LACHAPELL AUDIO 500CS
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USING THE PREAMP
The preamp section of the LaChapell Audio 500CS is intuitive and simple.
1. Place the VU SELECT switch in the PRE mode to monitor the preamp gain.
2. If you are using a condenser mic, set the 48V phantom power switch to the ON position.
3. Use the GAIN knob to adjust the level of your input.
USING THE EQ
The EQ on the 500CS is very similar to the high end boutique EQ found on our MODEL 503 EQ unit.
It is very clean and transparent, designed for a minimum of phase interaction.
To use the EQ, depress the EQ ON button and adjust the frequency sweep and boost/cut knobs as
desired.
USING THE COMPRESSOR
The COMPRESSOR on the 500CS is a VCA style compressor
with ratio, threshold, and makeup gain controls. Additional
funcitonality can be set via the DIP switches on the back of
the 500CS unit. Before mounting the 500CS in a 500 seres
power supply, select the desired mode of operation for the
COMPRESSOR via the BACK PANEL controls.
COMP LINK
This control provides for future expanded functionality.
It should be in the MASTER position at all times. If it is
placed in the SLAVE position, the 500CS will not function as
expected.
ATTACK AND RELEASE TIMES
To set the COMPRESSOR to a SLOWER attack and release, move DIP
SWITCH 2 to the ON position. This setting is generally more versatile.
A slower attack time often lets the instruments sound more natural,
allowing the transients to pass through uncompressed before the
compressor starts working.
To set the COMPRESSOR with a FAST attack and release, move the
second DIP switch on the back of the 500CS to the OFF position. This setting is good for taming
elements of a mix or recording. Over zealous snares, bass with a flubby low end, lead vocals can
often benefit from a faster attack time.
SOFT AND HARD KNEE
Setting the DIP SWITCH to the ON position will engage a soft knee for the COMPRESSOR. The
HARD KNEE is effective when using the COMPRESSOR as a limiter. It tends to be more effective
with the FAST ATTACK/RELEASE settings as well.
A SOFT KNEE tends to be more natural, letting the COMPRESSOR kick in a bit more gradually.
NOTE:
If the compressor is
engaged, the MAKEUP gain
provides an extra 20dB of gain if
needed.
NOTE:
We recommend starting
with the SLOW ATTACK/RELEASE
and SOFT KNEE settings. These
are usally the most forgiving and
musical.
