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1. REAL Innovation R 509 Mono Band VCA Compressor ARREL R 509 AUDIO CH e OUT A a o 0 20 Q lt Cc TRESH O _dBu 20 77 72 RR LO CUT EXT LINK VAN SIDE CHAIN OUT IN ON Da O I ES OH User Manual Issue 0 1 ARREL Audio SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Always follow the precautions listed below to avoid any possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following e Do not expose the instrument to liquids and rain Do not use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers on it containing liquids If any liquid seeps turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet e Do not put burning items such as candles on the unit A burning item may fall over and cause a fire e This instrument contains no user serviceable parts Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal circuit e Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands e Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it e Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord place heavy objects on it or place it in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anythi2. Italy Tel 39 06 506 2017 Fax 39 06 5062017 Info info arrel audio com Web www arrel audio com Support http www arrel audio com support ARREL Audio is continuously working to the improvement of its systems and related documentation In any case we reserve the right to change the specifications without notice but in the respect to the current legislation Disclaimer The information contained in this manual has been carefully checked and we believed is accurate at the time of publication In any case we do not assume any responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor any liability for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained in this manual R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 3 ARREL Audio TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WEICKER TON aR EELNE FECA ER FEEDER AE ESEN NEEE CEPA EEr REWE RESi 2 ARREL Audio CGontachs enema nren nr LEE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 0 0 cece cc cececcecececcececeececeeeececesaececeeaeeeceeaeaeceeaeaeceeaeaeseeaeaesusaeaeeeeneaeaes 4 INTRODUCTION WE 5 Housing BEE 5 Installation Instructions a me ee ee RENEE REE RE ERE R RENEE REE E ERE EE 57 R 509 Front Panel Controls and Operations 7 OUT LEVEL knob on reee namas 7 GRIVU SWITCH DEE 7 HATIOKRNOR ERR ERE REEL RENEE ENTER ce enenecemese cents 7 TARCE AONT WO est 7 Fe FSF ge EE 7 ATT ACK SWITCH iii ERE ERE E RE ERE REE E RE ERE E REE E ERE REE ERE ENTER ERE RES 7 LINK AGK 3 53 Mm
3. Side chain stereo link input True By Pass function Front panel IN OUT BANTAM connectors R 509 is the one of the ARREL 500 series modules the other models are R 501 R 501 ELITE R 502 R 503 R 504 R 505 R 506 R 507 designed to give to the professional user the best audio units for its application To obtain an outstanding audio quality no servo amplifiers are used in the R 509 To use unbalanced lines see APPENDIX B The R 509 offers a very cool white front panel and a semi closed stainless steel enclosure R 509 is suitable for professional recordings of voice classical instruments high dynamic range instruments such as drums and percussions ARREL Audio products are designed and manufactured in Italy Housing The R 509 Single band VCA compressor module has been designed to be compliant with the 500 series standard Installation Instructions gt Remove the R 509 from the packaging gt Turn off the 500 series enclosure and remove mains power gt Find an empty slot in the 500 series rack and remove the 2 fastening screws positioned one on the top of the enclosure and one the bottom of the enclosure gt Set the link connection on the lunch box backplane by following the manufacturer instructions R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 5 ARREL Audio gt Insert the R 509 into the empty slot in the 500 series enclosure Be sure that the rear edge connector on the R 509 mates correctly with the edge connector
4. STEREO Ce BEE 8 SIDEJAGK 3 5 MMI Stereo ACK siria adn ade 7 LO CUT switch c cece cece cece ececeeeececeeaeaeceeaeaeceeaeaeceeaeaecueaeaeceeaeaeseeneaeseeeeaeseeneanaees 7 True BY pass ON Eder RE 7 R 509 External CONNECTIONS ket mama RTE REEL 8 R 509 SIDE AR aso ae erent 8 R 509 LINK AC E Error Bookmark not defined R 509 FRONT PANEL BANTAM CONNECTION 8 APPENDIX A Front Panel EO tt 9 APPENDIX B EXTERNAL CONNECTION 10 APPENDIX C 500 series module edge connector cccoccccnccncoccnconcnconcncnncnnoncnnnncnonanonnncnnnas 11 TECHNICAL SbRECIEICGATIONGS R ER ERE r nera rnenenannines 12 R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 4 ARREL Audio INTRODUCTION ARREL Audio R 509 Single Band VCA based compressor has been conceived to offer to the 500 series user the superior audio performance of the ARREL audio high end products The R 509 is characterized by high reliability rugged design outstanding audio quality versatility and ease of use typical of the tradition of ARREL Audio products The R 509 is characterized by an extreme flexibility in a single slot 500 module It includes the following features ARREL high audio quality input and output buffers New topology for the envelope detector and new VCA architecture Attack and Release three position switches Compression Ratio from 1 1 to 1 limiter and variable Threshold 20 dBu 12 dBu knobs Flexible metering system Gain Reduction Output level Side Chain External input
5. alanced SIDE CHAIN INPUT 3 5mm STEREO MONO JACK On the front panel 4 LINE O LINE GROUND GROUND Unbalanced line FIG 2 External connections R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 10 ARREL Audio APPENDIX C 500 series module edge connector R 500 MODULE FIG 3 500 Series module edge connector R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 11 ARREL Audio TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS umber of Channels Power Supply Output Level andwidth istortion Noise Front Panel Controls Front panel connectors Rear Panel Input Connectors Construction imensions Weight OOO 16 VDC very low power supply currents with respect to the 500 series standard Electronically Balanced Impedance 20KQ Input Level 4dBu Max 24 dBu Electronically Balanced Level 4 dBu Max 28 dBu Output Impedance 100 Q 5 150 KHz 1 dB perfect square wave up to 20 KHz lt 0 003 typical 0 001 True By Pass switch LED OUT level knob Ratio knob from 1 1 to 1 limiter Threshold knob 20 dBu 12 dBu Attack switch three positions slow mid high Release switch three positions slow mid high Metering selection switch two positions GR Gain Reduction Output level Side chain LO CUT switch 3 5 mm SIDE mono stereo jack IN and OUT Bantam connectors 500 series compatible connector Compliant 500 series rack with PSU and external audio connections single 500 series rack slot required for ea
