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TUBE COMPOSER® T1952www.behringer.comVersion 1.1 October 2001Users ManualENGLISH

10TUBE COMPOSER T1952Fig. 1.3: Control elements of the peak limiter and tube sections17The VU METER can display three levels: the actual gain reductio

11TUBE COMPOSER T19522628 3031292725Fig. 1.4: Back panel of the TUBECOMPOSER25SERIAL NUMBER. Please complete and return the warranty card wit

12TUBE COMPOSER T19522.1 Compression/levelling/limiting/clippingNow that the functions of the individual sections have been clearly explained, we woul

13TUBE COMPOSER T1952ThresholdGain 0 dBInputOutput1:ooNoise Gate,Expander, 1:8IRC-CurveFig. 2.1: IRC curve characteristic of the expanderThe result is

14TUBE COMPOSER T1952If the controls are set correctly, the drum sounds will be dry, sharp and clearly defined. If you do not haveenough mics (or

15TUBE COMPOSER T1952Control element SettingIN/OUT switch INSC EXT switch OFFSC MON switch OFFINTERACTIVE/HARD KNEE switch INTERACTIVESC FILTER switch

16TUBE COMPOSER T1952OutputInputPeak LimitingProgram LimitingReleaseThresholdt/msLevel20 ms10 20 305 msapprox. 1 sFig. 2.3: IGC characteristic of the

17TUBE COMPOSER T19522.6 The vacuum tube of the TUBE COMPOSEROur engineering team has made it possible to enhance the traditional tube circuitry

18TUBE COMPOSER T19523.1.3 The TUBECOMPOSER in digital recording and samplingIn an analog recording, too low recording levels lead to an increased no

19TUBE COMPOSER T1952as the last link in the chain preceding the power amp. Thus, you can effectively avoid damage to the midrange/tweeter range cause

2TUBE COMPOSER T1952This symbol, wherever it appears, alertsyou to important operating and mainte-nance instructions in the accompanyingliterature. Re

20TUBE COMPOSER T19523.3 The TUBECOMPOSER as a sound effects unitIn the early 1960s, musicians began looking at the recording process as a way to cr

21TUBE COMPOSER T19523.6 Side chain3.6.1 The TUBECOMPOSER as De-EsserDe-essing is a special application of frequency selective compression. A pro

22TUBE COMPOSER T19523.6.3 Suppressing instruments during recordingAnother function of the BEHRINGER TUBECOMPOSER allows helpful correction of previo

23TUBE COMPOSER T1952020406080100120140160Threshold Of AudibilityFalling LeavesRecording StudioQuiet ApartmentNormal Conversation"Loud" Offi

24TUBE COMPOSER T1952frequencies are equally affected, we term this white noise. It is fairly obvious that electronics cannot functionwithout componen

25TUBE COMPOSER T1952Fig. 4.3: The interactive relationship between the operating level and the headroomThe need therefore arises for a fast acting au

26TUBE COMPOSER T1952level of noise, hum or other ambient background hiss, which can disturb the quality of the program material.Normally these noises

27TUBE COMPOSER T1952processing meant the beginning of a new era of recording media that provided plenty of dynamic response andallowed for loss-free

28TUBE COMPOSER T1952Fig. 4.6: PentodeIn a triode the capacitance between grid and anode is a problem with regard to high frequencies and largeamplifi

29TUBE COMPOSER T19524.6 The best of both worldsDespite many efforts neither manufacturers nor developers have succeeded so far in simulating these po

3TUBE COMPOSER T1952FOREWORDDear Customer,We thank you for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the BEHRINGERTUBECOMPOSER.

30TUBE COMPOSER T1952Video tapeCompact DiscAnalog recordsFM RadioDigital tape (16 Bit)Analog tapedB100755025analog Mixing consoleFig. 4.8: Dynamic ran

31TUBE COMPOSER T1952for trouble-free operation, even at high operating levels. Externally induced mains hum etc. will be effectivelysuppressed. The a

32TUBE COMPOSER T19526. SPECIFICATIONSAudio inputConnectors XLR and 1/4" TRSType RF filtered, servo-balanced inputImpedance 50 kOhm balanced, 25

33TUBE COMPOSER T1952Peak Limiter sectionType IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiterThreshold variable (+4dB to OFF (+22dBu))Ratio oo:1Stage 1

34TUBE COMPOSER T19527. WARRANTYThe information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduce

4TUBE COMPOSER T1952T1952TUBECOMPOSER®Interactive Tube Dynamic Processor

5TUBE COMPOSER T1952TABLE OF CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION...

6TUBE COMPOSER T19521. INTRODUCTIONIn purchasing the new TUBECOMPOSER T1952, you have acquired an extremely efficient and universaldynamics processo

7TUBE COMPOSER T1952expander/gate section can be used as an independent unit to eradicate noise offering almost limitlesspossibilities wi

8TUBE COMPOSER T19521.3 Control elementsFig. 1.1: Front of the TUBECOMPOSERThe BEHRINGER TUBECOMPOSER has two identical channels. Each channel is eq

9TUBE COMPOSER T19526The THRESHOLD control sets the threshold point for the Compressor section. It has a range of -40 to+20dB. The Soft Knee charac