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- Page 1 Stereo Compressor - User's guide JOEMEEK C O M P R E S S I O N C O M P R E S S I O N SC2.2 Stereo Compressor The classic JOEMEEK stereo compressor The classic JOEMEEK compression sound...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ted Fletcher This instruction book was written by Ted Fletcher; the designer of the original JOEMEEK compressor and the whole JOEMEEK range of professional audio equipment. Ted worked in the studio with Joe Meek, the legendary record producer, in the mid 1960s. -
Page 4: Limiting And Compression
Hard wired bypass facility 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 'levelling amplifier' as the early compressors were called. These are the basic... - Page 5 The JOEMEEK compressor was designed to use the apparent deficiencies of the older technology providing a powerful artistic tool for the creative engineer.
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Page 6: Controls
0dB (no gain). With the control at maximum, the gain is about 20dB. 'DARK' SWITCH gives the option of using a 'conventional' sounding compression effect, or the more dramatic and original 'JOEMEEK' sound compression. The switch changes the characteristic of the release control... -
Page 7: Connections
JOEMEEK SC2.2 Stereo Compressor - User's guide be bypassed. When the switch is 'in', the input audio signal goes via the compression circuitry and is converted to 'sum and difference' mode. This ensures that the centre image stays perfectly in the centre even under heavy compression. -
Page 8: Initial Operation
JOEMEEK SC2.2 Stereo Compressor - User's guide INITIAL OPERATION Connect inputs and outputs and plug in mains cable When the unit is powered, the meter needle will be at '0' if the meter switch has been left in the 'compress' mode, otherwise, it will rest at the minimum position (if there is no input program material). - Page 9 1950's and early 60's. One of the reasons for this sound was an unusual time curve when the compression was being released; very obvious on cymbal crashes. This unique sound has been recreated in the SC2.2, and it can be heard by pressing the 'DARK' switch. This switched was named by a famous American record producer who first described this JOEMEEK effect as a 'dark' sound.
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Page 10: Problems
2 or pin 3, then it will sound OK but be just low in volume; unlike other equipment. These SC2.2 compressors are carefully checked at the factory and it is virtually impossible for there to be an electronic gain error! -
Page 11: What It Does
The photo electric effect make precisely the right sound; and, because the attack, release and compression curve shapes are so complex and interrelated, it is not possible to create a software algorithm for it: So there will never be an accurate JOEMEEK plug-in! (The 'dark' switch setting... -
Page 12: Regulations And Safety
FET. REGULATIONS AND SAFETY The JOEMEEK SC2.2 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 13: Tips On Use
Limit the kick separately (ideally with a Joemeek C2) then mix it back into the final mix. The SC2.2 is absolutely ideal for drums, the image stability gives the sound a control and perfect rigidity, the 'dark' switch adds a subtle depth. -
Page 14: Warranty Statement
JOEMEEK SC2.2 Stereo Compressor - User's guide control. SMALL GROUP RECORDING. Try compressing the backing but leave the bass outside the compression and compress it separately. GENERALLY , because the compressor is so extremely quiet and free of any nasty distortions, its quite OK to use it both on individual tracks, and on the mix, so I tend to use it individually on almost everything just to gain some individual warmth, then use it again on sub groups in the mix;... -
Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
Stereo Compressor - User's guide LOOK OUT FOR OTHER GREAT JOEMEEK PRODUCTS! The JOEMEEK VC3Q. Low cost, high quality and big sounds in a small package. This unit offers a quality mic pre amplifier, mono JOEMEEK compressor and EQ, all in a half rack package.
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