Tl-audio 5050 User Manual

user manualTL Audio®Ivory 2 Series5050MONO VALVE PREAMP& COMPRESSORTL Audio Ltd, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 1AN, UKemail: [email protected] web: ht

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4.1 Front Panel. The front panel controls are identified in Fig.2. 4.2 Input Selection. The input source is selected by the push button ad

input gain can then be gradually increased until the output level LED bargraph illuminates to about 0dB on normal signal level. The master output le

controlled automatically, allowing the engineer to get on with more productive jobs! Many instruments and voices have a very wide dynamic range tha

To operate the 5050 successfully, an understanding of each control will help to obtain the best results. If you are unfamiliar with the effect of c

drops back below the threshold. The 5050 Attack and Release controls each allow a choice of ‘Fast’ and ‘Slow’ modes. The Attack times are 0.5mS (Fas

adjusted, use the Output Level control to set the overall output level of the 5050. 4.17 Compressor On. This switch enables or disables the comp

44.1kHz or to 48kHz, and the card can be clocked to an external digital source via the BNC wordclock input. When clocking the DO-2 to an external so

returns, then connecting the 5050 into the relevant console channel insert point. The off-tape signal will then be fed into the 5050’s line input vi

place. Aim to get around a maximum 3-4dB of gain reduction occurring as a starting point, by lowering the Threshold further if necessary. You should

CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 A.C. Mains Supply 3.2 Audio Operating Level 3.3 Microphone Input 3.4 Line Input 3.5

Phantom Power: +48V at 10mA maximum. High Pass Filter: -3dB at 90Hz, 12dB per octave. Balanced Line Input: Electronically balanc

10Hz to 40KHz, +0, -1dB. Noise: -80dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz, line input selected at 0dBu input and output gain. Dynamic Range: 100dB (Li

7. SERVICE Should the 5050 require service, it must be taken or posted to an authorised dealer. Please retain the original packing for possi

7 SERVICE 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Ivory 5050 Mono Preamp & Compressor by TL Audio! The Ivory 2 Series consists of

The output is via a balanced jack socket at a nominal level of +4dBu. Metering of the output is by an 8 segment LED bargraph. Please read this manu

2. PRECAUTIONS The T L Audio 5050 requires very little installation, but like all electrical equipment, care must be taken to ensure reliabl

3. INSTALLATION 3.1 AC Mains Supply. The unit is fitted with an internationally approved 3 pin IEC connector. A mating socket with power cord i

- Pin 3 = Signal Non-Phase (“-” or “cold”). Unbalanced inputs: - Pin 1 = Ground (screen) - Pin 2 = Signal Phase (“+” or “hot”). -

The instrument input has a 1MΩ impedance and is suitable for direct connection of instruments including guitars, bass guitars and keyboards. Good qu