TM204 Manual
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1. 100 10k 30k A The three diagrams on this pa ge show the sweep ranges of the MID1 MID2 and the HI bands again with medium q factor set ting and 12 dB boost and cut Bypass The EQ switch is the master by pass for the entire module Un less this switch is pressed inputs and output are directly connected by relays The module is no lon ger in the signal path Even if the power is switched off the bypass works and an input signal will not be distorted or modified in any other way EQ ON is indicated by a LED The 4 lever switches marked with OFF ON bypass the particular eq bands in the OFF position These switches only affect the particu lar band and do not hard bypass the module If all four switches are set to OFF the module still remains in the signal path Custom Versions In addition to the 4 standard ver sions 6 amp 12 dB horizontal amp vertical that are usually availa ble from stock some custom mo difications are possible The ver sions listed below use the stan dard faceplates and pcb s and are available at extra charge Due to our rapid manufacturing shop the lead time for these custom ver sions is 2 weeks from order to shipping only Different Boost Cut Sweep and Q Factor Ranges Any boost cut range up to 20 dB is possible The sweep ranges of all bands can be modified2. 13 50 15 00 15 000 13 500 12 000 10 500 9 0000 7 5000 6 0000 4 5000 3 0000 1 5000 0 0 1 500 3 000 4 500 6 000 7 500 9 000 10 50 12 00 13 50 15 00 Alp 10 100 1k 10k 30k adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz f Range Low 20 Hz 650 Hz Ap 10 100 1k 10k 30k adt audio again with a medium q factor setting adt audio adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz f Range Mid 1 60 Hz 2 kHz 15 000 13 500 12 000 15 000 13 500 12 000 10 500 15 000 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ Bs 10 10 Ap 100 1k 10k 30k adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz f Range Mid 2 500 Hz 15 kHz Ap 100 1k 10k 30k adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz f Range High 3 2 kHz 24 kHz Ap 13 500 12 000 10 500 9 0000
3. section Custom Versions r i hi Q OFF ee Operation We don t consider it very helpful to tell you how you should adjust an equalizer the ba sic operation of an equalizer is common knowledge as well as the fact that there is no standard setting that can be used universally However here are some diagrams that show the boost and cut curves and the sweep and q factor ranges The diagram to the adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz Boost Cut medium Q 12 dB 5 dB 2 dB left shows the boo 15 000 ia s00 Ap st cut at 2 3 12 000 and 12 dB of a sin 10 500 gle band with a cen 9 0000 ter frequency set to 7 5000 1 kHz with medium 6 0000 q factor 4 5000 a The diagram on top 0 0 of the next pages 1 500 shows the range of 3 000 the q factor pots at 4 500 12 dB boost and cut Race again with a center 7 500 9 000 frequency of 1 kHz 10 50 12 00 The diagram below 13 50 shows the sweep ran 15 00 ge of the low band 10 100 1k 10k 30k with and 12 dB ToolMod Pro Audio Module System ue TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ adt audio TM204 AMPL dBu vs FREQ Hz Q Range Q 1 kHz 12 dB 15 000 13 500 12 000 10 500 9 0000 7 5000 6 0000 4 5000 3 0000 1 5000 0 0 1 500 3 000 4 500 6 000 7 500 9 000 10 50 12 00
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5. ToolMod Pro Audio Module System User Manual TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo Mastering Equalizer TooLMOoD LOW The ToolMod TM204 is a fully parametric 4 Band Stereo Mastering Equalizer with bypass switches for each band and a master hard bypass The module is available with 12 dB or 6 dB boost cut range Custom versions with different boost cut and sweep ranges are possible Horizontal and vertical versions of the TM204 are available Only the faceplate and the orientation of the knobs are different in the vertical and horizontal version The TM204 can be installed in 1U high and 4U high ToolMod frames Content Principle of Operation 2 Versions 2 Operation Diagrams 2 Bypass 4 Different Boost Cut amp Sweep Ranges 4 Characteristic 5 Connectors 5 technical Specifications 6 Hint We assume that you are familiar with the basic principles of pro au dio devices Therefore the explanations in this manual are limited to the special features and functions of the particular module General information on many pro audio topics can be found on our web site http www adt audio com This manual is a supplement to the ToolMod User Manual that contains extensive information and safety instructions on the ToolMod Pro audio Module System by adt audio If you don t have the ToolMod User Manual ask for a copy by email or fax or download a PDF version from one of our websites It is imper
