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Symetrix 565E User Manual

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  • Page 1 565E Dual Compressor/ Limiter/Expander...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents 6408 216th St. SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA Tel (425) 778-7728 Fax (425) 778-7727 Email: symetrix@symetrixaudio.com...

  • Page 3: Front Panel

    HIGH(+)=PIN 2 MANUFACTURED IN LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON USA MAXIMUM 1/4"BALANCED SIDECHAIN SLEEVE=GROUND GROUND RING=LOW(-) SIDECHAIN OUT FABRIQUÉ AUX E.-U. PAR SYMETRIX INC., LYNNWOOD, WA USA. BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED TIP=HIGH(+) KEY INPUT RÉFÉREZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIÉ. Rear panel...

  • Page 4: Equipment Markings

    Operator Safety Summary Chapter 2 Equipment Markings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AVIS: NE PAS OUVRIR SEE OWNERS MANUAL.

  • Page 5: Fast Setup

    Fast Setup Chapter 3 Fast First-Time Setup WITCH ONTROL ETTING Refining Your Settings...
  • Page 6 Tutorial Chapter 4 Dynamics Processing Tutorial and 565E Functional Basics Compressors and Limiters Expanders and Gates...
  • Page 7 Ratio Gain versus Output Level Release Time...
  • Page 8 Setting the Threshold Control Interpreting the Displays Using the Sidechain...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Overview

    Front Panel Overview Chapter 5 Expander Section CH1 EXPANDER -18 -12 BYPASS FAST SLOW THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE The Compressor Controls CH1 COMPRESSOR FAST SLOW THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE RATIO (X:1)
  • Page 11 The Limiter Controls CH1 LIMITER BYPASS THRESHOLD (dBu) The Output Controls CH1 OUTPUT -10 0dBu CLIP BYPASS GAIN (dB) The Stereo Link Control STEREO LINK STEREO DUAL MONO...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Overview

    Rear Panel Overview Chapter 6 Power Connection AC INPUT 15 WATTS MAXIMUM FABRIQUÉ AUX E.-U. PAR SYMETRIX INC., LYNN RÉFÉREZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHN Audio Output Connections CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT BALANCED/ UNBALANCED BALANCED Sidechain/Key Input Connection SIDECHAIN INPUT Audio Input Connections...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Other Gear

    Chapter 7 Connecting to Other Gear Matching Levels vs Matching Impedances...
  • Page 14 Signal Levels I/O Impedances Polarity Convention Input and Output Connections...
  • Page 15 TERMINAL STRIP (+) = HIGH (-) = NOT USED = GROUND FROM NON-TRANSFORMER (ELECTRONIC) BALANCED OUTPUT (TYPICAL OF SYMETRIX PRODUCTS) TO UNBALANCED IN MALE TS PLUG FEMALE XLR TIP = HIGH PIN 1 = GROUND + LOW SLEEVE = GROUND +...
  • Page 16 Sidechain/Key Input Connection CHANNEL 2 INPUT CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT SIDECHAIN CHANNE TYPICAL CONNECTIONS GROUND=PIN 1 LANCED/ BALANCED/ BALANCED/ BALANCED BALANCED LOW(-)=PIN 3 BALANCED INPUTS OUTPUTS UNBALANCED INPUT UNBALANCED HIGH(+)=PIN 2 1/4"BALANCED SIDECHAIN SLEEVE=GROUND GROUND RING=LOW(-) SIDECHAIN OUT BALANCED BALANCED TIP=HIGH(+) KEY INPUT KEY IN MUSIC KEYBOARD...
  • Page 17 CHANNEL 2 INPUT CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT SIDECHAIN CHANNE TYPICAL CONNECTIONS GROUND=PIN 1 LANCED/ BALANCED/ BALANCED/ BALANCED BALANCED LOW(-)=PIN 3 ALANCED UNBALANCED INPUT UNBALANCED INPUTS OUTPUTS HIGH(+)=PIN 2 1/4"BALANCED SIDECHAIN SLEEVE=GROUND GROUND RING=LOW(-) SIDECHAIN OUT BALANCED BALANCED TIP=HIGH(+) KEY INPUT RETURN RETURN SEND GROUND...
  • Page 18 Applications Chapter 8 Vocal Level Smoothing CH1 COMPRESSOR FAST SLOW THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE RATIO (X:1) Removing Noise from Vocal Tracks CH1 EXPANDER -18 -12 BYPASS FAST SLOW THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE Constant Level Paging CH1 COMPRESSOR FAST SLOW THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE RATIO (X:1)
  • Page 19 Paging with Ducking CH1 EXPANDER CH1 COMPRESSOR CH1 LIMITER CH1 OUTPUT -10 0dBu CLIP DUAL COMPRESSOR/ BYPASS LIMITER/ EXPANDER BYPASS FAST SLOW FAST SLOW BYPASS AUDIO THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE RATIO (X:1) THRESHOLD (dBu) GAIN (dB) INPUT TO SIDECHAIN FROM AUDIO KEY INPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 20: Keyed Bass

    Keyed Bass CH1 EXPANDER CH1 COMPRESSOR CH1 LIMITER CH1 OUTPUT -10 0dBu CLIP DUAL PRE-AMP COMPRESSOR/ BYPASS LIMITER/ FROM BASS EXPANDER BYPASS FAST SLOW FAST SLOW BYPASS GUITAR AUDIO THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE THRESHOLD (dBu) RELEASE RATIO (X:1) THRESHOLD (dBu) GAIN (dB) INPUT TO SIDECHAIN FROM AUDIO...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart...

  • Page 22: Architects And Engineers Specifications

    Attack Time 2 mS 25 degrees C. Release Time 180 mS to 2.5 S In the interest of continuous product improvement, Symetrix, Inc. Threshold -40 dBu to +20 dBu reserves the right to alter, change, or modify these specifications Ratio 1:1 to 10:1 without prior notice.

  • Page 23: Warranty And Service

    Chapter 11 Warranty and Service 565E Limited Warranty Limitation of Liability...
  • Page 24 Servicing the 565E 778-7728 In-warranty repairs Out-of-warranty repairs...

  • Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity

    Chapter 12 Declaration of Conformity 6408 216th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA, 565E Dual Compressor/Limiter/Expander EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use. EN 50081-1 Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic emission standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.
  • Page 26 6408 216th St. SW Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043 Tel: (425) 778-7728 Fax: (425) 778-7727...

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