Dynax2 mk4 manual - Mastering Mansion
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1. Infinite 1 UNITY GAIN dB OUT COMPRESSOR LIMITER Pa BRICK WALL N ANTIDYNA ka dB IN ALSO DYNAX2 RATIOS Warning Because of overcompression curve in the ANTIDYNA mode we had to compensate the loss of level up to about 40dB gain reduction by a special setting that apply a gain of 10dB at the output stage This permits you to compare different ratios while processing and achieve high output levels Remember this particular point and take care about your ears and monitors COMPRESSION This setting control the amount of gain reduction This button is stepped controlled The more you turn clock wise the more you compress SENSITIVITY There is a sensitivity switch on rear panel Normal position is engaged If you need less sensitivity high level mastering for exemple this switch should be at off position MAKE UP Make Up is output gain As DYNAX2 is a forward compressor it not affect compression Warning Output gain stage is based on a mic preamp design using selected opamp and transformer You have a lot of gain Unity is performed at around 3 when in Limiter mode You can set both L and R output levels Basics settings Mastering Compressor or Limiter mode Bass Drive at 200 Attack 5 release 6 turn Compression knob in order to achieve 2 3 dB Electric bass Brick Wall mode Bass drive at 200 or 300 attack 4 Release 2 or 7 Snare usual Limiter mode Bass drive2. External side chain input is unbalanced on a 6 35 Jack connector Input Left could be used as mono input in case of processing mono signal in this case use SC control Left or ext Controls POWER When up this switch powers on the unit When normal operating Vu meter is lighted normal when in dimmed when By Pass BY PASS This function is a real hardware bypass When in By Pass mode upper position meter light is dimmed Meter shows gain reduction or input levels This function permits you to prepare a off line gain reduction Meter lighted the sound is processed Please note that if DYNAX2 is not powered the machine is in By Pass mode VU Red VU L meters L channel output except if machine is in By Pass mode input VU R meters R channel output except if machine is in By Pass mode input GR monitors gain reduction Over modulation cleverly turns the blue hue of the meter to a strong red Turning to Red light allows you to see over levels at output stage even when you re metering GR At power up needle is not in his roght position This is normal the unit shall warm The needle when warm is on the orange dot position If not you could perform meter 0 position Place the machine in your rack and allow 3 hours warming Limiting position ratio no signal Vu selector on GR adjust the left screw you can find left above the GR VU selector Position at 1dB Antidyna posi
3. detail the exact problem that the unit is experiencing including failure conditions system signal flow exact failure manifestation events and actions leading to the failure etc Also be able to quickly provide contact information and the unit s serial number It is highly recommended that customers do not attempt to troubleshoot their own units or have them serviced at unauthorized repair centers Opening the case of the unit will void the AL SO warranty These measures also act to protect AL SO intellectual property so that AL SO may continue to design high end professional audio peripherals In any case allways refer to this manual or contact your autorized dealer List is available at www alsoaudio com ALternate SOundings AL SO is trade company of Audio amp Tech 42 Bis route de Villiers 41 100 Vend me France www alsoaudio com sales alsoaudio com Thanks for buying DYNAX2 This Analog Dynamic Processor is manufactured in France Europe This original machine has been designed by Olivier Bolling in july 2003 and first mono version machines produced in june 2006 Description Dynax2 is a dynamic processor designed for mixing tracking and audio mastering The unit use a very low distortion circuit allowing to act directly on the signal shape without adding built in native distortion The Dynax2 aims at both compressing and limiting musical material from the most transparent to the most harsh and powerfu
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5. ALTERNATE SOUNDINGS AL SO DYNAX MK4 version From serial 7000 October 2012 Ts 7J Dynamic sound shaper USER MANUAL Audio amp Tech shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions in this manual nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the conditions set forth below for one year after the original purchase date of the product AL SO will repair the product free of charge in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship according to the French laws All repairs are made in Factory packaging shippement and insurances in charge of the machine owner AL SO may exchange new or rebuilt parts for defective parts Please contact the factory for an RMA number prior to shipment No product will be accepted for warranty service without a pre issued RMA number This warranty is extended only to an original purchaser of the product from AL SO or an authorized reseller of AL SO Products that are purchased from unauthorized resellers do not have any warranty coverage A valid purchase receipt or other valid proof of purchase will be required before warranty service is provided This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and does not cover damages which occur in shipment or failures resulting from accident misuse line power surges mishandling maintenance alterations and modifications of the prod
