JOEMEEK SIXQ
User Guide

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You need to be careful about too much boost or �lift�, since boosting

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Using the Compressor takes the closer to overload. The sixQ has generous overload
output gain so that the VU Meter reads around 0dB. affect the Compressor setting though). �RELEASE� at mid-position. Press �COMP� push-button and turn up the LED (labeled �PEAK FSD�) lights, the sixQ is within 6dB of clipping. Occasional flashes are OK but if it is on all the time, turn something �COMPRESSION� control until the compressor GR meter starts to read 2dB down! or 4dB on audio peaks. You should now be able to hear the compressor The way use the LF and MID FREQ controls, is to apply quite restore signal to its previous (uncompressed) level. Alter the SLOPE and a lot of boost, then sweep frequency until you �tune in� to the sound listen to how severity of gain reduction changes. Try changing the to give the desired effect. Release times should emphasise this even more and the compressor Experiment with combinations settings of EQ and try to picture how audio signal is being affected. Use the EQ �ON� switch to make The overall result compression depends on combined settings of the comparisons between EQ�d and non-EQ�d signals. Compress, Slope, Attack and Release controls. Experiment with different working as volume diminishes. Use the �MAKE UP GAIN� control to and listen for percussive sounds getting louder. Reducing the Attack are interested in. Once you find it, adjust the amount of boost or cut should start to �pump� audibly. Keep an eye on VU Meter when adjusting EQ. When the red Set �COMPRESSION� �ATTACK� fully anti-clockwise, with �SLOPE� and margins but when a lot of boost is used, it may be necessary to compensate by reducing Output or the Input Gain (the latter will Start with Compressor Meequalizer off adjust the input and

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combinations discover what best suits the material you wish to compress. Watch the GR meter and don�t overdo things it�s possible to apply 20dB of gain reduction before you realise it! Using the Output Stage Use the Compressor �ON� switch to make comparisons between comFinal adjustments to output level can be made with the OUTPUT pressed and uncompressed signals. Gain control, again keeping an eye on the VU meter and PEAK FSD

Using the Meequalizer
Always start with the Meequalizer boost/cut controls (LF, MID and HF) set to �0� (the control knobs set vertically, in their centre notches). This setting is also known as �flat�.

LED. Note how this control can also be used to fade out the signal completely.

Troubleshooting
1) No Power (no lights work) 5) Too little or too much compression Is power cord plugged in (both ends)? � Turn �Input Gain� control up or down respectively, to adjust the � Is mains power on? signal level to the compressor � Is the mains voltage set correctly for your region? � Has the mains fuse blown? 6) The Meequalizer doesn�t work. � Is the EQ �ON� switch in (LED on)? � Is �Input Gain� control turned up? 2) The microphone doesn�t work � Is �Output Gain� control turned up? � Is it connected to correct (XLR) input on the rear panel? � If it a condenser microphone, is the phantom power switched on? � Is the �Line� switch out (LED off)? 7) Too much noise turned up? � Is �Input Gain� control too high? Try moving the mic closer � Is �Output Gain� control turned up? to the source � Is the �Output Gain� control too high (eg: when lots of compression is being used)? 3) The line input doesn�t work � Is there too much EQ boost? source connected to correct (jack) on back of unit? � Is noise already present in input signal? (Try removing the input) � Is the �Line� switch in (LED on)? � Is the �Input Gain� control turned up? � Is the �Output Gain� control turned up? 8) Sounds distorted � Is the �Input Gain� control too high? � Is the �Output Gain� control too high? 4) The compressor doesn�t work � Is there too much EQ boost? Is Compressor �ON� switch in (LED on)? � When using compressor, is the Release control set too low? � Is the �Compress� control turned up enough? � Is the �Slope� control turned up enough? � Is there enough signal, as set by �Input Gain� control, to drive the compressor?
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