Owner`s manual
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QUAD COMP/GATE
QUAD-COMP/GATE
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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Quad-Comp/Gate proces-
sor from Mackie. It is part of a family of digital outboard
gear based on our TT24 digital mixer engineering devel-
opments. We thought it would be good to share the love,
not to mention the design and engineering expertise
developed during the TT24 program.
The four channel gate/expander and compressor/
limiter has a friendly front panel and a host of features
that go beyond its simple appearance. Built-in indepen-
dent key lters for both the gate and compressor allow
for frequency-dependent gating and compression.
The simplicity of the interface makes the unit practi-
cal for entry level users, and fast enough for profession-
al live sound engineers in any environment and studio
application. The sound quality of the processing makes
the unit lovely for the high end user as well.
The Quad-Comp/Gate is stuffed full of compression
and gating, just waiting to be unleashed!
FEATURES
• 4 channels of digital compression/limiting and
gate/expansion
• Algorithms developed, tuned, pruned and
watered by Acuma Labs digital engineering
group
• Unique, easy to use front panel designed for
intuitive live use
• Individual gain reduction meters and output
meters for each channel
• Individual key ltering per gate and compressor
• 99 snapshots for instant store and recall of set-
tings
• Stereo Linking of channels A and B, C and D
• XLR and TRS I/O connections
• TRS Sidechain send and return connections
• Convenient 2RU rackmounted, rugged and
reliable design
• “Planet Earth” power-supply operates on volt-
ages between 100 and 240 VAC
• Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord
• Printed manual from nest genuine grown-in-
the-ground, gently cut down, tree-wood
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new
Quad Comp/Gate hooked up, and you’re probably not
going to read this manual at all. Or you might not admit
to it anyway.
If your conscience does get the better of you, read the
safety instructions and the Getting Started guide. These
will help you get things set up fast, so you can start us-
ing it right away. After that are the ever popular hook-up
diagrams that show some typical setups.
Then, when you have time, read the Features De-
scription section. This describes in detail every meter,
button, and connection point on the Quad-Comp/Gate.
Throughout this section you’ll nd illustrations with
each feature numbered. If you want to know more about
a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustra-
tion, notice the number attached to it, and nd that
number in the nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is criti-
cally important or unique to the Quad Comp/
Gate. For your own good, read them and
remember them. They will be on the nal test.
This icon leads you to in-depth explana-
tions of features and practical tips. While not
mandatory, they usually have some valuable
nuggets of information.
Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair
information.
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connec-
tors, TRS balanced connectors, TS unbalanced connec-
tors, and Insert connectors.
Appendix C shows the technical specications, and a
block diagram showing the internal signal path and gen-
eral goings-on within the Quad Comp/Gate. On a scale of
one to ten, you will nd the block diagram very useful.
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