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1. Line Gain Amp optional erh ltlich Soundname High pass low rejection filter N A De Esser Jon off O O dB 2 08 increments from 30 to OdB Mias ats 4e LSS 5KHz e sKHz _ 8KHz 10 KHz 12 5 kHz Threshold Ratio Frequency Filter High high range filter Gain Amplification dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0dBzo 1025 1125 13 u 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz Q Factor Quality Frequency Filter Mid mid range filter Gain Amplification dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB off Q Factor Quality 025 125 3 Frequency 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Filter Low Gain Amplification B dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB off low range filter j Q Factor Quality 025 125 3 Frequency 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB Ratio t125o 151 8 1 _ Gate Range dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB Release 175 ms 350 ms M 700 ms B 1 4s Compressor Threshold dB 1 dB increments from2. Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters 19 Internal Preset 2 Soundname News x on off high range filter low rejection filter N A De Esser Threshold Ratio Frequency Filter High Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency High pass 6 L haso wins jae Ji3 1s d dB 2 dB increments from 30 to 0dB skHz eskuz Me kKHz to kHz j12 5kHz o25 J 125 fds 7 8 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz Filter Mid mid range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality eee 3 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB off 5 8 xj 025 125 3 E 4 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB m Filter Low low range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality 2 X025 125 3 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB dn Frequency 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold 40 dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB Ratio NE z off 11 L T X4 Gate Range i 22 A aa dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB pner 175 ms x 350 ms 7o0 ms Ed 14s Compressor Threshold 5 5 dB 1 dB increments from 20 to 0dB Ratio _ 1 1 off 2 oes t2 Max Gain 0 C low medium high Hold Level low medium high Release 250 ms 5
3. Filter Mid mid range filter De Esser Threshold Ratio Frequency Filter High Vain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 025 pp 138 8 10 4 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz Filter Low low range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 4025 125 3 4 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality 3 025 125 3 optional erh ltlich 1 dB 1 dB p E 8 dB 1 dB increments from 40 to 10dB 0 dB 5 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 a8 off Line Gain Amp Frequency 90 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold 32 dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB Ratio 71 off 1 511 3 C Gate Range 20 dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB Release 175 ms x4350 ms 700 ms 14s Compressor Threshold 2 dB 1 dB increments from 20 to OdB Ratio jitsot x 1 2 Jus 0 Max Gain 0 low medium high Hold Level E low medium z high Release x 250 ms 7 500 ms lr is 2s Att Rel 0 auto on auto off Limiter N A on x4 off Meter Laval J Output Level X Input Level Gain Red E Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA Mic Line Amp Input Mic In x Line In 3 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB
4. 20 to OdB Ratio t12oft 1 2 5 Max Gain o tow medium high Hold Level low L medium C high Release J250 ms B 500 ms is 5 2s Att Rel a auto on auto off Limiter N A 7 on off Meter Level Output Level L Input Level Gain Red Comp ExpLim VCA De Esser VCA Mic Line Amp optional erh ltlich Input Mic In L Line In Line Gain Amp ae 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB
5. 5 Eingangspegel in dB Expander Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 27 With the Expander just as with the Compressor one can influence the dynamics of the voice and thus increase its comprehensibility Soft background noises such as the hum of air conditioners or traffic noises are sup pressed in this manner Threshold The expander begins to alter the dynamics below this level Ratio degree of alteration A ratio of 1 2 means that a signal which falls by 10 dB at input drops by 20 dB at output With the Gate setting a very steep drop in output level is brought about It is therefore used as a gating circuit for noise suppression during the speaking pauses Range Maximum possible level reduction Release The decay time that the level requires in order to return to the non expanded state after the input signal has again risen above the threshold level For a strong gate effect a short Release Time should be selected Long Release Times weaken the effect of the expansion PEE in dB 35 45 35 Eingangspegel in dB Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 28 Limiter Permanently set volume limiter It will not allow a level higher than the set level Set to OVU The output level remains constantly at this value regardless of how much the input level is increased Summary On the basis of the following example the effect of the Limiter Compressor and Expander functi
