Meequalizer; Connecting Up The Equipment - Joemeek twinQCS User Manual

MEEQUALIZER

The equalisers fitted to the 'TwinQ' are similar to the original Joemeek Vc5;
that is, a simple shelving High frequency and low frequency equaliser, with
a mid frequency lift and cut, This equaliser is similar to early frequency
correction circuits used in recording studios in the late 1960s. It is musical
in its effect and can produce wide and dramatic variations without
unpleasant side effects.
The equaliser is placed in the circuit immediately following the compressor.
The on/off push-button switches the circuit into operation. The LF (low
frequency) gives shelving lift and cut of up to 15dB at 100Hz. The mid
frequency control gives peaking lift and cut of up to 15dB at approx.1.5KHz.
The 'Q' or bandwidth of the mid is set at approx. 1.1 with the lift or cut at
maximum, so that the effect of all but the most extreme lifts and cuts will be
musically pleasant to listen to. The HF (high frequency) control gives
shelving lift and cut of up to 15dB at 8KHz.
When using the equaliser, bear in mind that lifting any EQ will increase the
volume level in the channel and so can reduce the overload margin. Be
prepared to turn down the input gain to compensate.
BALANCED OUTPUT
The line level output from the Studio Channel is electronically balanced
which has the capability of driving up to +24dB into balanced circuits. The
digital outputs (if fitted) are SPDif. 24 bit.

CONNECTING UP THE EQUIPMENT

MICROPHONE INPUT (REAR PANEL)
The microphone input is an XLR connector. For best results the microphone
used should be balanced 200 ohm impedance Connections are
Pin 1 is ground or screen.
Pin 2 is positive phase or 'hot'
Pin 3 is negative phase (or ground for unbalanced).
To avoid impulsive 'clonks', plug in capacitor microphones before turning on
the phantom power.
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