Rane DEQ 60 User manual

Manual-1
DEQ 60 / DEQ 60L
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
OPERATORS MANUAL
WEAR PARTS: is product contains no wear parts.
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QUICK START
We know you know how to use an equalizer. Just read this
section for the unique things to be aware of in the DEQ 60 and
DEQ 60L.
Both units have the same features, in short and long throw
versions. One exception: the DEQ 60L’s CUT-ONLY mode.
Activating this switch puts both equalizer channels in the high
resolution CUT 0 to -12 dB (gray number scale).To prevent
unwanted sudden volume shifts when switched, the DEQ 60L
outputs mute for a moment, then slowly increases in volume.
We know you know how to use a realtime analyzer (Rane
makes a great one, the RA 30), but using PERFECT-Q mode
will make that job a lot easier. Since there is no interaction be-
tween filters, the multiple adjustments through all the bands just
to get the analyzer to read flat is a thing of the past. One pass
should do the trick. en use the TONE controls or CUT FIL-
TERS for general sweetening. We know your sound is important
and your time is valuable.
If you want to compare the sound of your old (non-Rane)
EQ to this one, and you are used to the way the slider bands
interact, then use PROPORTIONAL-Q mode.
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e A and B switches are like memories or control assigns.
Normal stereo use would set the top row A (Left), and the bot-
tom row to B (Right). But if you are running in stereo, and both
sides use the same EQ curve, you can set both switches to A.
Now the top EQ curve controls both left and right channels.
Switching these to B will use the bottom EQ curve for both
channels. is is great for switching EQ when a source changes.
Just be aware of where these switches are, an unassigned EQ row
will have no audible effect. ese switches also affect the CUT
FILTERS, TONE CONTROLS, and LEVELS.
e channel BYPASS switches have two modes, set by the
rear panel switch. When set to FILTERS, the BYPASS switch
only bypasses the EQ, TONE and CUT FILTERS. e LEVEL
controls and other switches remain active. When set to ALL,
the BYPASS switches ignore everything including the LEVEL
controls.
You have several connector choices on the rear. However, use
only ONE type of INPUT on each channel. ese Inputs do not
sum. But you may use any combination of OUTPUTS simulta-
neously if desired. Polarity convention on the XLR jacks is pin 2
positive, pin 3 negative and pin 1 shield (chassis ground).

Manual-2
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DEQ 60
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1 Graphic EQ controls: irty bands are provided for each channel. Each EQ slider has a resolution of 256 steps. e center detent position
guarantees a flat response. Slide control travel is 25mm (DEQ 60) or 45mm (DEQ 60L) with easy-to-read soft-touch handles.
2 LOW, MID, and HIGH TONE controls: Independent, Accelerated-slope™, 3-band TONE controls allow easy, intuitive adjustment of tone
response without the hassle of adjusting 30 bands. e TONE controls use 12 dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters. e Low/Mid crossover
point is 300 Hz. e Mid/High crossover point is 4 kHz. As with the EQ sliders, center detent provides a guaranteed flat response. e range of
control is +6 dB to off. Control resolution is 256 steps.
3 LOW CUT and HIGH CUT FILTERS: e LOW Cut Filter is adjustable over four octaves in 64 steps with a frequency range of 15 Hz to
240 Hz. e HIGH Cut Filter is adjustable over two octaves in 64 steps from 5 kHz to 20 kHz.
4 LEVEL controls serve two purposes, when used with the Meters (9):
1) Adjust the INPUT signal level to 0 dBu for good headroom and signal to noise.
2) Compensate for changes in signal level due to filter boost/cut settings by adjusting the OUTPUT signal level to 0 dBu.
e operation of the OUTPUT LEVEL control is reversed. Pushing the control up reduces gain. Pushing the control down increases the gain.
is allows the user to easily adjust sensitivity without affecting the output signal level. Simply grasp both input and output controls and move
together. e ranges of both controls is ±12 dB with a resolution of 256 steps.
5 BYPASS switches have two possible modes of operation. If the rear panel switch is set to BYPASS ALL, all filters and level controls are by-
passed. If the rear panel switch is set to BYPASS FILTERS, only the filters are bypassed. Filters include EQ, TONE and CUT. Automatic relay
bypass hardwires Inputs to Outputs in the event of a power failure.
6 A / B switches determine which set of controls is used by the A-channel or B-channel. Controls affected by the A / B switch are EQ, TONE,
CUT FILTERS, LEVEL, Q switches and ±12 / ±6 dB switches. Bypass switches are not affected.
7 PERFECT-Q™: What you see is what you get. PROPORTional-Q: Classic smooth response. Most users will prefer the PERFECT-Q position.
Some users may prefer the PROPORT-Q setting. See Graphic EQ Controls on page Manual-4.
8 ±12 / ±6 dB switch changes the boost / cut of the Graphic EQ (1) for each channel. Use the ±6 dB unless you really need ±12 dB, the resolu-
tion is better.
9 Input and Output Meters are peak responding and indicate the signal level in dBu. Peak-dBu is held and displayed for 1.5 seconds. Attack is
instantaneous. Decay is 500 ms for a 20 dB step.
0 When the POWER indicator is on, it indicates that power is turned on. is works with 4 on the Rear Panel (next page).
q DEQ 60L CUT-ONLY mode switch: when pressed in, as shown by the LED, sets the range of the DEQ 60L EQ sliders 0 to -12 dB (gray num-
ber scale). When the switch is actuated, the DEQ 60L output audio is muted and slowly increased to prevent volume surprises.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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DEQ 60

