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EQ230 / EQ430 Operation Manual
The EQ230 and EQ430 with X-Drive™ processing are two and four channel
precision 30-band graphic equalizers designed to elevate the performance of any
system. The XD Network™ software with USB connectivity offers total control with
the processing flexibility required for both installation and live use. The EQ230 and
EQ430 are next generation tools for critical sound processing between the mixer and
power amp.
The EQ X-Drive series can improve the sound of main speakers, monitor systems or
multi-zone applications with exacting EQ adjustments, but also with reduced
feedback, driver protection and time correction of speaker placement. Each channel
includes 30 bands of 1/3 octave constant-Q filters, 4
filters, Gain, Limiter with Threshold and Delays up to 120mS for distance alignments.
System Presets allow storage and recall of your preferred settings to get the most out
of each element in your system.
A high contrast 2x24 graphic display allows programming from the front panel. For
remote settings, use the intuitive USB interface (see carvin.com/XD). Onboard
memory capacity has enough storage to contain up to sixteen complete system EQ
configurations, or store unlimited configurations on your PC or MAC. Premium 24-bit
A/D and D/A converters offer low noise and full 20-20kHz bandwidth with extremely
low latency processing. The EQ X-Drive series provide multi-channel EQ's with an
easy to use interface, high order AD/DA converters and first-rate components in a
space and weight saving 1U package, making them a valuable addition to any rack.
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  • Page 1 30-band graphic equalizers designed to elevate the performance of any system. The XD Network™ software with USB connectivity offers total control with the processing flexibility required for both installation and live use. The EQ230 and EQ430 are next generation tools for critical sound processing between the mixer and power amp.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Functions 2. Safety and Warranty Information 3. Rear Panel Connections and Features AC power Ground lift switch Audio Inputs Audio Outputs 4. Front Panel Controls and Settings 4.A. System Menu Copy Channel Save System Load System Reset Channels to Flat Channel reset procedure...
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
  • Page 4: Ac Power

    Ground Lift switch: Lifts the signal grounds to solve ground loop issues in complex setups. ™ USB type B jack: For connection to a computer using Carvin’s XD EQ software with a full screen graphic interface and for firmware updating.
  • Page 5: System Menu

    4. Front Panel: FREQUENCY BAND SELECTORS (numbered 25 through 20K) Selects which frequency band to be adjusted in Hertz (Hz). Adjust with UP/DOWN. 4.A. SYSTEM MENU: Press the SYSTEM button to open the SYSTEM menu and to select parameter. Use UP/DOWN buttons to move through the menu pages or adjust parameters. Press EXIT to return to the Channel screens.
  • Page 6: Utility Menu

    < - Page 2 - > DELAY MEMORY (Press UTILITY then UP) ~ This screen displays how much memory is remaining for use. The EQ230/EQ430 starts with a total of 120mS of delay memory. As you assign more delay to channels, the remaining available memory time decreases.
  • Page 7: Channel Settings

    (milliseconds/microseconds), Feet/Inches or Meters/mm. (change units in the UTILITY menu). The total amount of delay available for the EQ230/EQ430 is 120 milliseconds (120ft./36.5M). Each time a delay is added, it deletes it from the total time available for the system. For example, a Stereo system may have up to a maximum of 60mS for each of the 2 channels.
  • Page 8: High Pass Filter (Low Cut)

    - Channel Settings continued - CHANNEL SCREEN PAGE 3: [press SELECT to access parameters] Channel selection Limiter threshold in dB High Pass Filter (Low Cut) Frequency Low Pass Filter (High Cut) Frequency LIMITER: The Limiter is used to protect amplifiers, speakers and recordings by controlling peaks in the signal output which would otherwise cause distortion and clipping.
  • Page 9: Serial Connections

    5. The XD software is now ready to use by double-clicking the Carvin XD Serial ™ Control icon on your desktop. When linking to the EQ230 or EQ430 hardware, the device should be connected via the USB cable and powered on before the software is started.
  • Page 10 EQ230/EQ430 hardware memory. To perform a EQ230/EQ430 firmware update: 1. Download new firmware to your computer from www.carvin.com/XD. 2. Save the file in a known location on your computer. 3. Click on the “UPLOAD FIRMWARE” button at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 11: Sync To Software

    All changes made on the computer screen will be sent to the EQ230/EQ430. SYNC TO HARDWARE (top right area of screen) Click on this button to display the settings from the EQ230/EQ430 onto the computer screen. All changes made on the computer screen will be sent to the EQ230/EQ430.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    6. SPECIFICATIONS: CARVIN X-Drive EQ430/EQ230 INPUTS: Female XLR connectors: 10kOhm, balanced 1/4” connectors: 10kOhm, unbalanced Maximum Input +18 dBu OUTPUTS: Male XLR connectors: 150 Ohms, balanced 1/4” connectors: 150 Ohms, unbalanced Maximum Output +18 dBu Dynamic Range 114dB unweighted 20Hz – 20kHz Frequency Response 20Hz –...

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