Millennia STT-1 User manual

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STT-1 Front Panel
1.Front-end Amplifier Select Switch — selects the front-end
gain amplifier as either entirely vacuum tube (VT) or entirely
solid state (SS).
2.Phantom Power Select Switch — provides phantom power
(+48VDC) to the microphone inserted into that channel. When
the LED is on, phantom power is applied simultaneously
through dual 6.81k ohm resistors to pins 2 and 3 of the three
pin female XLR input.
Use phantom power with condenser and other microphones
requiring traditional phantom supply.
CAUTION: Applying phantom power to ribbon
microphones could damage them. Do not use
phantom with ribbons, moving coil, and other
microphones which do not require phantom power.
Do not insert or extract mic cables from the
preamp when phantom power is active.
3. Polarity Reverse Switch "POL REV" — reverses the polarity
(180 degree inversion) of all input signals, including the DI, mic
input, and line input.
4. Transformer Select Switch "XFMR IN" — places the
Millennia MIT-01 audio path transformer in the front-end circuit.
When used with high level signals you may notice a marked
“enhancement” in sonic signature. We have designed this
transformer to provide a unique, "fat" sonic coloration with
condenser microphones which gives the engineer a richer, fuller,
“bigger-than-life” image when used with aggressive sources such
as drums and electric bass.
5. Overload Indicator "OL" — A single red LED which begins
turn-on (most dim) around +18 dBu and becomes fully on at +24
dBu at the direct output.
6. Vacuum Tube Gain Control "VACUUM TUBE GAIN" —
front-end vacuum tube gain range of approximately 18 dB, being
an absolute gain range of approximately +22 dB to +40 dB at the
direct output.
7. Solid State Gain Control "SOLID STATE GAIN" — front-
end solid state gain range of 40 dB, being an absolute gain range
of approximately +10 dB to +50 dB at the direct balanced output.
8. SOURCE “MIC-LINE-DI" — selects the front-end input
source as either microphone, line level, or 1/4" DI (instrument,
keyboard, etc.). Mic, Line, and DI inputs all feed the same front-
end amplifiers (selectable via switches as either vacuum tube or
solid state, transformer-coupled or transformer-less). When used
as a solid state amplifier, the circuit is essentially identical to the
front-end found on Millennia’s HV-3. When used as a vacuum tube
amplifier, the circuit is essentially identical to Millennia’s M-2b
front-end. The DI input offers a standard 1/4" phone jack
exhibiting a very high input impedance via a single 12AT7 vacuum
tube circuit.
Parametric Equalizer Section
9. Band In/Out Switch "IN" — places its associated EQ band in
circuit or out of circuit
10. Frequency Select Switch — selects fixed high and low band
frequencies
11. Peak/Shelf Select — When LED is on, EQ is shelving at 6 dB
per octave. When LED is off, EQ is peaking with a fixed "Q" of 1.0.
12. Boost/Cut Control — +15 dB of boost and -15 dB of cut.
Boost/Cut potentiometer has 21 detented positions for accurate
repeatability and session logging.
13. Parametric Frequency Control – selects EQ center
frequency.
14. Parametric Frequency Range Select Switch "10X" —
When LED is on, frequencies as shown on front panel legend are
multiplied by 10X. When LED is off, frequencies are as shown on
front panel legend.
15. Parametric Q Control – EQ bandwidth.
16. Equalizer In/Out Select Switch "EQ IN" — places EQ in
the signal path.
17. Twin Topology™ Select Switch “EQ/COMP TT” – selects
the amplifier topology to be used by the equalizer and com-
pressor; vacuum tube or solid state. When the LED is on, EQ and
compressor are routed via a 100% Class-A solid state FET
amplifier. When LED is off, EQ and compressor are routed via a
100% Class-A vacuum tube amplifier. EQ and compressor
amplifier path topologies cannot be selected separately.
Compressor/Limiter Section
18. Threshold Control — threshold adjustment range of
approximately -20 dBu to +20 dBu. Threshold is most sensitive
when control is turned fully CW.
19. Attack Time — When fully CCW, the fastest attack time is
achieved (2 mS). When fully CW, the slowest attack time is
achieved (100 mS)
20. Release Control — When fully CCW, the fastest release is
achieved (20 mS). When fully CW, the slowest release is achieved
(3 seconds). Note that release times below 80 mS are normally
used only during de-essing. It is recommended that broadband
compression use >80 mS release times.
21. Ratio Control — When fully CCW, the lowest and most gentle
compression ratio is achieved (1.4:1). When fully CW, the highest
and most pronounced compression ratio is achieved.
22. Pre/Post Dynamics Select Switch "FLIP DYNAMICS" —
determines the order in which the dynamics section is placed in
the audio signal path. When LED is on, the dynamics section
precedes the EQ section. When LED is off, the dynamics section
follows the EQ section.
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23. De-Esser Select Rotary Switch — provides selective
filtering of particularly "sibilant" frequencies, such as found on
overly breathy singers and so forth. Compressor/limiter
"dynamics" switch (#24) must be active to achieve de-essing
function.
The de-esser and broadband compressor/limiter
cannot be used simultaneously.
