TC Electronic C400XL Manuel utilisateur

C400XL

DUAL STEREO GATE & COMPRESSOR

UUSSEERR’’SSMMAANNUUAALL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• This equipment should be installed near the

socket outlet and disconnection of the device

should be easily accessible.

• Do not install in a confined space.

• Do not open the unit - risk of electric shock

inside.

Caution:

You are cautioned that any change or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Service

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• All service must be performed by qualified

personnel.

Warning!

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do

not expose this equipment to dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, are placed on the

equipment.

• This apparatus must be earthed.

• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like

the one supplied with the product.

• Be advised that different operating voltages

require the use of different types of line cord

and attachment plugs.

• Check the voltage in your area and use the

correct type. See table below:

Voltage Line plug according to standard

110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.

220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section

107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.

240V BS 1363 of 1984.

Specification for 13A fused

plugs and switched and

unswitched socket outlets.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-

age" within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the

product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Certificate Of Conformity

TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240

Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own

responsibility that following products:

C400XL

DUAL STEREO GATE & COMPRESSOR

- that is covered by this certificate and

marked with CE-label conforms with

following standards:

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains

(IEC 60065) operated electronic and

related apparatus for household

and similar general use

EN 55103-1 Product family standard for

audio,video, audio-visual and

entertainment lighting control

apparatus for professional

use. Part 1: Emission.

EN 55103-2 Product family standard for

audio, video, audio-visual and

entertainment lighting control

apparatus for professional

use. Part 2: Immunity.

With reference to regulations in following

directives:

73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

Issued in Risskov, April 2007

Mads Peter Lübeck

Chief Executive Officer

EMC / EMI.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B Digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in residential installations. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on. The user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

For the customers in Canada:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . .a

Certificate of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . .b

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear Panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Signal Flow diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Typical setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cables - (important) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

BASIC OPERATION

Preset applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

C400XL Processing

Compression basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Comp/Limiter mode - C400XL . . . . . .17

Gate Expander mode - C400XL . . . . .18

New Style Compression - C400XL . . .19

APPENDIX

Software update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .21

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [email protected]

Rev 1.1– SW – V 1.00

English Version

Prod. No: E60506611

QUICK START - IF YOU JUST CAN’T WAIT

If you are familiar with compressors,

limiters, gates and de-essing techniques

this quick guide is probably all the

information you will need to operate the

C400XL. For more information, please refer

to other sections of this manual.

• Unpack the C400XL and check for possible

damages that could have been caused by

transport.

• Read the safety instructions.

• Take a few minutes to register online via:

www.tcelectronic.com or send in the

registration card. Customers registered online

will be notified directly via E-Mail about

relevant news

The C400XL is a compressor/de-esser -

gate/expander with two independent channels

that can be routed either in serial (stereo) or

dual mono mode.

Routings

The C400XL has two routing options. Dual

Mono or Stereo/Serial. The Routing mode is

set on the C400XL front panel on the far left.

Dual mono

- where C400XL is split and operates as two

100% separate mono engines. A typical

application for this mode is using the two

engines as insert effects on two different

channels.

Stereo/Serial Mode

- utilizing both effect engines in serial. Engine

1 is feeding Engine 2. This is the mode to

IN 1(L)

IN 2(R)

stereo|serial mode

engine 1 engine 2

stereo stereo

MONO OR STEREO

OUT 2

OUT 1

IN 1

IN 2

dual mono mode

engine 1

engine 2

choose if you wish to process a signal with both

processing engines. Note that this routing

works for both a stereo setup but also a single

mono setup. Typically you would use one

engine as a gate/expander and the other as de-

esser or compressor/limiter. But note that any

combination of effects is possible as the

engines operate independently.

• Make all appropriate connections. You may

refer to the examples on pages 10-11.

• Decide application and set Routing

accordingly.

• Set MIX to 100% for normal compression.