Manual-3
N108
FILTERSALL
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50/60 Hz 20 WATTS
DEQ 60
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
FOR CONTINUED
GROUNDING
PROTECTION
DO NOT REMOVE
SCREW This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TIP / PIN 2 = POSITIVE
RING / PIN 3 = NEGATIVE
SLEEVE = SIGNAL GROUND
PIN 1 = CHASSIS GROUND
OUTPUT B
BYPASS
OUTPUT A INPUT B INPUT A
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1 Channel A and B INPUTS: Plug the outputs of the mixer or other source to these Inputs. Choose between the XLR, the ¼" TRS, or the Eurob-
lock Input jack—use only one—they do not sum.
Rane adheres to the international and U.S. standard for balanced pin configurations: Pin 1 is chassis ground (neutral), pin 2 is hot (positive),
and pin 3 is signal return (negative).
Avoid the temptation to use unbalanced tip-sleeve ¼" TS plugs, but if you must, keep them short as possible, 10 feet (3 meters) maximum. Long
unbalanced cables invite hum, noise and other undesirables. Balanced TRS ¼" are much better at rejecting noise.
e Euroblocks normally connect the cable shield to the ground terminal. For those installations where the internal shield-to-chassis connec-
tion causes interference, connect each shield directly to the chassis grounding screw located above each Euroblock connector, keeping the shield
wrapped around the audio conductors as much as possible. For optimum Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) immunity, connect the shields at
both ends of the cable to chassis ground.
See the RaneNote “Sound System Interconnection” for more information on system connections and proper grounding practices.
2 Channel A and B OUTPUTS: Any Output can be used simultaneously with the others, take your pick. Same wiring as above...keep cables
short, always wire balanced when possible, eat your vegetables, yadda yadda.
3 BYPASS mode switch: See 5, Front Panel, previous page.
4 Power connector: Uses the standard cord provided. Inside the DEQ 60 is a universal internal switching power supply that accepts 100 to 240
VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, allowing it to work in most countries.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
ACN 001 345 482
FILTERSALL
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100-240V
50/60 Hz 20 WATTS
DEQ 60L
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
FOR CONTINUED
GROUNDING
PROTECTION
DO NOT REMOVE
SCREW This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
+ - + - + -
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WIRING
TIP / PIN 2 = POSITIVE
RING / PIN 3 = NEGATIVE
SLEEVE = SIGNAL GROUND
PIN 1 = CHASSIS GROUND
OUTPUT B
BYPASS
OUTPUT A INPUT B INPUT A
LISTED
COMMERCIAL
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT
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U.S. and International Patents Pending
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Manual-4
Feature
1) Perfect-Q™ : What you see is what you get
2) Proportional-Q: Classic smooth response
3) Independent Accelerated-slope™ 3-band tone controls
4) Low-cut and High-cut filters
5) Input and Output level controls
6) Eight segment metering for each input and output
7) Two Boost / Cut ranges: ± 6 dB or ± 12 dB
8) Each audio channel may use A or B controls
9) