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Summary of Contents for MCLOONE BUS DRIVER
- Page 1 BUS DRIVER User Guide Bus Driver User Guide MCLOONE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rear Panel Connections Mini-Bus to Bus Driver (XLR) Mini-Bus to Bus Driver (Jack) Audio Interface to Bus Driver (XLR-XLR) Audio Interface to Bus Driver (Jack-XLR) Audio Interface to Bus Driver (Jack-Jack) Bus Driver to Audio Interface (XLR-Jack) Bus Driver to Audio Interface (XLR-XLR) - Page 3 Delay Compensation Dual-Mono 5.1 Surround Groups, Aux or Bus Buses in Mixing Fader Groups Vs Buses How many buses? System Gain FAQ / Troubleshooting Buses in Mixing Specifications Audio Specifications General Company Certifications Bus Driver User Guide...
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Page 4: Safety
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight. • Service or repair by unauthorized persons shall void the warranty. • Use only the power supply which comes with the unit. Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 5: Introduction
Operation could not be easier. Simply pass stems or entire mixes through the Bus Driver, and enjoy a rich and deep saturation effect. An effect which is subtle, and with matched stereo channels, it is immediately usable for mastering purposes. -
Page 6: Requirements
(e.g. audio interface, tape unit, passive summing device or similar). Since the Bus Driver is able to provide ample gain (40dB+) to an incoming signal, there is no effective minimum signal level which is required. -
Page 7: Front Panel
Indication is for both channel 1 and channel 2 combined. Clip warning resets automatically. Input Clip - Clipping after Drive stage Boost Clip - Clipping after Boost stage Output Clip - Clipping on main outputs Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Inputs - 2x Balanced, Combo XLR & 1/4" TRS While the Bus Driver features combination XLR and TRS (1/4" jack) inputs, these are both only suitable for balanced (3-conductor) TRS jack connections. The TRS (1/4" jack) input allows connection to the output of an audio interface or Mini-Bus, using standard TRS to TRS cables. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Mini-Bus to Bus Driver (XLR) Cable: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack to XLR Male Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 10: Mini-Bus To Bus Driver (Jack)
Mini-Bus to Bus Driver (Jack) Cable: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack to 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 11: Audio Interface To Bus Driver (Xlr-Xlr)
Audio Interface to Bus Driver (XLR-XLR) Cable: XLR Female to XLR Male Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 12: Audio Interface To Bus Driver (Jack-Xlr)
Audio Interface to Bus Driver (Jack-XLR) Cable: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack to XLR Male Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 13: Audio Interface To Bus Driver (Jack-Jack)
Audio Interface to Bus Driver (Jack-Jack) Cable: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack to 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 14: Bus Driver To Audio Interface (Xlr-Jack)
Bus Driver to Audio Interface (XLR-Jack) Cable: XLR Female to 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS Jack Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 15: Bus Driver To Audio Interface (Xlr-Xlr)
Bus Driver to Audio Interface (XLR-XLR) Cable: XLR Female to XLR Male Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 16: Setup
Setup Stand-alone Connection to an audio interface Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 17: Analogue Summing
Analogue Summing Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 18: In Use
In Use Stand-alone Processing To use the Bus Driver as an effect, connect it directly to an audio interface as shown in “Stand-alone”. This allows any number of channels to be routed to the Bus Driver. A single element such as a vocal could be processed, an entire bus will all the vocals, or an entire mix, for example. -
Page 19: Example - Stand-Alone Processing
If the outputs of the audio interface set for an output gain stage of +4dBu or less, we will not use the input pad on the Bus Driver. If the audio interface outputs are driving at +18dBu or +22dBu, then we will engage the input pad on the Bus Driver in order to prevent clipping. -
Page 20: Example - Analogue Summing
Otherwise a several versions of the incoming signal may get printed on top of one-another. Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 21: Delay Compensation
For a single stereo master, this delay can be disregarded. Also for a full mix into analogue summing and Bus Driver, we can also ignore the time taken. However, if some, but not all, of the stems/instruments in a track are processed in this way, it will result in a timing offset between those which are processed, and those which have not been. -
Page 22: Dual-Mono
While we’re at it, if you wish to process a 5.1 surround mix, you can run three passes through the Bus Driver, L-R, LS-RS and C-LFE, for example. Or, if time is an issue, use three Bus Drivers as a dedicated 5.1 processing rig. The stepped drive controls and tight tolerances between units, mean the gain between all six channels is aligned by default. -
Page 23: Groups, Aux Or Bus
A bus routing on the channel is an “all or nothing” switch. The channel is either routed to bus 1/2, or not at all. To 3/4 or not. And so on. Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 24: Fader Groups Vs Buses
16 stereo buses even, in electronic music. Just be aware, eventually the concept of reducing the amount of faders and control to deal with for the final mix-down will be negated if we create more and more buses! Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 25: System Gain
System Gain Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 26: Faq / Troubleshooting
The device gets hot during use Due to the analogue nature of the device, it is normal for the casing of the Bus Driver to get warm during use. If there is however any deformation of the plastic housing due to excessive heat, unplug the unit immediately from the power supply and contact support. -
Page 27: Buses In Mixing
Combining the THD measurement and a noise floor measurement, we arrive at a figure known as Total Harmonic Distortion & Noise. This in itself is an excellent yardstick with which to compare the performance of audio systems. Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 28: Specifications
Audio Measurements Details: All results given are round-trip values, from device input to output. DNR (input pad on, drive control 8 steps CW), THD/THDN (1kHz, input pad on, drive 4 steps CW, +18dBu test tone), Frequency Response (1kHz, input pad on, drive 4 steps CW, +18dBu test tone) Bus Driver User Guide... -
Page 29: Company
McLoone reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without prior written authorisation. - Page 30 Konformitätserklärung Produkt: McLoone Audio Electronics – Bus Driver GTIN: 04170000185437 Hersteller: McLoone Audio Electronics Heidelberger Str 33 12059 Berlin Deutschland Tel: 0049 30 91527437 Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass dieses Produkt unter Beachtung der Betriebsbedingungen und Einsatzumgebung It. Bedienungsanleitung mit den folgenden Normen und normativen Dokumenten Übereinstimmt: EN 61000-3-2, EN...
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