6. according to your specs as long as the maximum ToolMod Pro Audio Module System ee l adt audio en TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ _________ variation of 1 to 30 e g 200 Hz to 6 kHz is not exceeded A sweep range of up to 1 to 30 is also possible for the HI band that comes with a range from 3 2 to 24 kHz with the standard versions Although the q factor range can be modified as well the range of the standard versi ons covers all musically useful settings However it is possible to increase or shift the range in both directions It can be approx twice as wide and half as narrow as the standard version Multiband Versions TM204 Equalizers can be combined to multiband eq s with 8 12 or more bands In the horizontal versions the sweep ranges of the bands can be placed from low to the left to high to right Since the circuitry of the bands is basically identical any combination and any orientation is possible Other Knob Colors Within the bounds of available colors all combinations are possible without extra char ge Characteristic The circuitry of the fully parametric eq bands based on the active Vienna Bridge prin ciple makes it possible to modify the characteristic of each band by a combination of the amplifiers and the compensation The caracter of each band can be modified from soft to transparent with several steps in between The standard versions come with transparent Low and M
7. al Faceplate 12 dB TM204 6h horizontal Faceplate 6 dB TM204 6v vertical Faceplate 6 dB Tool Series Standard Supply Voltages 25 V Audio and 48 V Phantom not used in this Module max Supply Consumption 200 mA balanced grounded electronically balanced Stereo nominal Level 6 dBu Gain maximum Level 30 dBu Gain Input Impedance 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 6 KQ nominal Source Impedance lt 50 Q CMRR 15 kHz gt 65 dB typical 75 dB 1 kHz gt 80 dB 40 Hz gt 90 dB balanced grounded electronically balanced Stereo nominal Level 6 dBu maximum Level gt 30 dBu Source Impedance 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 50 Q Load Resistance gt 1200 Q for Pmax 30 dBu gt 600 Q for Pmax 27 5 dBu gt 300 Q for Pmax 22 dBu lt 6nF 2 kQ 20 kHz THD 1 30 dBu 6 Load Capacitance Gain Frequency Response Phase Response THD Crosstalk unweighted Noise weighted Noise Dynamic Range EQ Bands Regulation Boost Cut Range Q Factor Range Sweeo Ranges Bypass ToolMod Pro Audio Module System TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ adt audio 15 nF 2 KQ 20 kHz THD 1 26 dBu 20 nF 2 KQ 20 kHz THD 1 22 dBu CMRR IEC gt 40 dB 40 Hz 15 kHz IA IA internally calibrated to O dB 0 2 dB without regulation all EQ Band OFF or center click position 3 dB Limits lt 10 Hz to gt 150 kHz without regulation Power Bandwidth for Headr
8. ative that you take account of the hints and safety instruction in the ToolMod User Manual that are not repeated in this supplement for a particular module gt 7 analoge digitale Tonstudiotechnik Karl Juengling adt audio Inh Dipl Ing Gerd Juengling e K 4 6 Scholtwiese Gladbeck 45966 NRW e Germany Phone 0049 2043 51061 Fax 0049 2043 56844 Email info adt audio com Web www adt audio com www adt audio de e 7 T P A e adt audio oolMod ro Audio Module System TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ Bs Principle of Operation Fully parametric stereo mastering equalizer with four bands implemented using adt audio s active Vienna Bridge circuitry with bypass switches for each band and ma ster hard bypass F pi g r i j hey E way E b r Ei li ig ii g i LF Lowy i M T al a _ a Os os a ft aA A ar Versions Like almost all ToolMod modules the TM204 is available in horizontal versions for 1U high frames and vertical versions for 4U high frames Both versions can be ordered with 12 dB or 6 dB boost cut range The above image shows the 12 dB horizontal ver sion The horizontal version with 6 dB range is shown on top of the next page and the vertical version with 12 dB range is shown on the right side of the next page Informati on on other boost cut and sweep ranges multiband versions with 8 or 12 bands by com binations of the 2 or 3 TM204 modules can be found in the