Any setting between 0 and 100% utilizes the

C400XL “new compression style”, based on

parallel compression. Read the section “New

Style Compression”

• Select desired processing type on the two

Engines.

• Start playing.

• Feed the C400XL channels with an

appropriate level. The yellow -3 LED should

only be lit at peaks. The level is set on the

sending device.

• Set MIX depending on your intentions and

selected effect.

• Now tweak the THRESHOLD, MAKE-UP

GAIN and RATIO controls for the two

engines until you have the intended result.

For any questions left unanswered by this

manual feel free to visit our online support

center; TC Support Interactive, which can be

accessed via: www.tcelectronic.com

Latest manual revision can always be

downloaded from www.tcelectronic.com

Manual revision number is found in the bottom

of page 3.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your C400XL.

C400XL is a supreme Dual Gate | Compressor specially designed for audio professionals on the road

as well as in the studio. Combining award-winning multiband compression technology with an

extremely fast and intuitive user interface as well as a super silent click free gate, the C400XL is made

for the uncompromising sound engineer.

Multiband dynamics technology

C400XL uses advanced TC Electronic multiband dynamics technology to compress and adapt to any

source - from vocals and percussion to guitars and even keyboards. The inherent transparency of the

multiband compressor brings out the qualities of the source material, yet secures a firm and consistent

level at all times. The optimized and super-fast gate offers a click free and high precision gating of any

source.

Three strikes and you’re in

C400XL stands out in three distinct areas that make it the ideal unit for demanding live and studio use.

First there is the sound quality – this quality is ensured by source-based multiband compression and

ultra fast gating. Another great aspect of the C400XL is its versatility – adapt to any source, analog or

digital, decide on gate, compression or a combination, and C400XL is up for the task at hand. And

finally there is the intuitive, fast use of C400XL – source-based compression, intuitive

user interface and a mix knob for parallel compression makes for a fast, professional unit.

Intuitive – yet advanced

C400XL features a TC Electronic exclusive ‘Mix’ knob allowing parallel compression without

complicated routing schemes. The unique Parallel compression will lift hidden details in

every vocal or drumkit track. To assure smooth operation, C400XL is equipped with high resolution

input, gain reduction metering and threshold LED indication. Choose between true dual mono for

superior channel separation, stereo or serial operation. C400XL features brickwall limiting for peak

stop and hot levels prevention.

Analog and digital connectors

C400XL is the ideal choice for parallel compression, gating and/or compressor applications. A C400XL

channel transforms from multiband compressor to ultra fast gate and back at a flick of a switch. Gate

and compressor functions can be serial or parallel at the choice of the engineer, thus allowing e.g.

awesome combinations of compressor and gate on a snare drum giving that tight and snappy impact

sound. Balanced Analog (XLR) and Digital AES/EBU (XLR) connectors make C400XL the perfect

solution for any pro sound engineer looking for high-end compression/gates to complement his analog

or digital setup.

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

piano/keyb

bass dm

snare dm

de-ess 4kHz

female vocal

toms dm

percussive

de-ess 6kHz

DE-HUM

DE-HISS

composite

horns/inst.

-60 BYP 1001:1 .02

.07 .7

0dB inf. 2

-30 50

0.3

dB|secratiodB %

thresh peak digital in

dual mono

power stereo|serial -20-40

-50 -10

threshold ratio makeup|mix|release amount

engine 1

routing

metering

program

male vocal

vocal choir

speech

bass guitar

elec. guitar

acoustic guitar

-6 -3

-12 -6

-18 -12

-24 -18

-48 -24

-3 -1

i/p dBfs damp.

-5 +5

-15 +15

algorithm

GATE|EXP

DUAL STEREO GATE | COMPRESSOR

C400XL

COMP|LIM

ROUTING MODE switch

Selects between the following routing modes:

Dual Mono routing mode

The two engines operate 100% individually and

can be perceived as two separate mono units.

Stereo/Serial routing mode

This mode can be used for several different

application setups:

Serial mono:

By using only the Left input/Left output, C400XL

operates as two mono blocks in serial.

