Page 1: Table Of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION page 2 INSTALLATION page 2 POWER CONNECTION Page 2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Page 3 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS page 5 OPERATION page 8 IF A FAULT DEVELOPS page 10 CONTACTING DRAWMER page 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION page 11 BLOCK DIAGRAM page 12...
Page 2 COPYRIGHT This manual is copyrighted © 2001 by Drawmer Electronics, Ltd. With all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Drawmer. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drawmer Electronics Ltd., warrants the Drawmer “Six-Pack” audio processor to...
Page 3: Safety Considerations
SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL DRAWMER Six-Pack Multi-Channel Surround Dynamics SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS CAUTION - MAINS FUSE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE ONLY WITH A FUSE THAT CONFORMS TO BS EN 60127-2:1991 SHEET III. 250 VOLT WORKING, TIME DELAY TYPE AND BODY SIZE OF 20mm x 5mm.
Page 4: Introduction
INSTALLATION The “Six-Pack” is designed for standard 19" rack mounting and occupies 3U of rack space. Avoid mounting the unit directly above power amplifiers or power supplies that radiate significant amounts of heat. Fibre or plastic washers may be used to prevent the front panel becoming marked by the mounting bolts.
Page 5: Audio Connections
The screens of the signal cables should be connected to the chassis connection on the XLR connector as opposed to connecting to pin1. The “Six-Pack” conforms to the EMC standards. Ground Loops: If ground loop problems are encountered, never disconnect the...
Page 6 “SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL Connecting the Six-Pack to a 5.1 Surround Mixing Desk...
Page 7: Control Descriptions
The adaptive expansion system used in the “Six-Pack” means, however, that setting up is not over-critical and the gating action is far more progressive.
Page 8 This feature enables the unit to pass audio even with no power applied to the “Six-Pack”. Normally the switch is used to compare the raw unprocessed signal verses with any expansion, compression and limiting of the audio input.
Page 9 SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL LINKING Link: Pressing the link switch on any channel causes it to be linked to and completely controlled from, the previous channel (to the left). Therefore, pressing link on channel 2, will link channels 1 and 2, with channel 1 being the master channel.
Page 10: Operation
The integral soft-knee feature of the “Six-Pack” renders these effects far less pronounced, but this factor should still be taken into consid In general, a higher compression ratio may be used than on a conventional compressor without compromising the sound quality.
Page 11 SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL LED flickers during a piece of quiet but wanted material that it is having a detrimental effect. When it first comes ears! Finally, set the Gain control to give the required output level using the level meter to guide you.
Page 12: If A Fault Develops
Drawmer Electronics Ltd., will be pleased to answer all application questions to enhance your usage of this equipment. Please address correspondence to: Drawmer (Technical Help line) : Coleman St.: Parkgate : Rotherham : S62 6EL : UK or, E-mail us on : tech@drawmer.co.uk...
Page 13: Technical Specification
SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Measurements taken at +4dBu operating level where applicable) INPUT IMPEDANCE MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +20dBu (bal), 100 (unbal) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL +20dBu BANDWIDTH <10Hz to 22KHz -1dB NOISE AT UNITY GAIN with Expander Off...
Page 14: Block Diagram
“SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL BLOCK DIAGRAM...

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