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JOEMEEK
Tel Sales: 310-373-9129
Tel Admin: Fax: 310-373-4714
JOEMEEK 23775 Madison Street Torrance, California 90505
USA
email: sales@joemeek.com web:
www.joemeek.com
It's assumed any engineer using this compressor will already be familiar with
the practice of compression and limiting. These instructions are kept brief and
to the point; the most valuable instruction is to plug it in and use it.
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- Page 1 JOEMEEK Tel Sales: 310-373-9129 Tel Admin: Fax: 310-373-4714 JOEMEEK 23775 Madison Street Torrance, California 90505 email: sales@joemeek.com web: www.joemeek.com It's assumed any engineer using this compressor will already be familiar with the practice of compression and limiting. These instructions are kept brief and...
- Page 2 JOEMEEK COMPRESSOR SC2 LIMITING AND COMPRESSION Why is the JOEMEEK different to a modern high tech. compressor limiter? It was designed as a stereo effects compressor rather than a 'leveling amplifier' as the early compressors was called. These are the basic definitions: .
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Page 3: Operation
THE COMPRESSOR The JOEMEEK compressor was designed to use the apparent deficiencies of the older technology providing a powerful artistic tool for the creative engineer. . Joe Meek used to say, "If it sounds right, it is right!” To a lot of his contemporaries he went way over the top with overloading the... -
Page 4: Control Explanations
SC2 CONTROLS . Feed some program material into the unit and set the 'STEREO INPUT GAIN' control to about number 5; this will correspond to about 10dB gain. . Set the output (rear panel) to match the equipment being driven. (professional studio equipment is normally +4 or 0dB. - Page 5 PROBLEMS 'COMPRESSION' simply adds gain to the compression sidechain. In simple terms this changes the 'threshold' of the compression although with this compressor the 'threshold' is not clearly defined; the compression starts very gradually and the compression ratio changes with program content and amplitude.
- Page 6 3) It distorts. No it doesn't! Distortion inside the compressor is virtually impossible; however it is possible to drive your insert point too hard. Try reducing the input gain control and winding up the compression a bit more. 4) I can't make the compression gentle enough! It takes practice.
- Page 7 I had to make some significant improvements in the way the early compressors worked to make the JOEMEEK acceptable to today's engineers, but now that they are in general use in top studios all over the world, the con census is that the sound is right, and really does recreate the warmth and power of the old equipment without the side effects.
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Page 8: Regulations And Safety
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY. The JOEMEEK Compressor has been designed and built to conform to all known safety requirements in the world. Within the European Union the Compressor easily meets the requirements for electrostatic and electromagnetic emissions, and conforms to all safety requirements of the European Common Market. -
Page 9: Power Selection
POWER SC2 POWER SELECTION JOEMEEK Compressors VER 1.07 and later, are fitted with a mains voltage selector for easy change of input voltage. The fuse carriage can be pulled out and rotated to select to the local power voltage. In the '110' position, the unit will operate between 95 and 125V AC. - Page 10 HINTS TIPS ON USE. Some handy hints from some world class users: VOICES. The compressor adds stability and depth to solo voices, it allows you to use less of the 'enhancer' and still retain the sparkle. Over compression with fast attack times on voice will change the apparent tonal quality so listen carefully! Try recording first with a little compression, then adding more at a different release time on the mix.
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Page 11: Warranty
WARRANTY SC2 WARRANTY. In the unlikely case of a breakdown, please return the unit in its original packing through the supplier. The unit will be attended to immediately and returned to your supplier. If any breakdown occurs (excluding physical mistreatment) within 12 months of purchase no charge will be made.