set globally at the Setup pages. EDITING Channel Limiter The EQ station features an individual High Quality Limiter for each channel. The Limiter is a Peak type and operates on Channel Outputs Threshold...

  • Page 24: Parametric Eq

    Parametric EQ Edit The six-band Parametric EQ is an easy to operate high- quality algorithm supplying a precise response. Basic Operation • Select Band using the CURSOR keys and select filter type using the ADJUST wheel. • The Orange square indicates the current selected band. •...

  • Page 25: Graphic Eq

    There is big differences in behavior and response between various industry standard analog graphic EQ's. With the EQ Station you now have the option to select the response type you prefer. Using the Type Selector you can select between exact DSP-emulations of main high-end graphic EQ types on the live-market today.

  • Page 26: Three Band Dynamic Eq

    Bandwidth knob functions. Via the menu point “GraphEQ width” in the Utility menu you can assign which of the following three functions should be assigned to the BANDWIDTH knob: Frequency: The function of the FREQUENCY knob is duplicated to the BANDWIDTH knob. Sweep: Set gain and sweep this gain setting through the frequencies using the...
  • Page 27 CrossOver 2 Range: Off to 16kHz Defines the Crossover point between the mid and high compression bands. Low point is Limited by the Frequency set by Crossover 1. Input Drive Range: -6 to 18dB Level compensation in the Input of the Dynamic EQ for the level change applied by the Parametric and Graphic EQ sections.

  • Page 28: Control Section

    SELECT ARROW keys OK key For entering and confirmation Basic Operation in the Control Section • Press RECALL, STORE, SETUP or UTILITY to access these pages. • Navigate using the ARROW keys. • Use the ADJUST wheel to change parameter values. Settings are instantly active.

  • Page 29: Store

    Channel presets The Channel presets hold information for a full channel setup, including Parametric, Graphic and Dynamic EQ, Delay, Limiter, Levels and on/off state for the various blocks. The channel presets are useful for storing and recalling settings for e.g. a specific monitor wedge, speaker or In Ear Monitor.

  • Page 30: Recall

    Delete The Delete function can be used to delete specific presets. If protection for the preset is set to “on” the preset cannot be deleted. (see below) Protection Each preset can be overwrite-protected. To later release the protection of the preset, - place cursor on the preset and select protection again.

  • Page 31: Setup Page

    All available Outputs, both analog and digital are open all the time. Options that are unavailable due to the configuration of your frame are ghosted in the EQ station menus. I/O Mode Channel 1-8 Thru mode or Mixer/Matrix mode The 1-8 Thru mode is made for applications where multiple mono- or stereo-paired channels are required, e.g.
  • Page 32 “Unbal Pin 3” Output mode setting for this purpose. - Unbal. pin 2 with signal on pin 2 Pin 3 must be connected to pin 1 either at the EQ Station Output end or even better at the downstream device.
  • Page 33 - NO LOCK (5/6) - yellow color or - NO LOCK (7/8) - yellow color The EQ Station will check for clock errors on the Inputs consecutively starting with 1/2, then 3/4 etc. and report errors in the order they are found.
  • Page 34 System Backup A System backup is ideal, not only as a backup, but also when cloning units. Settings for the following parameters are included when a System store/recall is performed. Cluster ID Active Channel Channel Sync Input Mode Sample Rate Clock Source DA Output Input Select...

  • Page 35: Utility Page

    Station will send out a Program Change message simultaneously on the specified channel. In+Out - With both In and Out selected the Channel to view or edit on the mixer and EQ Station can be set from both the mixer and from the EQ Station. Control Change The channel appearence of the EQ Station can also be controll via MIDI CC’s.

  • Page 36: System Reset

    Is the name of the Channel, Scene or Folder you wish to copy, depending on the selected Type - see above. Dest. - Destination Refers to the name of the EQ Station you wish to copy to. Folder If you are copying either a Channel or a Scene preset you must set the destination folder on the EQ Station unit you are copying to.

  • Page 37: Edit Control

    The Framerate should be set according to the connected devices. LCD Light & LED Light The display and the LEDs on the EQ Station are very powerful. This you will enjoy especially at outdoor usage. However, you may find the light too powerful when operating e.g.

  • Page 38: Group Graphic Eq

    A yellow dot in the top of the display indicates when max. settings are reached. This typically occurs when a combination of adjustments on a specific band are made in both the Global window and on an individual channel. Example: The 1kHz band is boosted 7dB via the All page but was previously boosted 6dB via the regular channel page.

  • Page 39: Eq Station In A Local Area Network (Lan)

    EQ STATION IN A LOCAL AREA NETWORK...
  • Page 40 The EQ Station default Subnet mask is: Specifically for the EQ Station The EQ Station also has a few other interesting network- related topics. (please also see the description of the Setup - Network and Devices page and also the “Quick Setup Reference”...

  • Page 41: Updating Eq Station Software

    Subnet Mask if this differs from the standard 255.255.255.0. Please see the section: Updating EQ Station Software To update EQ Station and Motofader 64 software they must be correctly setup in a network with a PC according to the previous section.

  • Page 42: Virtualeq Station

    Virtual EQ Station is designed to meet the busy live-engineers need for an “easy-to-learn Editor. If you are familiar with the EQ Station already you will find the Virtual EQ Station extremely easy to operate.This manual section describes the additional features in the software editor in detail. For detailed information of the generic features, please refer to the descriptions elsewhere in this manual.

  • Page 43: Operation

    However, preset folders can be created on any location on your harddisk. Utility UI channel sync: In “on” position the EQ Station display stays in sync with the changes performed on the PC Editor. Show preset name: In on position the preset name will be displayed in the bottom line of the display.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    < -100dB @ BW: 20-20kHz 12 Hz - 20 kHz < -110dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 bit (Dual bit delta sigma sampling at 4.1/5.6/6.1/6.1 MHz) 1.54 ms 48 kHz, high performance low jitter clock circuit Routing and processing 48 bit fixed point throughout...

  • Page 45: Midi Implementation

    EQ STATION - MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 09/03-04 Function Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number True Voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key’s Channel Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change SysEx Common Song Pos Song Sel...

  • Page 46: Motofader 64

    The Motofader 64 is a quick-access module remote dedicated to solely control the Graphic EQ part of the processing in EQ Station. The layout is very straight-forward and enables fast and direct operation of multiple Graphic EQ's, for applications where physical faders are the most reliable way of making adjustments.
  • Page 47 ALL, GROUP, COPY/PASTE Allows adjustment of ALL channels in the the network (up to 64) to be adjusted simultaneously. When pressing the ALL button the faders will move to 0dB. Changes on the faders will be applied to all channels relatively to their current state.
  • Page 48 The I/O button gives access to adjust LoCut and I/O levels. Select of function and adjustment is done with the ADJUST wheel and ARROW keys. Press COMPARE to compare current settings with the settings from the loaded preset. A - is the settings from the stored preset. B - is the adjusted preset.

  • Page 49: Store & Recall

    EQing wedges while standing in front of them. Presets can be loaded and handled ONLY to and from the physical EQ Station unit that the Motofader 64 is connected to. Step by step: • Press HOME to enter the preset handling features.

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