SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 CQ15/CQ31 Graphic EQualizer + compressor Version 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered to before operating this equipment. Retain Instructions: Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow Instructions: All operation and user instructions should be followed.
SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 FOREWORD Dear Customer, Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM Pro Audio products by purchasing this unit. The CQ15/CQ31 was designed to be a comprehensive audio processor for home, project and professional studios, live sound rental companies, repair centers, schools and fixed installations—in short, virtually any and all venues where audio products are used.
The CQ15 and CQ31 combination graphic equalizers / optical compressors offer control over both frequency and level in a convenient single-space rackmount format. The stereo CG15 and monophonic CQ31 are ideally suited for a variety of live and installed sound applications, and are equally at home in the equipment racks of bass players, keyboardists, and DJs. 25 ON 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.
SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 CQ15/CQ31 rear panel connections Your CQ15/CQ31 is designed to accommodate a variety of balanced and unbalanced audio connections, allowing for easy installation in both live and studio environments.
The CQ15 features 15 adjustable frequency bands per channel spaced at 2/3-octave intervals. The CQ31 features 31 adjustable frequency bands spaced at 1/3-octave. Both units offer the same complement of controls. Faders Raise the fader above the 0dB line to boost EQ at the chosen band; lower the fader to attenuate the EQ. MPRESSOR 50 ACK Hz W C UT 0.1 31.5 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 63 100 160 250 400 630 1k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.
SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 optical compressor The CQ15/CQ31 offers significantly greater functionality than traditional graphic equalizers thanks to the inclusion of an optical compressor on each audio channel. The compressor can be used to tame transient peaks without needing to adjust the EQ, to tighten up the source signal’s low end, or to smooth out a live mix—the applications are virtually limitless! Comp Use this rotary control to set the compression ratio.
Release The release control sets the time (in seconds) that it takes for the compressor to return to 0dB gain reduction in the absence of a source signal. Short release times create a more exaggerated effect (”pumping and breathing"), whereas long release times produce a more natural sound. AEQ BEQ Switch and Status LED Use this control to place the compressor in the signal path either before (BEQ) or after (AEQ) the equalizer. When the status LED is illuminated, the compressor is in AEQ mode.
SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 WARRANTY SM Pro Audio warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of retail purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations. If any defects occur within the specified warranty period that are not caused by normal wear or inappropriate use, SM Pro Audio shall, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product.
To obtain warranty service, you must contact SM Pro Audio for a Return Authorization number before returning the product (Tel.: +61 3 9555 8081; service@smproaudio.com). All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. No products will be accepted for warranty service without a Return Authorization number The product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the Return Authorization number, to: SM Pro Audio Service Department, W25 26-28 Roberna St.
SM PRO AUDIO CQ15/CQ31 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SM Pro Audio.
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