6. Full attack 3 Release 5Compression in order to achieve 3 to 10 dB Snare fast mode Brickwall mode Bass drive Full Attack Fully Counter Clock Wise CCW Release CCW Perform an at least 12 dB reduction and try harder change carefully release and attack Antidyna start with compression at maximum attack and release fastest Change Compression in order to have the good pumping effect Try other time constants settings Note Antidyna could be performed only if you provide high levels Of course you can use any settings you want Music is the only way Technical specifications Sometimes we can say generaly there is a lot of difference between what people claims and what we can measure at the office In addition we say that we are creating musical instruments and that the relationship between measurement and listening is not so crystal clear So the only way to know if a machine suits your taste and make the job you want is to test it by yourself For sure DYNAX technical specifications are the good ones regarding distorsion noise dynamic range and bandwith MK4 version what s new First version was DYNAX it was mono A very few units were produced 2 version was DYNAX2 stereo 3nd version was DYNAX2 with replacement of Jensen 990C AOP by a new one with better common mode rejection and less noise 4nd version was only developed for DYNAXM sharing PCB with DYNAX2 Cases PCB etc have changed but
7. IDENTAL DAMAGES THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU AL SO s ROHS and CE Compliance With respect to Article 2 1 and 3 of the RoHS Directive the Dynax falls under category 9 Equipment in this category are completely exempt from requirements of the RoHS Directive Nevertheless the Dynax is compliant with the RoHS Directive The unit is compliant to CE rules Power supply is compliant to CEI EN 61558 2 6 IMPORTANT Operating the unit before the unit is totally warm may cause the Dynax not to work at its full potential Plug the unit in well ahead of the time you will to need it One hour is a good start Warming of the meter section can take one hours too You may have to use a screwdriver to perform a more accurate metering calibration after warming time The temperature rise is no cause for concern but allowing for some airflow is always a benefit from a long term reliability standpoint It is strongly recommended that the Dynax be left powered on for fixed installations Front panel legend markings reflect approximate values which may vary from unit to unit due to components tolerances environmental conditions normal aging etc THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Warning risk of electric shock if cover is removed Opening cover void your guaranty In the event of unit operational failure contact AL SO service and technical support or your geographic authorized distributor Please be prepared to describe in
8. ll way The Dynax signal flow only uses high end selected components including the followings DC servo input stages Optical gain reduction unit Hi end audio output transformers from SOWTER company UK The unit also have fully balanced inputs and outputs Some units have no output transformers and are electronically balanced option BY PASS is a real hardware By Pass relaying input to output allowing you to compare original and processed signal LEFT SPIO EINE BALANCED INPUT BALANCED OUT SOWTER TRANSFORMER UNBALANCED OUT OPTION OPTO CELL BALANCED OUT BALANCED INPUT SOWTER TRANSFORMER UNBALANCED THRESHOLD i DE a a oai ioi OUT OPTION RATIOS o p ATTACK RELEASE ASSEMBLY SC SWITCH UNBALANCED SIDE CHAIN IN BASS DRIVE ALSO DYNAX 2 FILTER Supplies The unit must always be grounded This is an important point regarding safety Unit could operate on 115VAC or 230 VAC Please always verify the 110 230V switch position on rear panel Contact an authorized technician in order to be sure of this setting before connecting to mains Don t panic anyway generally if machine set at 230V on 110V mains no damage And if set at 110V with 230V mains normally fuse makes its job Fuses are 200mA Slow Blow for 230V operation and could be kept for 110 V Connections The unit also have fully balanced inputs and outputs Pin 2 hot
9. tion ratio no signal Vu selector on GR adjust the right screw you can find left above the GR VU selector Position at 1dB DYNAX M mastering version No Antidyna perform just for Limiting position Side Chain SC This button allows the user to choose wich signal will drive the compression betwin the three following settings L the L input signal will drive the compression for both channels L R areal mono sommation from the inputs of both Land R drives the compression The perfect stereo mode Ext rear jack input unbalanced mono drives the compression Bass drive The bass drive setting consists in a high pass filter into side chain path that gives the user the power to act on the side chain signal command only No filtering on audio path For example with this command it is possible to avoid the low bass string from a bass guitar to always trigger compression 300 200 and 100 are the HPF amount that drives the compression Full is for full audio band no filtering Ratios Dynax2 previously offers 3 ratios Limiter Brickwall and Antidyna Diagrams shown at attack and release fastests and for understanding Dynax2 is a progressive knee dynamic processor From serial number 5000 DYNAX2 has a soft Compressor ratio This is usefull for vocals and mastering Due to the particular Dynax Knne and the low distorsion unit we can consider COMPRESSOR is around 4 1 LIMITER 10 1 BRICKWALL
10. uct or service by an unauthorized service center or personnel AL SO reserves the right to deny warranty service to products that have been used in rental service bureau or similar businesses This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS AL SO DOES NOT BY VIRTUE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR BY ANY COURSE OF PERFORMANCE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AL SO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED INDEMNITIES AL SO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY LOSSES OR DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES TO RECORDINGS TAPES OR DISKS DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION LOSS OF GOODWILL COVER OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF AL SO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES ANY DAMAGES THAT AL SO IS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ORIGINAL COST PAID TO AL SO FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT BECAUSE SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INC
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