Features - Euphonix CS3000 Operation Manual

SECTION 9 : DYNAMICS

Features

Euphonix CS3000/2000 Operation Manual
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s an option, all Euphonix systems can be outfitted with digitally con
trolled analog dynamics. A single chassis contains 8 processors, each
of which includes a pair of digitally controlled filters. From 8 to 120 dynamics
processors may be added to any Euphonix console, up to two per channel, and
can be assigned to the upper or lower fader, pre- or post-EQ. The dynamics
processors may also be inserted in the mix buses. The filters can be switched
into the channel path or the dynamics sidechain for frequency-dependent
effects.
The software interface is similar to the EQ, with central control of all facilities
from the DSC Assignable Rotary Control Set or the numeric keypad and
SpinKnob. The units include both factory and user presets designed for fast
and repeatable effects, and with SnapShot Recall the engineer can save
favorite settings for later use.
ES108A Rack Mount Dynamics Processor
The ES108A is a 2U high 19" rack mount unit which contains all the processing
electronics for 8 compressor/limiter/expander/gate/duckers and two digitally
controlled filters per processor channel. These should be situated in the
control room close to the patchbay with the meters in easy view. The unit has
fully balanced inputs and outputs, an external key input for each processor and
all connections are made via gold-plated Elco connectors on the rear panel.
By using a programmable digital signal processor to affect the analog audio
signal, the ES108A provides a great deal of power and flexibility for the user.
The dynamics virtually become part of the console surface thanks to the
seamless integration of dynamics and filter control with the system software.
All parameters, including input/output and gain reduction metering, are easily
accessible from the DSC. A unique graphical display shows the gain curve, as
well as attack and release times by means of the Euphonix GainBall™ (pat-
ented), a red ball which moves along the gain curve to illustrate the amount of
gain reduction and the effects of the time constants.
Each processor includes compressor, limiter, expander, gate, ducker and
dynamic notch filter modes, and can be set up to give combinations such as
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