When any de-essing frequency is selected, the meter
Gain Reduction function is disabled.
The de-esser in the Origin is intended for modest de-
essing duties. For more aggressive sibilance, a
dedicated de-essing unit with greater flexibility is
suggested.
24. Dynamics In/Out Switch — places an opto-
compressor/limiter into the signal path. When LED is on, opto-
electronic gain reduction elements are activated. When LED is off,
gain reduction is not in circuit.
25. Mute Select Switch — mutes all main outputs, balanced and
unbalanced. When LED is on, audio signal is muted at the main
outputs. Does not affect Direct Output from the front end
amplifiers. When LED is off, muting is not active.
25. VU Meter Function Select Switch — determines the VU
meter function. When LED is on, VU meter indicates the amount
of dynamics gain reduction. When LED is off, VU meter indicates
the actual output level of the balanced main outputs. A meter
reading of 0 VU is equivalent to a balanced output of +4 dBu.
NOTE: Unbalanced main output is 6 dB lower output than shown
on VU meter.
Metering is disabled when de-esser is enabled.
27. Master Level Control "OUTPUT MASTER" — Fully CCW is
off. Fully CW offers an additional 10 dB of gain relative to the
front-end amplifier circuits. Unity output level is achieved when
this control is approximately 2:00 o’clock. At 10:00 o’clock,
output level is attenuated approximately -16 dB.
28. VU Meter Adjustment — multi-turn trimmer potentiometer
which adjusts the VU meter zero point when meter is set to Gain
Reduction. Use insulated "wand" tool designed for trim pot
adjustment. Allow ample time (1/2 hour recommended) for the
STT-1 Origin circuits and chassis to “warm up” and reach a stable
operating temperature before attempting to set the GR zero point
of VU meter.
29. VU Meter — True analog-level meter providing indication of
output level or gain reduction. Meter is backlit. Meter backlighting
also serves as operational “pilot” light.
30. Power Switch — turns power on and off.
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ORIGIN STT-1
STT-1 Rear Panel
1. Microphone Input — XLR input jack for use with all standard
balanced microphones, both phantom and non-phantom powered.
Provides +48 Volts DC Phantom powering via front panel switch.
Pin 2 is positive polarity. Pin 3 is negative polarity
2. Line Level Input — XLR connector for use with balanced line
level audio signals. A line level signal is defined here as nominal
+4 dBu operating level. Pin 1 is ground. Pin 2 is positive polarity.
Pin 3 is negative polarity. A 1/4" TRS phone jack is wired in
parallel with the XLR (Tip=pin 2, Ring=pin 3, Sleeve=pin 1).
3. Front End Direct Output — XLR connector providing
balanced, line level output directly from the front-end amplifiers
(MIC, LINE, DI). This output is configured before the EQ,
Compressor, De-esser, and main outputs. Great for tracking an
unprocessed version.
4. Main Output #1 — XLR connector providing balanced, line
level output from all stages of the STT-1. Can be used
simultaneously with all other outputs. Pin 1 is ground. Pin 2 is
positive polarity. Pin 3 is negative polarity.
5. Main Output #2 — XLR connector providing unbalanced, line
level output from all stages of the STT-1. Can be used
simultaneously with all other outputs.
6. Main Output #3 — 1/4" female phone connector providing
unbalanced, line level output from all stages of the STT-1. Can be
used simultaneously with all other outputs. Tip is signal positive
polarity, Sleeve is ground. This output is paralleled with Output
#2 (above).
7. Dynamics Link — RCA-style phono jack providing a
connection to the dynamics side chain circuit. Use to link dual
STT-1 units for stereo operation. Any conventional RCA phono
cable should work appropriately.
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8. Earth/Audio Ground Jumper — barrier terminal which ties
earth ground to audio ground. If ground "hum" loops are
experienced when using the STT-1, removing this jumper may
help. Using this jumper to lift ground, the integrity of the
chassis/earth ground connection is never compromised. Do not
defeat the earth grounding pin on the AC plug.
9. AC Voltage Mains Selection — The fuse block contains two
fuses — one fuse is in series with the hot power line while the
other fuse is in series with the neutral power line. Both fuses must
be installed.
To change the mains voltage selection, remove IEC power
connector and assure that the STT-1 is not connected to mains
power. With a non-conductive tool, gently pry the fuse block away
from the power entry module. Slide out the internal PC Board,
turn it over, and reinsert the PCB so that the desired AC mains
voltage appears in the viewing window. Double check that the
fuses installed correspond to the AC mains voltage range which
appears in the viewing window. Gently push the fuse block back
until flush and snug.
Fuses: For 100-120 VAC mains, use two 5 x 20 mm, 1A, slow
blow, 250 V, Littelfuse 218 or equiv. For 200-240 VAC mains, use
two 5 x 20 mm, 1A, slow blow, 250 V, Littelfuse 218 or equiv.
10. Power Entry — IEC Power Receptacle for use with removable
cords. Use only the power cord provided. (Export units’ cords are
provided by the distributor.)
The complete STT-1 manual is available on-line:
http://mil-media.com/pdf/origin-manual.pdf
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