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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 What to Connect Where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 A First Look at the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Understanding the EQ Killer . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Welcome to Electrix! We would like to thank you for purchasing EQ Killer, a customizable Kill Box for DJ’s and producers. EQ Killer represents an entirely new concept in musical electronics, unique in both its "hands on" ease of use and "retro/futuristic" design. EQ Killer’s unique industrial design allows it to be used in a 10" rack mount or as a desktop tool. We’ve even included a joiner plate to connect two Mod products together to fit in a 19" rack.
QUICK START • What to Connect to Where Here is the simplest way to pass audio signals through EQ Killer and create effects: Connect the Power Transformer here. Connect turntables or other audio inputs here. Use this output to send a signal to an effects processor. Use this input to return a signal from an effects processor. Select phono or line input level. Use these line level outputs to connect to the mixer or power amplifier.
QUICK START • A First Look at the Controls Momentary & Band Kill Buttons: The momentary buttons are used to "play" the band killing effect in time with the music. The Band Kill buttons latch the Band Kill effect on or off. When a Band Kill is latched on, its associated Momentary button will turn it off and bypass the Band Kill effect. Band Level Controls: Use these to adjust the volume of each band. Band gain is at unity when the band level control is returned to the notched position at 12:00.
Understanding the EQ Killer • Front Panel Momentary & Band Kill Buttons: The momentary buttons Level (dB) -6 0 LOW, MID and HI Band Level Controls: This sets the amount of the band to be introduced to the music. At the center dented position there is no change in the band signal level, this is commonly known as "Unity gain". When a band has been "Killed", the band level control sets the Effect send level for that band. The Band Level controls allow for up to 6 dB of gain per band.
Understanding the EQ Killer • Back Panel Power Input: This input will accept the Electrix MOD power adapter only. The unit is active as soon as power is applied. Phono/Line Switch: When connecting a turntable set this switch to Phono. For all other inputs set the switch to Line. If your unit is sounding distorted or too quiet check to make sure this switch is in the correct position. Note: All line level inputs and outputs on the EQ Killer are nominal at +4dBu.
Understanding the EQ Killer • Signal Path “Input 1 Selected, High Band Killed” Input 1 Output 1 (Bypass Path) Input 2 Output 2 Input Select LOW Kill MID Kill HIGH Kill Crossover Effect Return Effect Send
Performance Guide Set-up 1: Pre Mixer- 2 Sources In this setup the two sound sources are connected directly to Inputs 1 & 2 respectively. The outputs are then fed to two channels on the mixer. This is advantageous in a live situation as EQ Killer can be auditioned (cued) while the other source is playing. Selecting Input 2 effectively bypasses the EQ Kill circuit. Set-up 2: Pre Mixer-1 Source In this setup the sound source is connected directly to Input 1. Output 1 is then fed to the mixer. English...
Performance Guide Set-up 3: Post Mixer This is a simple set-up for stereo processing of the entire mix. Cueing is not possible with this setup, so use it only after extensive experimentation with the EQ Killer. Send from the outputs of your mixer to Input 1 of EQ Killer. Set the phono/line switch for Input 1 to line. Use Output 1 to send to your amplification. Note: Switching to Input 2 now acts as a bypass, it will not cut the signal.
Performance Guide Set-up 5: Adding Outboard Effects Processors It’s easy to add outboard effects to the EQ Killer. In fact, the different Electrix Mods are designed to be routed to each other for complex modular processing. Here’s an example of how to connect the EQ Killer FX Loop to an Electrix Filter Queen. You can use this setup to isolate vocals or instruments on the EQ Killer, then tweak the Filter Queen. This allows you to filter sweep just the vocals without effecting the surrounding lows or highs.
Artist Applications Rhythm Simplifier Kill all three bands and listen to the source though each band independently. Adjust the frequency controls so that the LOW band controls the bass and kick drum level. And the Hihat is isolated to the Hi Band. Now momentarily tap each band like a drum machine to impose a simpler rhythm onto the music. Effect Pronto Kill the MID band and use the frequency controls to eliminate as much of the vocal sound as possible.
Artist Applications HIGH Pass / LOW Pass Filter Kill the LOW and Hi band. Now use the frequency control to band limit the MID band. This is useful for all types of production - from voicing instruments to creating LOW-fi sound to getting the famous "telephone" sound. Basic Filter Sweep Set the HIGH X-Over Frequency all the way to the top. "Kill" the HIGH band, and then sweep the HIGH X-Over frequency through its range for filter sweeping effects. Basic Crossover Kill the LOW Band.
Specifications INPUT Connectors: Max Input Level: Impedance: RCA (Phono) -20dBV 47KΩ RCA (Line) +18dBu 47KΩ RCA 1KΩ +18 dBu RCA 1KΩ +18 dBu PHONO >75db <0.3% 10Hz-20.0kHz RCA >90db <0.3% 10Hz-20.
Saftey and Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