6. and high approximately correspond to an expansion of ca 3 6 and 9 dB With the Max Gain function you can pull soft voices forward and in fact below the selected threshold level 0 off Hold Level During the speaking pauses the last level is retained thus preventing excessive pum ping of the compressor Release We differentiate between Attack and Release Time build up decay time While the Attack Time is permanently set one can choose a Release Time between 125 ms and 1 sec The Release Time is the time span required by the output level to return to the un compressed state with signals that are below the selected threshold The selection of the correct Release Time is not unproblematic With a Release Time that is too short ambient noises such as pumping or breathing can be heard If the Release Time is too long the signal is not compressed and the level drops Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 26 Attack Release A prolonged too high level is adjusted by AUTO to a level which is a function of the selected Release Time in dB Limiter OFF 42 t1 na Limiter ON 1 1 2 Compression 2 1 1 1 3 Compression Ke SA E INO 1 5 Compression Dr SOE Threshold 4 dB 5 6 ef ey 5 a7 i Threshold 7 dB 7 6 5 2 o 0 1 42 3 4
7. storage with E UE For we eer ee H INSFEREL You can interrupt the storage process at any time with a double click and the VIP 1 will then return level by level Your set data remain in the RAM of the VIP 1 until you insert a new card into the instrument and overwrite your edited data by calling up new preset biome A Yo Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 12 BENE MEE E Additional Functions Internal Presets For your security in every VIP 1 three internal presets are filed in EPROM which you can access at any time You can reach these internal presets by simply holding down the corresponding PRE SET button for more than 5 seconds You return to your own settings as Soon as you insert your Personal Sound Card and briefly press one of the three PRESET buttons Normally you do not need the internal presets since the VIP 1 retains your personal settings even after the power supply is turned off Bypass Function With the BYPASS button you can examine the effect of the VIP 1 on your voice at any time In the Bypass mode the signal is led directly via a relay from the input to the output so that you can hear your voice without any processing Any amplification set in the Mic Line In is retained If you press the BYPASS button again you will arrive back at the starting menu Chapter 3 Technical Data Chapter3 Technical Data 14 Overview Line Input Electronicall
8. 00 ms 1s Cs AtVRel auto on auto off Limiter N A jo x4 otf 1 Meter Level ES Output Level x Input Level Gain Red X Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA Mic Line Amp Input XY Line In Line Gain Amp 6 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB optional erh ltlich Internal Preset 3 Soundname High pass low rejection filter De Esser Filter High high range filter Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters 20 Big Voice off Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency re 4 dB 2 dB increments from 30 to 0dB N A on Threshold Ratio X411 off Frequency Wr NS NNI EE sKuz jesKHz Fe KHz tokHz 12 5 kHz 8 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB off ix o235 125 3 Filter Mid mid range filter EE Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 11 7 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz L 3 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB aff jozs 1125 x3 1 375 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Filter Low low range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 110 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz JE 7 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 1008 0 dB o 0 25 125 3 Expander Threshold Ratio Range Release 10 dB 2 dB increme
