Using and enjoying the Kultube
Multi-channel and 5.1 surround applications
The Kultube lets you use the MULTI CHANNEL LINK function to link any number
of devices for multi-channel or surround applications. Simply define a master
for controlling all the other units (slaves). Each slave must be defined as
a slave using the SLAVE switch on the front panel. All functions except for
TUBE HARMONICS output control are not controlled by the master: ACTIVE,
THRESHOLD, RATIO, ATTACK, RELEASE, MAKE-UP GAIN, SOFT KNEE, DE-COMP
and PTC. Please note that the PTC lights on the slaves will not come on even
though the master activates the function. The TUBE HARMONICS control must
be set individually on each unit, since this control is not affected by a control
voltage – such “remote control” would be extremely complex and would be
far out of proportion to the benefit, especially since this setting is generally
not changed continuously anyway.
The data from all slave units are also used to create control voltages, so that
all units operate with the same control voltage.
We recommend proceeding as follows when working with 5.1 surround:
The master unit is responsible for the front left and right channels. A second
Kultube processes the rear surround channels (SL & SR) and is operated in
slave mode. The third unit (2nd slave) is used to process the center and sub-
channel. All the settings are made on the master, with the ACTIVE switch used
to conveniently select all the devices. To process certain channels separately
you need to deactivate the SLAVE switch only on the corresponding device.
Applications
Multi Channel Link:
Multi channel or
surround processing in
master/slave-mode
Recommended confi -
guration for 5.1 processing
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