Getting Started - Focusrite Platinum Penta Preset Stereo Compressor Manuel D'utilisation

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING AND COMPRESSING A VOCAL
1. Ensure that nothing other than the mains supply is connected to your Penta
it on via the POWER switch on the right hand side of the unit.
2. Connect the left line output of the Penta
mono (unbalanced) TRS connector, choosing +4dBu or –10 dBV (using the switch on
the rear panel) to match the input levels on your recorder. If you are unsure of which
level is required, refer to the manual of your recording device.
3. Switch MIC/INST 'in'.
4. Ensure that INPUT GAIN is set to minimum.
5. Connect a microphone to MIC INPUT via an XLR cable.
6. If necessary, switch +48V in. If you are unsure whether your microphone requires this
phantom power, refer to its handbook, as phantom power will damage some microphones.
7. Increase INPUT GAIN until the INPUT LEVEL meter peaks at –2 when the loudest
signal is present.
8. Select the VOCALS preset, using the left and right scrolling switches.
9. Engage COMPRESSOR IN switch.
10. Adjust the PRESET MODIFY parameters if you wish. If you would like to use the
unmodified preset, set all controls to their central détente positions.
RECORDING AND COMPRESSING A GUITAR OR BASS
1. Follow steps 1-4 above.
2. Connect a guitar or bass to the INSTRUMENT INPUT via a mono (unbalanced) TRS
connector.
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3. Increase INPUT GAIN until the INPUT LEVEL meter peaks at –2 when the loudest
signal is present.
4. Select appropriate preset, using the left and right scrolling switches.
5. Engage COMPRESSOR IN switch.
6. Adjust the PRESET MODIFY parameters if you wish. If you would like to use the
unmodified preset, set all controls to their central détente positions.
COMPRESSING A STEREO MIX
1. Ensure that nothing other than the mains supply is connected to your Penta
it on via the POWER switch on the right hand side of the unit.
2. Connect the line inputs and outputs of the Penta™ to the mix inserts of your mixing
board, via a 'Y' connector, choosing +4dBu or –10 dBV (using the switch on the rear
panel) to match the input levels on your recorder. If you are unsure of which level is
required, refer to the manual of your recording device.
3. Ensure that the MIC/INST switch is disengaged
4. Ensure that INPUT GAIN is set to minimum.
5. Increase INPUT GAIN until the INPUT LEVEL meter peaks at –2 when the loudest
signal is present.
6. Select MIX (PUMP) preset, using the left and right scrolling switches.
7. Engage COMPRESSOR IN switch.
8. Adjust the PRESET MODIFY parameters if you wish. If you would like to use the
unmodified preset, set all controls to their central detent positions.
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