Mackie Quad Gate/Compressor Owner's Manual - Page 4

QUAD-COMP/GATE Introduction Thank you for choosing the Quad-Comp/Gate processor from Mackie. It is part of a family of digital outboard gear based on our TT24 digital mixer engineering developments. 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 independent key filters for both the gate and compressor allow for frequency-dependent gating and compression. The simplicity of the interface makes the unit practical for entry level users, and fast enough for professional 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 filtering per gate and compressor • 99 snapshots for instant store and recall of settings • 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 voltages between 100 and 240 VAC • Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord • Printed manual from finest genuine grown-inthe-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 using 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 Description section. This describes in detail every meter, button, and connection point on the Quad-Comp/Gate. Throughout this section you'll find illustrations with each feature numbered. If you want to know more about a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustration, notice the number attached to it, and find that number in the nearby paragraphs. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the Quad Comp/ Gate. For your own good, read them and remember them. They will be on the final test. This icon leads you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they usually have some valuable nuggets of information. Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair information. Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connectors, TRS balanced connectors, TS unbalanced connectors, and Insert connectors. Purchased at: Appendix C shows the technical specifications, and a block diagram showing the internal signal path and general goings-on within the Quad Comp/Gate. On a scale of one to ten, you will find the block diagram very useful. Date of purchase: 4 QUAD COMP/GATE