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HIGH PASS FILTER

: Sets the -3dB filter frequency. 

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OUTPUT

: Attenuates the EQ output signal. 

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EQL

: Activates the EQ section. 

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PHASE

: Turns the signal 180 degrees. 

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SC. EXT

: Takes the AC control signal from the Sidechain In connector. 

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LINK:

 Sends the DC control signal to the RCA connector. 

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DYN IN

: Activates the Dynamics section. 

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DYN PRE EQ

: Places the dynamics section ahead of the equalizer. 

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GAIN MAKEUP

: Allows for restoring the gain loss up to 20dB. 

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RATIO

: From a very gentle 1.5:1 to a 10:1 function. On a 5-position 

rotary switch. 

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THRESHOLD

: With an extended range from +20dBu (all clockwise) to 

-20dBu (all counterclockwise). 

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RELEASE

: On a 5-position rotary switch. From ultra-fast 50 

milliseconds to 0.4 seconds and 1automatic release time (fast on 
peaks, slow on sustained program). 

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ATTACK FAST: Switches the attack to the fastest setting. 

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SIDECHAIN FILTER

: OFF, 80 and 160 Hz high pass, 800 Hz and 3Khz 

bell type boost and 5Khz low pass. These allow for unprecedented 
flexible tweaking of your compression. Implemented on a 6-position 
rotary switch.  

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BLEND % : 

From 100% DRY (compression bypassed all 

counterclockwise) to 100% WET (DRY signal bypassed all clockwise) 
and everything in between (50-50 at 12 o´clock).  

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BLEND ON 

button: Activates the BLEND potentiometer, which means 

that if BLEND is OFF, the potentiometer is disengaged and signal is all 
WET. 

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VU/GR: Switches the meter activity from tracking gain reduction to 
output level. 

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METER

: Measures gain reduction in dB or Output level. 

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POWER

: Turns on the unit. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for HA BRITSTIP

Page 1: ...tips on how to use the unit please check www heritageaudio net often and make sure to follow Heritage Audio on Facebook Instagram and You Tube Dec 14th 2020 Rev 1 0 INSTALLING THE BRITSTRIP Thanks fo...

Page 2: ...want to make use of the external sidechain facilities additional MONO Jack cables are needed as explained below If you want to be able to trigger the BRITSTRIP Successor like detector with an external...

Page 3: ...al flows in the aforementioned order Keep this in mind when setting the individual block s levels for optimum headroom THE PREAMPLIFIER First thing to set is the correct input source being MIC the def...

Page 4: ...mpression are desired it may be worth turning the input gain up and setting the threshold higher to avoid having to add a lot of makeup gain GAIN STAGING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE BEST SIGNAL TO NOISE RATI...

Page 5: ...n external sidechain accessible from the front panel rounds the pack and makes this machine the new Swiss knife in dynamic processing both in the pro and semi pro studios Resume of controls is as foll...

Page 6: ...lanced at unity gain able to drive up to 2Kohms Allows to externally process the control signal SIDECHAIN RETURN This unbalanced input allows to use an external control signal or return the processed...

Page 7: ...either the equalizer or the compressor depending on your DYN PRE button setting If compressing prior to equalizing is preferred press DYN PRE and start playing around with the compressor For a more de...

Page 8: ...much lo mid content on them such is the case when snare drum is too loud in the mix or a honky vocal is dominating 3Khz boost does so with too loud vocals or fuzzy guitars 5Khz lo pass allow you to a...

Page 9: ...e INPUT GAIN SWITCH Sets the input gain in 5 dB increments from 30 to 80 dB in MIC mode 40 dB less in LINE mode HI SHELF FREQ SELECTION Selects the hi shelf corner frequency HI SHELF BOOST CUT Sets th...

Page 10: ...ry switch From ultra fast 50 milliseconds to 0 4 seconds and 1automatic release time fast on peaks slow on sustained program ATTACK FAST Switches the attack to the fastest setting SIDECHAIN FILTER OFF...

Page 11: ...Mic Input impedance 300 or 1200 ohm selectable DI Input impedance Greater than 2 Megaohms THD N 50Hz 20Khz DYNAMIC IN not engaged less than 0 07 at 20dBu Frequency response 0 5dB 15Hz 30Khz Line Input...

Page 12: ...purchase date The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear abuse shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages...

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