6. ch R 501 module Series 500 standard 500 g R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 12
7. ge to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over Wm Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This special symbol on the products packaging and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC By disposing of these products correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 2 ARREL Audio ARREL Audio Contacts ARREL Audio Via A Mondadori 7 00128 Rome
8. l by using external units for example a multiband equalizer controlled by the same signal at the input of the R 509 R 509 FRONT PANEL BANTAM CONNECTORS By using the front panel IN and OUT bantam connectors the R 509 can be easily patched with other modules of the R 500 series R 501 ELITE R 509 or other units without the needs to access to the back panel of the launch box If the input Bantam is connected and the out Bantam is disconnected to the system output is disconnected and the operator will be able to set up the compressor parameters with no output signal R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 8 ARREL Audio APPENDIX A Front Panel R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 ARREL R509 AUDIO VP 7 SIDE CHAIN OUT IN On O FIG 1 R 509 Front Panel Page 9 ARREL Audio APPENDIX B EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ARKEL AUDIO WIRING R 509 LINE INPUT XLR On the back 3 1 Ground 2 PHASE 3 PHASE Balanced line Can be unbalance OUTPUT XLR On the back 3 1 Ground 2 PHASE S 3 PHASE Balanced line only To use unbalanced lines disconnect pin 3 INSERT SEND BANTAM On the front panel HO HOT GROUND COLD Balanced line only To use unbalanced lines disconnect RING INSERT RETURN BANTAM On the front panel ooo HOT GROUND COLD Balanced line Can be unb
9. ng over it A CAUTION Always follow the precautions listed below to avoid any possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following e Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple connector Doing so can result in lower sound quality or possibly cause overheating in the outlet itself e When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet hold the plug itself and not the cord Pulling by the cord can damage it e Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms e Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over e Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables e When setting up the product make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet Even when the power switch is turned off electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level e When you are not using the product for a long time make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet e Use only the stand rack specified for the instrument When attaching the stand or rack use the provided screws only Failure to do so could cause dama
10. of the 500 series enclosure gt Replace the 2 fastening screws through the top bottom holes in the R 509 module and screw into the 500 series enclosure The module must be secured into the enclosure before turning the mains on gt Apply mains power into the 500 series enclosure and turn on gt The module is not designed to be hot plugged so please ensure the power to the 500 series enclosure is OFF before inserting or removing a module this recommendation is useful in order to protect the 500 enclosure circuits our product due to a very robust construction could be hot plugged without problems R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 6 ARREL Audio SIDE RO cul OUT IN E Q R 509 Front Panel Controls and Operations OUT LEVEL KNOB The OUT knob is used to set the gain in the range 0 to 20 dB GR VU SWITCH It is used to select the kind of measurement on the display bar Select GR to visualize the compressor Gain Reduction Select VU to visualize the level at the output of the compressor When the compressor is bypassed the VU meter is able to measure the input signal level OUT potentiometer set to 0 dB RATIO KNOB lt is used to set the compression ratio of the compressor The compression ratio range goes from 1 1 to 2 1 limiter THRESH OLD KNOB lt is used to set the threshold of the compressor The threshold range is 20 dBu 12 dBu REL EASE SWITCH Select one of the th
11. ree positions to select slow medium and fast ATT ACK SWITCH Select one of the three positions to select slow medium and fast SIDE JACK 3 5 MM MONO JACK This connection is used to control the VCAs by an external side chain signal If a stereo jack is used the ring must be connected to ground LO CUT SWITCH Used to insert a Low Cut filter on the side chain TRUE BY PASS ON SWITCH LED The compressor is activated when the switch is in the ON position true by pass R 509 User Manual Issue 0 1 Page 7 ARREL Audio R 509 External connections The R 509 can be connected in many different ways for the maximum flexibility LINK CONNECTION The link is used to link two R 509 units In this way the R 509 can be linked to obtain stereo compression The left channel side chain in the first unit is sent via the link connection in the lunchbox backplane to the side chain of the second unit right channel and added to the right channel to generate the control signal to the right channel compressor The same happens to the right channel that is sent to the first unit left channel and added to the left channel for the generation of the left channel control signal Each channel can be in any way controlled with the front panel controls R 509 SIDE Jack By using the 3 5 mm mono jack the side chain section of the compressor can be controlled by an external signal In this way the user can build the side chain signa
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