9. Esser Threshold Ratio E off Frequency Filter High Gain Amplification 8 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB off ix 0 25 7 125 7 a 6 5 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz Filter Mid mid range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 6 dB PONDUS UTE SEI Oozs J125 ja 1 0 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Fitter Low Gain Amplification low range filter Q Factor Quality 10 oz5 125 x 3 E dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB off Line Gain Amp Mic Gain Amp optional erh ltlich Frequency 500 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold 218 dB 2 dBincrements from 40 to 10dB Ratio 1 1 off 1 54 33 J Gate Range TAA dB 2 dB increments liom 2 to 50dB Release E 175 ms ms 700 ms L 14s Compressor Threshold 10 dB 1 dB increments from 20 to OdB Ratio tt59t 02 15 f 1 20 Max Gain 0 low E medium high Hold Level E low 7 medium high Release KA 250 ms _ 500 ms jis 2s Att Rel B auto on auto off e Limiter N A xj on J off Meter Level _ Output Level x4 Input Level Gain Red x Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA 2 Amp input Mic In E Line in 8 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Paramete
10. NECT POWER SUPPLY BEFORE REPLACING FUSE CAUTION oe IN 12345678 707 EE E 2 YELLOWTEC Serial No Power Cable Connector Power Switch Voltage Selection Switch with Integrated Fuse Protection RS 232 Interface Output m Level for Output DIP Switches 10 4 6 9 dB Operation Level for Input DIP Switches 10 4 6 9 dB Line In Electronically Symmetrical Transformer Balancing Optional D 39 O XO amp Mic In Electronically Symmetrical Transformer Balancing Optional Chapter 2 Working with the VIP Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 5 Call up of Sound Data When you turn on the instrument the last preset called up always appears from the RAM of the VIP 1 lt Here is how you call up your sound data from the chip card m Insert your Personal Sound Card into the slot of the instrument with the chip facing up The card must be inserted until it comes to a stop otherwise the VIP 1 cannot read the information on the chip m By briefly pressing PRESET buttons 1 3 you can now very simply load the data from your card The illuminated LED above the corresponding PRESET button shows you which preset you have just activated Moreover the preset title and name of the cardholder appear in the display Each of the presets that you have called up in this manner is now stored in the RAM of the VIP 1 and you can now withdraw your card again Your data remains stor
11. User Manual VIP 1 Voice Processor version 1 3 YELLOWTEC GmbH 1994 Yellowtec All rights reserved The information and data contained in this documentation can be altered without prior notice No part No part of this documentation can be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose without the express written permission of Yellowtec GmbH regardless of what manner or with what means electronic or mechanical this occurs NENNEN welcome We congratulate you on your purchase of the VIP 1 Voice Processor and heartily welcome you to the steadily growing family of VIP lusers throughout the world We are certain that the VIP 1 will meet your high requirements Please read through this instruction manual carefully so that you can take optimal advantage of all the capabilities of the instrument contents Before You Begin iv Safety Tips Setup Before Turning it On vi Brief Description vii Chapter 1 VIP at a Glance 1 Front View 2 Rear View Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 4 Sound Data Retrieval 5 Programming 6 Storage 10 Additional Functions 12 Chapter 3 Technical Data 13 Overview EL Hardware Functions 145 Block Diagram 16 Chapter 4 Appendix 17 Internal Presets Listing of the Parameters 18 Chip Card Presets Listing of the Parameters 21 The Individual Functions 24 Index 31 Before You Begin Before You Begin N Safety Tips Please don t expose the instrume
12. composition high dynamic frequencies with high levels which cannot be weakened with conventional equalizers without distorting the sound Threshold Permanently sets the reference level at which the suppression of hissing sounds begins Ratio Ratio of input to output levels With a ratio of 1 3 for example a hissing sound with an input level of 3 dB is reduced to 1 dB at the output Frequency This determines the frequency at which the maximum damping of the hissing sound OCCUIS Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 31 High pass low rejection filter Impact sound filter for suppression of low frequency sounds such as rumble and footstep noises Cut off frequency set at 75 Hz D CURSOR 79 62 Hz Z25 94gPu 23 237dld 20 00dBu LT DM oven LEVEL A 42 00dBu Li i iili LL iii LLL 20 900 Hz LOG FREQUENCY 2 00011 5 6 i GEN SINE 23 Q00dRu Meter Two switchable measurement displays are integrated into the VIP 1 The upper one gives the input or output signal with a read out range of 18 to 6 dB level while on the lower read out the level of the internal VCA can be read with a read out range from 18 to 9 dB 18 to 3 dB gain reduction 3 to 9 dB expan sion i Index Att Rel Auto on off Compressor De Esser Expander Filter high mid low Frequency Gain Gain Line Gain Mic Quality High Pass Hold Level In Level Level Limiter Line A
13. dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB off 025 125 3 300 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz 4 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 1008 0 dB en loss g 125 J 40 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold Ratio Range Release Compressor Threshold Ratio Max Gain Hold Level Release 20 dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB E off xj 1 3 1 Li Gate 10 dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB 75 ms 0 ms 7oo ms 8 14s 9 dB 1 dB increments from 20 to 0dB utsof Jue xf ts t 20 o iew K medium high low 7 medium high XA 250 ms 500 ms ts L ss optional erh ltlich Att Rel x auto on I auto off E 2 o y off B Output Level Input Level Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA Limiter N A Meter Level Gain Red Mic Line Amp Input Line Gain Amp 8 Mic In EE MEE 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB x Line In Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters 22 Chip Card Preset 2 factory supplied chip card Soundname FM Sound High pass low rejection filter pes E on off 30 dB 2 dB increments from 30 to OdB ipee dq se J13 dq Ks KHz 63KHz eKmz Jio kHz 12 5 kHz high range filter Q Factor Quality Frequency De
14. ecording or every trans mission Chapter 1 VIP at a Glance Chapter 1 Vie at a Grance n Front View i BYPASS OoO00000000 LEVEL OO0000000 GAIN REDUCTION YELLOWTEC Bypass Switch Turn off the tone regulator of the voice processor You can hear your voice as it sounds without processing Any amplification set in the Mic Line In is retained Level Indicator Shows the in and output level related to the dip switches set on the back of the VIP 1 Gain Reduction Indicator Shows the Expander Compressor and De Esser reduction LC Display E Shows with which preset you are working at the moment While programming your sound data you can follow each step on the display PRESET Buttons 1 3 For call up ofthe sound data stored on the chip card or internally On the display you can see immediately which preset you have just called up ENTER Button To step through the function parameter and adjustment levels as well as to save your data Jog Wheel By turning the jog wheel you can select from among different parameters or adjustments within the same function level Slot for the Chip Card The chip card is always inserted with the chip facing up until it comes to a stop and then locks in place Chapter 1 VIP at a Glance Rear View mm FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE REPLACE OLY OF THE OLTAGE AND WH USE CURRENT RATINGS DISCON
15. ed until another chip card is inserted into the instrument and your stored preset is overwritten by calling up a new version This also holds true for a power outage Hint If the instrument should not function in the described manner simply p Com ress any PRESET button longer than 5 sec In this way you will activate the presets established by the manufacturer which are filed in EPROM f or safety purposes These settings are not volatile but can be overwritten over with card presets at any time Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 6 Programming This is how you program your personal sound data m Select one of the three presets which you would like to adit by pressing its button The LED above the selected preset lights up and the preset number and the name of the stored version appear on the display With the ENTER button and the jog wheel you can now undertake the complete programming Hint The jog wheel can be operated by turning the wheel to the right or the left Cs For the ENTER button you have three different variations of operation 1 brief press you reach the next lower menu level and set the parameters 2 brief presses you reach the next higher menu level 1 long press you store the data on your personal sound card after con clusion of the programming The complete adjustment of the sound data takes place via the function parameter and settings levels Functions Parameters Parameters Bri
