Joemeek SixQ User Manual

Joemeek SixQ User Manual

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Joemeek User Guide
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  • Page 1 Joemeek User Guide v i s i t u s o n t h e w e b a t j o e m e e k . c o m...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Next Generation of Joemeek studio processors represents a quantum leap in the history of the Joemeek legend. Long regarded for its “Big Sound”, sixQ Controls at a Glance..........4 the original Joemeek gear was both revered and reviled for its somewhat “quirky”...
  • Page 3: Sixq Controls At A Glance

    EQ ON switch - turns the Meequalizer on. The LED lights when active. OUTPUT GAIN - the volume control or “Fader” for the output of the sixQ. SLOPE - sets the compression ratio applied to signals above threshold.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Note that if something is plugged into the Instrument input, anything plugged into the rear panel Line input will be cut off. This is the all-important front end to the sixQ. Its job is to accept any type Phantom power of microphone, instrument or other source of audio signal, and make it Most high-quality studio mics are “Phantom powered”, which is to say...
  • Page 5: Compressor

    So if the signal gets bigger, the volume is turned down. a point. It is a feature of the Joemeek compressor that the compression Various types of gain cell in common use include FETs, valves (tubes),...
  • Page 6: Meequalizer

    5kHz. This effectively covers the whole range of mid frequencies. of a sound can be modified. The sixQ Release is variable from 100mS up Cutting the Mid can reduce sibilance, boominess or other annoying to 3 seconds giving a wide variety of effects.
  • Page 7: Digital Interface

    “0”, then you have -10dBv coming out of the output Sleeve: ground sockets. In this way the output of the sixQ and another analog source can be fed into one digital input of a recorder or digital workstation. Digital Interface...
  • Page 8: Using The Compressor

    Keep an eye on the VU Meter when adjusting the EQ. When the red Set ‘COMPRESSION’ and ‘ATTACK’ fully anti-clockwise, with ‘SLOPE’ and LED (labeled “PEAK FSD”) lights, the sixQ is within 6dB of clipping. ‘RELEASE’ at mid-position. Press the ‘COMP’ push-button and turn up the Occasional flashes are OK but if it is on all the time, turn something ‘COMPRESSION’...
  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    2 kilos Compressor release time 0.1 sec to 3 sec (adaptive) Joemeek Limited Warranty THIS PRODUCT IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY replacement by Purchaser of any Product or part thereof shall extend the warranty period as to the entire Product. The specific warranty on...
  • Page 10: Serial Number

    User any license to use any trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of PMI Audio Group. Specifications and model numbers are subject to PMI, PMI AUDIO, TED FLETCHER, MEEQUALIZER, STUDIO PROJECTS, JOEMEEK, TOFT AUDIO DESIGNS, CURRENTSENSE, MEEKROPHONE, TRAKPAK, and (If it Sounds Right...It is Right!) are change without notice either registered trademarks or trademarks of PMI Audio Group in the U.S.A.

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