9. id1 bands medium Mid2 and soft High bands You can taylor the characteristic of each band to your needs and taste and adapt the tonal perfor mance of the equalizer Connectors The TM204 is a 4U ToolMod mo dule that uses two adjacent mo dule compartments in a 1U high frame or two module comparte ments above each other in a 4U high frame The inputs and outputs use the xlr connector of the two compartments The TRS jacks are used in parallel to the xlr connectors Connector Positions in the 1U high and 4U high Frame The above image shows the rear panel of the compartments 1 and 2 of a 1U high fra me If the module is installed in these compartment the connectors are allocated as 5 adt audio ToolMod Pro Audio Module System TM204 fully parametric 4 Band Stereo EQ Bs follows If other compartments are used the allocation simply moves to the correspon ding compartments Input left Output left Input right Output right XLR IN1a in parallel to TRS OUT1b XLR OUT1a in parallel to TRS IN 1b XLR IN2a in parallel to TRS OUT2b XLR OUT2a in parallel to TRS IN 2b In the 4U high frame the location of the connectors is turned counter clockwise The right channel connectors are located on top the left channel connectors below Technical Specifications Format Versions Power Supply Inputs Outputs ToolMod Module Size 4U TM204 12h horizontal Faceplate 12 dB TM204 12v vertic
10. increases by 30 mA per output The standard current consumption should be used to calculated the necessary capacity of the power supply unit i Fis pe 7 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt audio Postface and Disclaimer This manual contains general information on the adt audio module system Tool Mod By no means does this information represent guaranteed particular characteristics or results of use The information in this manual has been carefully compiled and veri fied Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to make product changes without prior notice All specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright This manual is copyright protected Do not copy distribute or translate into other languages without permission in writing from adt audio Karl Juengling All rights re served Trade Marks adt audio and ToolMod are registered trademarks of analoge digitale Tonstudiotech nik Karl Juengling All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners CE Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Fa Karl Juengling Type of Equipment Audio Signal Processor Product ToolMod Pro Audio Module System consisting of Modules Mounting Frames Power Supply Units and Accessories Compliance Engineer Gerd Juengling Test Basis EN50081 1 1992 EN50082 1 1992 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN60065 1993 Class1 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN60065 2002 EN55013 2001 EN55020 200
11. oom 30 dBu from 10 Hz to gt 50 kHz Linearity lt 0 2 dB Boost Cut O dB or OFF from 20 Hz to 50 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 10 15 without regulation lt 28 dBu 40 Hz 20 kHz lt 0 1 max THD 30 dBu lt 1 without regulation Boost Cut 0 dB or OFF gt 65 dB 40 Hz 15 kHz lt 90 dBu all Pots in the 12 o clock position RMS Measurement 22Hz 22kHz lt 94 dBA all Pots in the 12 o clock position Measurement with DIN A type weighting Filter AVG gt 120 dB all Pots in the 12 o clock position RMS Measurement 22Hz 22kHz gt 124 dB all Pots in the 12 o clock position Measurement with DIN A type weighting Filter AVG 4 x fully parametric with Bypass Switches for each Band Bell Equalizer with adjustable Center Frequency and adjustable Q Factor with active Vienna Bridge Circuitry Standard 12 dB or 6 dB pro Band or custom Range up to 20 dB per Band from 4 Octaves to 0 5 Oktaves Low 20 Hz to 650 Hz Mid1 60 Hz to 2 kHz Mid2 500 Hz to 15 kHz High 3 2 kHz to 24 kHz or custom Ranges Hardbypass by Relay for the entire Module additional Bypass Switches for each Band The maximum current consumption is the current consumption under real world operating con ditions i e outputs loaded with gt 5 kQ at standard a d or d a converter levels of 18 dBu If the outputs are loaded with the minium load resistor of 1200 Q and an output level of 30 dBu the current consumption
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