16. efly press the ENTER button one time and you will first reach the function level By turning the jog wheel you can select the function that you would like to process SOR Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 7 The following functions are available to you High Pass Filter for damping impact sounds De Esser for suppressing hissing sounds Parametric 3 Band EQ for modifying sounds with adjustable filter skirt steepness Expander for improving dynamics Compressor for controlling dynamics with Max Gain and Hold Level Limiter for signal limitation Meter Switching for switching the display between the input and output level Mic and Line Amplifier gt for turning on the microphone preamplifier m f you have selected the function that you wish to change briefly press the ENTER button again and in this way you arrive at the next processing step With the aid of the jog wheel you can select among the individual parameters within a function e g threshold range release time etc COMPRESSOR gt THRESHOLD a The last level is the settings level You reach it by pressing the ENTER button again With the jog wheel select the value to be changed confirm it with a brief press of the ENTER button and simply change it with the jog wheel tre ries LUPIP ROE AAU empar m n moins gt THRESHOLD hdB m With the ENTER button you can lock in any value You can now either se
17. in Amplification sid dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB high range filter 0 dB o Q Factor Quality 025 125 3 Frequency i 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz Filter Mid Gain Amplification dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB mid range filter 0 dB off Q Factor Quality 025 1 25 _ 3 Frequency __ 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Filter Low Gain Amplification NH dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB low range filter 0 dB off Q Factor Quality 025 125 3 Frequency TUNE 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz Expander Threshold ae dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB Ratio jasom 151 _ 31 _ Gate Range ae dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB Release 175 ms ja50 ms L 700 ms 14s Threshold VNDE dB 1 dB increments from 20 to OdB Ratio I ritser 42 LE 120 Max Gain o __ medium __ high Hold Level ow medium _ high Release 250 ms 500 ms 1s 2s Compressor Att Rel auto on auto off Limiter N A on off Meter Level Output Level 3 Input Level Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA Mic In Line In D 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB Gain Red Mic Line Amp Input
18. ith additional auto attack Additional limiter at 3 dB above the in output level set with the DIP switch Level indicator switchable for in or output level Level indicator switchable for compressor expander limiter or de Esser option Chapter 3 Technical Data 16 Block Diagram XR a Lineverstarker Fiefensperte H H tine xte Lingangs werstarher e H H t r H 1 LI H H 7 7 Bypass M e Avi gangs XLE BPRS 1 verstarker Ocesser Expar ef Limiter LI M 5 a a i L LI e e t t t eee icd x DN deed 2 c Level ae eo a ee o cay Be NR BERR ARE qi Sn ok SOE Meter T TTE a e 17 Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters For your information we will show you below the factory settings for all of the parameters to encourage you to make your own personal settings We have also enclosed a blank form on which you can write down your settings You can simply copy this page Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters 18 Internal Preset 1 Soundname Hardrock C low rejection filter on off 0 dB 2 dB increments from 30 to OdB sot jits 12 Jus 7 15 sKHz eskuz eKmz Jio KHz J 12 5 kHz high range fitter
19. lect another value from the settings level with the jog wheel and process or by briefly pushing ENTER twice go back to the starting menu Chapter 2 Working with the VIP The display shows you at all times on which of the three levels you are working 1st line and which parameter you ate presently adjusting 2nd line For your additional control the LED of the preset that you are presently working on remains lit during the entire adjustment of the data Also the LED of the ENTER button blinks until you have stored the altered data on your chip card Before we store the data we will give you below an overview of the functions para meters and setting options of the VIP 1 8 Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 9 Functions Parameters and Settings of the VIP 1 Settings Level on off 2 dB increments from 30 to 0dB 1 1 of 1 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 5 5000Hz 6300Hz 8000Hz 1000 12500Hz 1 dB increments from 10 to 10 dB 0 dB off 0 25 1 25 3 31 increments 1 6 oct from 520 to 16250 Hz 1 dB increments from 10 to 10 dB 0 dB off 0 25 1 25 3 31 increments 1 6 oct from 200 to 6250 Hz 1 dB increments from 10 to 10 dB 0 dB off 0 25 1 25 3 31 increments 1 6 oct from 40 to 1250 Hz 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB 1 1 off 1 1 5 1 3 Gate 2 dB increments f
