Joemeek twinQ2 User Manual

Q2 series dual studio channel

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MEEQUALIZER
48V
0
150
1k5
200
-3
+3
1k
-6
+6
85
400
PAD
-9
+9
50
-12
+12
40
650
-15
+15
300
LINE
Hz
dB
Hz
twin
LF FREQ
LF
MID FREQ
IRON
PREAMP
/
O
35(0)
-4
0
30
PEAK
40
-10
2:1
2
+4
25
45
+10
-15
20
50
18
60
+oo
-20
1:1
dB
dBu
INSTR
GAIN
COMPRESS
SLOPE
HPF
TM
OUTPUT
PEAK
0
0
FSD
-6
-20 -10
-3
+3
-3
+3
-10
2k
0
-6
+6
-6
+6
-15
3k
+4
-9
+9
-9
+9
-20
4k
-30
-oo
5k
-15
+15
-15
+15
+10
dB
dB
dB
MID
HF (12kHz)
GAIN
M E E K
6kHz
ON
OPTICAL COMPRESSOR
3:1
10
0.3
+8
+12
GR
+5
5:1
1
5
50
+3
+16
METER
2
10:1
1
100
0.1
3
0
+20
ms
sec
dB
ATTACK
RELEASE
MAKE UP
GAIN
ON
PRE
twinQ
Dual Studio Channel
User Guide
joemeek.com
MEEQUALIZER
48V
0
-7 -5 -3
150
200
0
-3
+3
1k
+3
-6
+6
85
400
VU
PAD
-9
+9
50
-12
+12
40
650
-15
+15
300
LINE
Hz
dB
LF FREQ
LF
MID FREQ
IRON
PREAMP
1
/
O
35(0)
-4
0
30
PEAK
40
-10
2:1
+4
25
45
+10
-15
COMP
20
50
18
60
+oo
-20
dB
dBu
EXT
INSTR
GAIN
COMPRESS
GR
CLK
LINK
HPF
2
2
OUTPUT
PEAK
0
0
FSD
1k5
-6
-3
+3
-3
+3
-10
2k
0
-6
+6
-6
+6
-15
3k
+4
-9
+9
-9
+9
-20
4k
-30
-oo
5k
-15
+15
-15
+15
+10
Hz
dB
dB
dB
MID
HF (12kHz)
GAIN
6kHz
ON
OPTICAL COMPRESSOR
3:1
10
0.3
+8
+12
GR
+5
5:1
1
5
50
+3
+16
2
1:1
10:1
1
100
0.1
3
0
+20
ms
sec
dB
SLOPE
ATTACK
RELEASE
MAKE UP
GAIN
ON
-7 -5 -3
-20 -10
0
+3
DUAL STUDIO
CHANNEL
VU
M E E K
J O E M E E K
2
METER
PRE
GR

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  • Page 1 J O E M E E K 35(0) 35(0) PEAK PEAK METER METER COMP 10:1 10:1 INSTR GAIN COMPRESS SLOPE ATTACK RELEASE MAKE UP INSTR GAIN COMPRESS SLOPE ATTACK RELEASE MAKE UP GAIN LINK GAIN twinQ twinQ Dual Studio Channel User Guide joemeek.com...
  • Page 2 Designed in England and assembled in China to strict Joemeek specifications, Joemeek is manufactured under the direction of and distributed exclusively by: PMI AUDIO GROUP USA: 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, CA 90247 toll free: 877-563-6335 fax: 310-323-0900 UK: Unit 4 Minerva Court...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. CAUTION 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose to DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
  • Page 4 Statement of RoHS Compliance Statement of WEEE Policy PMI Audio Group manufactures complete electronic PMI Audio Group manufactures many complete products which are covered by the European Union’s electronic products which are covered by the European “Removal of Hazardous Substances” directive Union’s “Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment”...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    JOEMEEK: the Legend Continues Controls at a Glance..........6 & 7 Joemeek studio processors represent a quantum leap in the history of the Joemeek legend. Long regarded for its "Big Sound", the original Joemeek gear was both revered and Overview..............5 reviled for its somewhat "quirky" nature. So we took the best Preamplifier............8...
  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    Controls at a Glance OUTPUT OUTPUT MEEQUALIZER MEEQUALIZER PEAK PEAK -7 -5 -3 -7 -5 -3 -20 -10 -20 -10 DUAL STUDIO CHANNEL LINE LINE M E E K M E E K twin LF FREQ MID FREQ HF (12kHz) GAIN LF FREQ MID FREQ...
  • Page 7 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE CAUTION NE PAS OUVRIR EN55103 EN60065 ENSURE CORRECT RATINGS www.joemeek.com WHEN REPLACING FUSES. ENSURE MAINS VOLTAGE AND FUSE RATINGS FUSE RATINGS: DESIGNED IN THE UK FOR PMI AUDIO ARE CORRECT BEFORE CONNECTING MAINS POWER. 230V~ T500mA MADE IN CHINA THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD.
  • Page 8: Preamplifier

    40dB to 60dB range being crammed into the last 1/6th of a turn. play back "silence" and the rest of the mix will probably be more All Joemeek preamps use a specially designed control that than 70dB louder than this noise and will mask it completely. Even...
  • Page 9: Insert Point

    AM and FM radio however, is still very much compressed to fit its restricted dynamic range. 5. Modification A compressor can change the dynamics, or "envelope" of the track and it is here that the Joemeek Compressor excels!
  • Page 10 1:1. As the compressor is driven harder, the ratio gain reduction occur in each channel, which causes the stereo rises to 5:1, at least up to a point. It is a feature of the Joemeek image to wander. The 'COMP LINK' switch avoids this problem by...
  • Page 11: Meequalizer

    Meequalizer The twinQ "Meequalizer" is a highly effective, versatile and musically rewarding three-band equalizer, or tone control system. Each stage allows boost or cut of up to 15dB around the frequency in question. The 'EQ' switch turns the equalizer on, and the green LED lights when active.
  • Page 12: Output Stage

    Digital Interface 'OUTPUT GAIN'. This output volume control provides up to 10dB The Joemeek Digital Audio Interface provides high quality digital of gain and also goes right down to nothing, so acting as a fader to audio outputs plus the ability to synchronize to an external word fade a sound out completely.
  • Page 13: Using The Twinq

    Using the twinQ Using the Compressor GETTING CONNECTED Start with the Compressor and Meequalizer off and adjust 'INPUT GAIN' and 'OUTPUT GAIN' so that the VU Meter reads The figure shows the twinQ being used instead of a mixing desk around 0dB.
  • Page 14: Using The Output Stage

    Troubleshooting Using the Output Stage 1) No Power (no lights work) Final adjustments to the output level can be made with the • Is the power supply plugged in (both ends)? 'OUTPUT GAIN' control, again keeping an eye on the VU meter •...
  • Page 15: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Notes Input impedances Mic: 1.2kohm; Line: 20kohm; Instrument: 2.2Mohm Pre-amp overall gain 18dB to 60dB (variable) Common mode rejection 70dB Equivalent input noise -127.5dBu (unweighted) Distortion 0.001% (below Compressor threshold) Frequency response 15Hz to 70kHz (-3dB) Maximum input before clipping Mic: +24dBu;...

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