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- Page 1 VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel JOEMEEK C O M P R E S S I O N C O M P R E S S I O N VC1Q Studio Channel CurrentSense mic/instrument pre amp Meequalizer photo optical compressor enhancer/de-esser "If it sounds right;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Regulations and safety - Warranty 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... -
Page 4: The Joemeek Studio Channel Vc1Q
Studio Channel THE JOEMEEK Studio Channel VC1 The JOEMEEK STUDIO CHANNEL VC1 is a development of historic tried and tested circuits and designs from the 1960's to the present day, combined in a single outboard rack unit by acknowledged leaders in analogue technology. -
Page 5: Noise
- User's guide Studio Channel Best results are achieved by using a quality condenser microphone, such as the JOEMEEK JM47 or even tube based TB-47. A new design of phantom power system assures adequate power for any 48V phantom microphone. -
Page 6: Balanced And Unbalanced
BALANCED AND UNBALANCED The JOEMEEK Studio Channel is designed to be used in the best studios where most (if not all) interconnections are 'balanced'. Balanced operation means that the audio is carried on two wires working in opposite phase. - Page 7 VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel Turn the INPUT GAIN knob down to minimum then, If you are using a capacitor microphone, plug in the microphone, then switch on the phantom power by pressing in the 'Phantom' switch. (Do it in that order). NOTE. Some phantom powered microphones take several minutes to reach correct working conditions.
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Page 8: The Compressor
- User's guide Studio Channel 2. THE COMPRESSOR And now for the part of the JOEMEEK Studio Channel that gives it character; - the compressor. The compressor is a photoelectric device where the sound triggers light emitting diodes which in turn control the resistance of a photo sensitive resistor. -
Page 9: Using The Compressor
The musical effect is that VCA compressors sound muddy and flat, while the historic compressors sound lively and retain sparkle. But all compressors change the sound to some extent. The JOEMEEK Studio Channel compressor adds 'punch' and 'bite' without the dull muddiness of all others. -
Page 10: Compressor Control Explanations
In rock music, it is possible to use considerable amounts of compression (10dB or more) and still for the effect to be slight. in classical recording, conventional compression is frowned upon but the JOEMEEK compressor can be used to great effect if handled gently. -
Page 11: Compression Problems
3. THE GAIN MAKE-UP AMPLIFIER The JOEMEEK compressor is essentially a passive piece of electronics. That means that under compression, when the audio signals are being pushed down in compression, there needs to be a high grade amplifier after it to bring the audio signal back to normal volume. -
Page 12: Meequalizer
Studio Channel 4. MEEQUALIZER The equaliser fitted to the VC1Q is similar to the original Joemeek Vc5; that is, a simple shelving High frequency and low frequency equaliser, with a mid frequency lift and cut, with selectable frequency. This equaliser is similar to early frequency correction circuits used in recording studios in the late 1960s. -
Page 13: Using The Enhancer
VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel create beautiful sounds. Overused it can be horrible. USING THE ENHANCER Once a signal is going through the Studio Channel, press the ‘IN/OUT’ push-button (which turns on the green LED), turn up the 'DRIVE' control until the yellow Enhance LED starts to brighten on peak sounds. -
Page 14: Connecting Up The Equipment
VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel CONNECTING UP THE EQUIPMENT MICROPHONE The microphone input is an XLR connector. There is a connector fitted to the front and the rear panel for convenience. ONLY ONE OF THE CONNECTORS SHOULD BE USED AT ANY ONE TIME they are wired in parallel. -
Page 15: Front Panel Controls
PHANTOM POWER SWITCH. Press this switch to select 48V phantom power for capacitor microphones such as the JOEMEEK JM47. A red LED shows that phantom power is selected. Do not switch on phantom power when dynamic microphones are being used. -
Page 16: Technical Specification
VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel output control) or the amount of compression being applied. - VU SWITCH selects 'compression' or 'VU' mode for the VU meter. ENHANCER IN/OUT selects the enhancer. An LED shows that it is in circuit. DRIVE is a rotary control that sets the amount of high frequencies that are fed to the enhancer 'sidechain'. - Page 17 VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel OVERLOAD MARGIN · 30dB on Mic and Line inputs in normal operation. GAIN · Line in -6dB to 24dB · Instrument in 0dB to 35dB · Mic in 15dB to 70dB · Insert gain 10dB NOISE ·...
- Page 18 VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel ENHANCER · Performance details not released. · VC1Q version allows harmonic enhancement and de-ess effect. · Controls for Q, Drive and effect mix. MEEQUALIZER · Shelving high and low frequency controls (8K and 100Hz) ·...
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Page 19: Digital Upgrade
- User's guide Studio Channel VC1Qcs Digital Upgrade The VC1Qcs can be upgraded simply to have a digital output. This enables high quality transfer of audio into digital systems, without affecting the performance of the existing analogue outputs. The optional VC1QD digital board can be purchased directly from JOEMEEK (sales@joemeek.net) and fitted simply by a customer without... -
Page 20: Regulations And Safety
- User's guide Studio Channel REGULATIONS AND SAFETY The JOEMEEK Studio Channel has been designed and built to conform to all known safety requirements in the world. Within the European Union the Studio Channel easily meets the requirements for electrostatic and electromagnetic emissions, and conforms to all safety requirements of the European Common Market. - Page 21 VC1Q - User's guide Studio Channel LOOK OUT FOR OTHER JOEMEEK PRODUCTS! THE JOEMEEK Jm47 ‘Meekrophone’ True condenser 1” gold diaphragm microphone, with a transformer coupling for supreme sound. Supplied with pictured shockmount, case and 5m cable. The JOEMEEK Stereo compressor SC2.2 Classic stereo compression for great mixes Classic EQ from Trident-MTA, the A-Range.
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