20. mp Low rejection Filter Max Gain Meter Mic Amp Out Level Q Factor Range Ratio Release Threshold VCA Gain Chapter 4 Appendix Index 32 page Rising time decay time in the VCA 9 25 Protection against sudden level jumps 9 25 Sound compression 7 9 24 25 Suppression of hissing sounds 7 9 26 Dynamic elevation 7 9 26 27 Filter for highs middles lows 9 28 Frequency measured in Hz 9 26 28 Level volume 9 28 Volume of the high level input 9 Volume of the microphone input 9 Steepness of the filter also Q factor 9 28 Impact sound filter for suppression of low frequency interference 45 9 29 Last level retained in speaking pauses 7 9 24 Input level 3 9 Level level mark 29 Volume limiter T2929 Preamplifier 7 see High Pass 7 9 29 Expander function in compressor 7 9 24 Read out instrument 7 9 29 Microphone preamplifier 7 Output level 9 see Quality 9 28 Range 9 26 Ratio of input level output level 9 24 Decay time 9 24 27 Response threshold in dB 9 24 26 Control voltage of the amplifier voltage controlled amplifier 29 Soundname High pass low rejection filter on 8 off De Esser Threshold dB 2 dB increments from 30 to OdB Ratio beer yas dem aaa 1 8 Frequency 5kHz 6 3KHz Jekuz _ 10 KHz _ 12 5 kHz Filter High Ga
21. ned on and off with the switch located in the connector panel onthe back of the instrument After it is turned on the VIP 1 automatically checks its electronics Then Yellowtec Voice Processor appears on the display along with the current software version and the LED overthe button Preset 1 lights up After it is turned on the instrument automatically from RAM loads the last preset which was invoked If you are using the instrument for the first time the display shows one of the three test presets that are found on the Chip Card Before You Begin vii Brief Description The VIP 1 from Yellowtec is the first voice processor which stores sound data ona Chip Card once it has been set Thus you have your own personal sound a la carte ready to use any time and any place fast and problem free The VIP 1 was first conceived for the area of broadcasting but is just as suited for use in video post production or recording studios in the theater and on the stage With the VIP 1 you can adjust your voice optimally because the instrument works with digitally controlled parameters which guarantee precise sound processing of your voice In the development of the VIP 1 we have placed special importance on simple and user friendly operation The entire voice adjustment for example can be done with only one button and the jog wheel and then stored on your personal sound card There is no tiresome readjustment of the voice before every r
22. nly the set frequency The neighboring fre quencies remain unaffected Gain Amplification The amplification or lowering can be set to 10 dB with this regulator 0 dB corres ponds to a turned off filter Frequency The frequency regulator is used to set the middle frequency to be processed The parametric filter in the VIP 1 was divided into three filter ranges which differ only in the frequency ranges high middle and low De Esser Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 30 The De Esser is a controller for suppression of hissing sounds In other words this parameter can decrease the volume of consonants such as S Sch or T S sounds have in their spectral composition high dynamic frequencies with high levels which cannot be weakened with conventional equalizers without distorting the sound Threshold Permanently sets the reference level at which the suppression of hissing sounds begins Ratio Ratio of input to output levels With a ratio of 1 3 for example a hissing sound with an input level of 3 dB is reduced to 1 dB at the output Frequency This determines the frequency at which the maximum damping of the hissing sound Occurs De Esser Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 30 The De Esser is a controller for suppression of hissing sounds In other words this parameter can decrease the volume of consonants such as S Sch or T S sounds have in their spectral
23. nt to rain or moisture In this way you will avoid the danger of fire and of electric shock Please don t open the case Always leave servicing and repairs to an expert If liquid or a solid object should get into the case please unplug the instrument from the power outlet and have it checked by an expert before you use it again When it is not in use for extended periods of time disconnect the instrument from the power outlet When pulling out the power supply cable please take hold of the plug and never the cable itself Even when it is turned off the instrument is not completely separated from the power circuit as long as the power cord is still plugged into the wall socket Make sure that there is enough air circulation to avoid internal heat accumulation Don t place the instrument near heat sources such as heaters and warm air vents and don t expose it to direct sunlight dust excessive mechanical vibration or impacts Don t place any heavy objects on the instrument If you have additional questions or problems with respect to the instrument please consult your dealer or Yellowtec directly Before You Begin vi N Before Turning it On Before you plug the VIP 1 into the circuit please check whether the voltage setting 220 V given on the instrument matches your local voltage Please note that the instrument can be damaged if the voltage does not match the local current and you turn it on anyway The VIP 1 is tur
