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- Page 1 GTX44 Four Channel Gate/Expander User's Manual VERSION 1.1...
- Page 2 PreSonus Limited Warranty PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase.
- Page 3 PreSonus does not, however, warrant its products against any and all defects: 1) arising Out of materials or workmanship not provided or furnished by PreSonus, or 2) resulting from abnormal use of the product or use in violation of instructions, or 3) in products repaired or serviced by other than authorized PreSonus repair facilities, or 4) in products with removed or defaced serial numbers, or 5) in components or parts or products expressly warranted by another manufacturer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Introduction Features Controls & Connections Front Panel Basic Layout Gate/Expander Controls Bypass & Link Patch Panel Power Basic Setup & Applications Basic Applications Technical Specifications Troubleshooting... -
Page 5: Introduction
Your GTX44 accepts XLR connectors for balanced or a single 1/4" TRS for unbalanced inputs and outputs. +4dBu or -10dBV Insert Switch The operating level of your GTX44’S inserts can be switched between +4dBu (pro levels) to -10dBV (line levels) for ease of use with external equipment in any situation. -
Page 6: Front Panel Basic Layout
2.1 FRONT PANEL BASIC LAYOUT Notice that the front panel is divided into four identical sections. These are the four signal processing channels of the GTX44. Each channel contains: Gate/Expander Lo/Hi Filter SideChain Monitor Link & Bypass Control Duck Mode 2.2 GATE/EXPANDER CONTROLS... -
Page 7: Bypass & Link
Activating the bypass effectively removes all processing being performed by your GTX44 and returns the signal to unity gain. You should use bypass often when setting up your GTX44 to compare the 'before and after' results of the signal processing affecting your audio signal. Bypass affects the gate and all its functions. When in Bypass the Link function is still engaged, but both channels are set to Bypass Mode. -
Page 8: Power
+4/-10 Switch This switch adjusts the insert operating level of the sidechain of your GTX44 when it is connected to line level (0dB = - 10dBV) gear. With the switch in the '-10' position, the sidechain signal is raised internally. The main audio path is not affected, only the processing level is. - Page 9 Patching Using a Patch Bay When using a patch bay to extend the GTX44's patch panel for easier access, the following should be considered: 1. Lowest noise is achieved when using balanced patch bays.
- Page 10 gate threshold slowly clockwise until you begin to hear those other drums disappearing. Too high of a threshold setting might disrupt the snares natural sound; too low will let those other drums open the gate. You need to adjust the gate's threshold and release to suit your drumming taste.
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Page 11: Specifications
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS Number of Channels Dynamic Range >115dB Signal to Noise Ratio >95dB Headroom +24dBu, Unbalanced; +24dBu Balanced Frequency Response 10Hz to 50kHz Gate Attack Range 10mS to 500mS Gate Threshold Range 40dBu to +15dBu Gate Release Time 0.01sec to 2sec Gate Attenuation Range 0dB to -80dB Input Impedance... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
It will not change or affect the processing power or ability of your unit. Installing the GTX44 into an Existing Rack If you are installing your CL44 into an existing equipment rack, it may be necessary to purchase some additional cabling.
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