IGS STYPE500 user manual
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1. professional audio applications RMS detection high headroom input circuits and output drivers give the S Type its own sonic excellence Block diagram BYPASS i BALANCED OUTPUT BALANCED INPUT TIME CONSTANT S TYPE 500 BLOCK DIAGRAM THRESHOLD MIX KNOB ATTACK RATIO VU METER THRESHOLD SIDECHAIN HPF RATIO ATTACK RELEASE MODE MIX OUTPUT 20 OUTPUT THRESHOLD 50 U O LONDON MODE 300 70 be J one POWER 10 90 Sa wet NEWYORK MIXER 03 06 i RELEASE ATTACK ms RELEASE s 10 1 60 90 ie a 2 16 SIDEtnaiN Hz SIDECHAIN S TYPE HPF Q Q Big VU meter showing the amount of gain reduction Above this level of the input signal the compression will occur Use it to control the amount of compression This switch applies the high pass filtering to the sidechain circuit It allows to avoid the pumping sound of ie the kick drum low frequencies will not trigger the compressor From 2 1 Allows to adjust the compressor ratio compression up to 10 1 soft Time delay between the appearance of the signal and the compressor reaction Time delay between the disappearance of the signal and the compressor reaction You can either bypass the whole unit or use London or NewYork style of compression Wet dry mix knob Allows the parallel compression to be used Work Modes London vs New York The S TYPE 500 compressor is equipped with two sidechain ci2. THRESHOLD OUTPUT ag 060 LONDON e e Ry e wet NEW YORK MIXER 03 06 30 Ge ATTACK ms RELEASE s 1051 60 90 ay OFF a 120 o 180 gt 240 wal lO SIDeEunAIN Hz a l aa S TYPE 500 USER S MANUAL IGS Audio Igor Sobczyk 3 Maja 76d 41 400 Mystowice Poland e mail igs o2 pl ph 48 601 597 592 www igsaudio com Please read all of the following instructions and save them or later reference before attempting to connect this unit to the Power DC Supply COVERS DO NOT remove the covers or try to repair the module on your own Refer servicing to qualified personnel only MOISTURE DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture If the unit should become so exposed TURN OFF the device immediately HEAT ALWAYS site the unit away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and ensure adequate ventilation around the unit 7 own AVIS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COVER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Copyright 2014 All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice IGS Audio makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the material in this document and shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
3. cise LED bar scale KKK XS 3 year warranty Operating Level 4dBu Sidechain Filter OFF 60 90 120 180 240Hz Maximum Output 21 dBu Max Gain Reduction 20 dB Maximum Gain 20 dB Attack Time 0 1 30ms Release Time 0 1 2s auto Input impedance 10 kOhm Output Impedance 10 kOhm Frequency response 5Hz to 20kHz 0 1dB Noise level dBA 102dB THD N QO0dBu 0 012 Power consumption 4 5 Watts Shipping weight 0 7kg Dimensions H 13 3cm x W 7 6 cm x D 15 8cm Warranty This device is declared to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years Any device found defective within three years from the delivery date and returned to the factory will be repaired adjusted or replaced and sent to the customer with no charge The customer always pays the shipping cost to us This warranty does not cover expendable items such as tubes or fuses If the defect has been caused by a misuse or abnormal operation conditions the repair will be billed at a nominal cost The product should be returned in its original package if this is possible or packed in such a way that it is not damaged during the shipment We are not to be held responsible for any damages during the shipment 19 units shall always be packed in a box with support for the rack ears All 500 series modules need to be secured in ESD bag and protected with foam We will charg
4. consequential damages related to the use of the material Manual revision 1 0 may 2014 R IGS Thank you for buying this IGS Audio product Please read the information provided below very carefully before using your IGS unit Unpacking Your S TYPE 500 has been carefully and meticulously tested and inspected before dispatch Please check for any signs of transit damage If any signs of mishandling are found please notify the carrier and your dealer immediately Your S TYPE 500 packing should contain an S TYPE 500 with IGS Audio tag packed in ESD bag and this manual with the Warranty and RoHS CE WEEE Declaration attached Compatibility and Power The S TYPE 500 module is designed to be installed into an API 500 Series compatible rack and cannot function stand alone requiring the power source supplied by the rack system The current consumption of the S TYPE 500 is rated at 150 miliamperes per slot It is a stereo module so it takes up two rack spaces Please check with the rack manufacturer that the design can meet the S TYPE 500 requirements Mounting WARNING Never plug or unplug any 500 series module with the power supply switched on You may destroy your unit permanently The dimensions of all IGS Audio 500 series modules are compatible with API standard When plugging your new unit to the 500 series rack no unnecessary force is needed However please be careful and do not rush while pushing the unit into the rack s
5. e the customer 20 VAT if the packing material needs to be replaced If we find that the product works perfectly the customer will be invoiced 50 VAT to cover our costs of examination and handling plus the cost for returning the product to the customer www igsaudio com
6. ockets to avoid damaging of the connectors and or the PCBs of either the unit or the rack After the unit is placed in the rack use the screws provided with your 500 series rack unit to make sure that the unit is safely placed When removing the unit from the rack unscrew the front panel from the rack and use your fingers to pull it out gently Do not use any sharp objects i e knives or screwdrivers to prize it IGS AUDIO S TYPE 500 stereo VCA compressor The S Type is a typical VCA compressor well known as the core of the legendary British sound The heart of the compressor is the THAT chip instead of the now unavailable DBX The analogue path is balanced with ultra fast op amps This is the source of completely transparent sound A minimal level of noise allows the device to be used in recording classical music including long range recording The main new feature of the S Type is the Sidechain HPF regulation This allows the user to select the lowest frequencies which will not be compressed and more precisely control the bass and dynamics of the mix Overall the S Type is a very creative device Typical usage Great summing and mastering compressor Beat compressor for external drum machines Drum compressor for live drums Can be used to compress single stereo instruments pads leads Mono compression using external side chain The S Type is a precision dynamic range controller intended for use in the most demanding
7. rcuit settings The first one called London selectable with the LONDON BY NEW YORK switch is a stereo mode Two channels of the unit are being summed up and used to control both VCA stages In New York mode only the left channel is being used to control both VCA stages That allows you to use the S TYPE 500 as a mono side chain compressor where the signal at the left input controls the amount of the compression applied to the right channel Troubleshooting My unit doesn t power up POWER LED is dark Check if the power supply is turned on My unit doesn t light up LED bar is dark Make sure that the signal source is properly connected to the module Adjust the threshold level using the THRESHOLD knob insufficient input level might cause that the signal level is below the compressor threshold level Make sure that the mode switch is in LONDON or NEW YORK position The signal plays thru but there is no change in signal when i turn the knobs Make sure that the mode switch is in LONDON or NEW YORK position Turn the MIX knob clockwise WET it will allow the compressed signal to be more audible No signal plays thru the unit regardless the settings at the front panel Make sure that the signal source is properly connected to the module S STYPE 500 main functions and technical specification Double 500 series stereo module All stepped manipulators excl Mix Parallel Compression Pre
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