24. nts from 40 to 10dB int sot J151 at _ Gate 30 dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB NEA ms X4350 ms 700 ms 145 Compressor Limiter N A Meter Threshold Ratio Max Gain Hold Level Release Att Rel I dB 1 dB increments from 20 to 0dB iso 12 5 1 20 Jow medium x high x medium 8 high x 500 ms 1s 2s E auto off x off Level E Output Level x4 Input Level 2 Comp Exp Lim VCA De Esser VCA Mic Line Amp Gain Red input Line Gain Amp optional erhaltlich Chapter 4 Appendix Listing of the Parameters 21 Chip Card Preset 1 factory supplied chip card Soundname High pass low rejection filter Dico 5 De Esser N A Threshold Ratio Frequency Filter High a high range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency EE x off Ms kHz esKHz eKHz 10 KHz 12 5 kHz As kHz 3 14 3 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHz 30 dB 2 dB increments from 30 to OdB isot us 12 jws 15 2 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 0 dB oft ess 125 ds Filter Mid mid range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency Filter Low low range filter L Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 3
25. ond line of the display with the jog wheel and ENTER button Name Cardholder Designation Preset 2 Designation Designation Preset 1 Preset 3 Hint In the storage mode you always go to the next level Preset Title Preset CS Number with one long press on ENTER Within one storage level you can move to any location with the jogwheel and activate it with one brief press on ENTER The blinking cursor shows you that you can now make a change m You can therefore change the existing entries in the following manner With one brief press on ENTER you come to the first position of the CARDHOLDER The blinking cursor shows you that you can now make a change m By turning the jog wheel you can reach any letter any number and the special characters All input fields are alphanumeric created With one brief ENTER the respective Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 11 AM LL SEMEN character is set The VIP 1 accepts the CARDHOLDER once it is established for all three presets on a chip card so that you can simply skip this level in storing the two other presets one long ENTER m You change the PRESET TITLE and the PRESET NUMBER in the same way LE CHRX dii m When you have completed your settings press long once on the ENTER button in order to store your data On the display will appear m If you once again press long on the ENTER button your data will be accepted in memory The VIP 1 exits
26. ons on the dynamics of speech is presented In the middle range the signal is unchanged Above the compressor threshold the level is reduced by 2 1 Signal spikes are intercepted by the limiter at a factor of 25 1 and the level below the expander is reduced to 3 1 so that the signal is freed of ambient noise Ausgang i Limiter l Q VU rr tnmen Gefahr durch bersteuerung 5 dB 5 em Normaler Sprachbereich 10 dB inresnog St rger usch 30 d Eingang Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 29 Filter High Mid Low The parametric filter allows for a precise effect on the tone of your voice Q Factor Quality Selects the width of the frequency band which takes effect when the level is raised or wered 0 T low 7 d CURSOK 1 002 kHz 70 38 dBu 83 06cBRu 1 00 dtu EXEC eee E p eera 1 00 dBu EEE DERE 3 i i ob i esed ede secon Quos cud uod anl b aus iss Puede 0 dtu O Pod 1 3 i 1 LEVEL A LEVEL A 12 00d8u OOO Hz LOG FREQUENCY So ou 12 00d u P ong Po i ii 26000 Hz LOG FREQUENCY 20 045 SETTINGS GEN SINE 10 60dEu SETTINGS GEN SINE 710 QOdRu A on factor of 0 5 is a broad frequency band i e around the set T frequency the neighboring frequencies are also raised or EEL Q factor 3 means a very nar row band filter which raises or lowers o