Serial Stereo:

Connecting a stereo signal on Left/Right inputs

the two engines can be used a two stereo

devices in serial.

Stereo:

Engine 2 is bypassed by setting MIX to

“bypass” (fully counter-clockwise) and Engine 1

is used as a stereo effect. Only one engine is

applied.

The following descriptions of controls are

valid for both Engines 1 and 2.

PRESET selector

Use the PRESET selector to select the desired

source preset for Engine 1.

METERS

I/P dB:

Input meter showing the signal present on the

input. Analog or digital. Meters indicate dBFS.

Damp meter:

Indicates the attenuation of the signal in dB.

THRESH LED (Threshold LED)

In presets using Multi-band compression:

The LED can indicate two scenarios.

a) When the input signal level exceeds the set

threshold.

b) When the input signal triggers the Peak

Limiter.

In presets using Gate/Expander mode:

LED on = signal above threshold

LED off = signal below threshold

PEAK

The PEAK LED can indicate various types of

overload.

LED will be on if:

1. The incoming digital or analog signal is too

hot. Reduce the source signal.

2. Internal overload in the digital domain. This

situation occurs if the applied make up gain

is set too high. This situation should not

occur under normal working conditions.

THRESHOLD

Sets the threshold for the selected preset. The

threshold should be set according to the level

of the processed signal. The lower the

threshold is set, the earlier the processing is

applied.

RATIO

Sets the ratio for the selected engine preset.

MAKEUP / RELEASE

For compression presets this control sets the

make-up gain. The release times are

predefined in the presets.

For Gate/Expander presets this control sets the

release time.

FRONT PANEL

piano/keyb

bass dm

snare dm

de-ess 4kHz

female vocal

toms dm

percussive

de-ess 6kHz

DE-HUM

DE-HISS

composite

horns/inst.

-60 BYP 1001:1 .02

.07 .7

0dB inf. 2

-30 50

0.3

dB|secratiodB %

thresh peak

-20-40

-50 -10

threshold ratio makeup|mix|release amount

engine 2 metering

program

male vocal

vocal choir

speech

bass guitar

elec. guitar

acoustic guitar

-6 -3

-12 -6

-18 -12

-24 -18

-48 -24

-3 -1

i/p dBfs damp.

-5 +5

-15 +15

algorithm

GATE|EXPCOMP|LIM

MIX / AMOUNT

For compression effects the MIX/AMOUNT

knob controls the mix between the processed

and the direct signal. When set to 0% the

engine is 100% bypassed.

In Gate /Expander mode the knob controls the

amount of damping.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Inputs

Balanced analog inputs on

XLR connectors.

Outputs

Pseudo balanced analog

outputs on XLR connectors.

Please read the manual

section on correct cables

to use with C400XL on

pages 12-13.

Digital I/O

24 bit digital AES/EBU input

and output on standard XLR

connectors.

C400XL automatically detects

if a digital signal is present on

the AES/EBU input. When

locked to a valid digital signal

the DIGITAL IN LED on the

front panel is lit.

If C400XL cannot lock to the

digital input the analog inputs

are used.

MIDI In - MIDI Out

MIDI in/out for uploading

software.

Power

100-240 VAC switchmode

power supply. The C400XL

accepts any voltage from 100

to 240 VAC.

UL60065

EN/IEC 60065

CSA file no: LR 108093

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT

SERIAL NO.

TYPE: PC002

TC ELECTRONIC

MADE IN THAILAND

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS

OUVRIR.

100-240 V~AC 50-60Hz, 15W

CAUTION

CUS

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-

CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DI DO IN OUT1(L) 1(L)2(R) 2(R)IN OUT AES MIDI

Balanced

XLR

Analog

Inputs

MIDI

In/Out

XLR

Analog

Outputs

(pseudo

balanced)

Digital

In/Out

Power Input

100 - 240VAC

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