27. rom 2 to 50dB 175 ms 350 ms 700 ms 1 4 s 1 dB increments from 20 to OdB 1 1 ofD 1 2 1 5 1 20 0 low medium high low medium high 250ms 500 ms 1s 2 s auto on off on off In Output Level Comp Exp De Esser Function Level Parameter Level High pass N A low rejection filter De Esser Threshold Ratio Frequency Filter High Gain Amplification high range filter Q Factor Quality Frequency Filter Mid Gain Amplification mid range filter Q Factor Quality Frequency Filter Low Gain Amplification low range filter Q Factor Quality Frequency Expander Threshold Ratio Range Release Compressor Threshold Ratio Max Gain Holdlevel Release Att Rel Limiter N A Meter Level Gain Red Mic Line In Input Line Gain Ampl Line In Mic In 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB optional a tme samt et aes OT E aan besten Chapter 2 Working with the VIP 10 Storage The functions you have edited can be very simply stored on the Personal Sound Card gt This is how you store the adjusted data on the Chip Card u Press the ENTER button once for longer than 2 seconds in order to reach the storage mode It makes no difference what level you are on the VIP 1 will automatically go from any position automatically into the storage mode Now you can enter the Cardholder Preset Title and Preset Number in the sec
28. rs 23 Chip Card Preset 3 factory supplied chip card Soundname Telefoni High pass N A di off low rejection filter Es EE De Esser Threshold 30 dB 2 dB increments from 30 to OdB Ratio j fits 12 13 x vs Frequency xis KHz 8 6 3KHz Je KHz ho KHz M 12 5 kHz Filter High Gain Amplification high range filter Filter Mid mid range filter bono eden e Q Factor Quality Frequency 110 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB 0 dB o ej 0 25 125 s 3 575 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 520 Hz to 16 25 KHZ Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency o25 125 3 200 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 200 Hz to 6 25 KHz Filter Low low range filter Gain Amplification Q Factor Quality Frequency 10 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB oH x o25 125 3 100 31 increments 1 6 Oct from 40 Hz to 1 25 KHz 18 dB 2 dB increments from 40 to 10dB 1 J151 33 _ Gate aA dB 2 dB increments from 2 to 50dB 175 ms x 3soms 700ms 14s _ a DER dB 1 dB increments from 20 to 0dB Jitsof 12 ss 1 20 medium high 250 ms 500 ms 1s 2s on off Expander Threshold Ratio Range ux Release Compressor Threshold Ratio Max Gain 0 8 low Hold Level C low medium E high Release Att Rel au
29. to on auto off Limiter N A Meter Level Output Level Mic Line Amp Input Line Gain Amp optional erhaltlich Gain Red X Comp Exp Lim VCA B De Esser VCA 7 Input Level Mic In Xj Line In 1 dB increments from 10dB to 10dB 10 dB increments from 0 to 60dB f 10 dB 1 dB increments from 10 to 10dB O dB aff Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions In the following the individual functions and their parameters will be described in detail and graphically presented 24 Chapter 4 Appendix The Individual Functions 25 Compressor The compressor provides for a constant level i e with its intervention soft passages become louder and loud passages become softer Excessive changes in level which give the impression of constantly fluctuating volu mes can be compressed with the compressor The compressor of the VIP 1 offers you the following settings options Threshold The reference level at which the dynamics begin to be altered An electronic circuit constantly monitors the input signal and compares it with a reference signal threshold level If theinput signal is greater than the reference level the compressor begins to operate Ratio The ratio of input to output level At a ratio of 1 1 the compressor is not active A ratio of 1 5 means that if the input level is increased by 5 dB the output level in creases by 1 dB Max Gain The settings low mid
30. y balanced Maximum input level 22 dbu Input impedance 12 kohm 1 KHz Frequency response 0 8 dB 20 Hz 20 KHz Signal to noise ratio WTD 10 Hz CCIR RMS relative to the 4 dbu output level 85 dB Distortion 0 dbu lt 0 02 1 KHz Line Output Electronically balanced Maximum output level 22 dbu Output impedance 600 ohm Dimensions 430 wide x 44 high x 284 deep mm Weight 5 kg net Power Supply 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Chip Card ISO 4488 512 byte Hardware Functions Chapter 3 Technical Data 15 Line input XLR 3F electronically balanced Output XLR 3M electronically balanced Power supply EURO with voltage selection 110 240 V and fused protection RS 232 interface Line input level adjustable with DIP switches to 10 4 6 and 9 dbu corresponding to 0 Vu display Line output level adjustable with DIP switches to 10 4 6 and 9 dbu corresponding to 0 Vu display Transformer balanced in outputs Microphone preamplifier 70 db amplification 60 dB microphone preampli fication 10 dB line amplification Employable high pass filter De Esser controllable in frequency ratio and threshold Three step parametric equalizer controllable in gain Q factor and frequency Expander with ratio 1 1 to 3 1 or gate function controllable in threshold range and release time Compressor with ratio 1 1 to 1 20 controllable in threshold max gain hold level and release time w
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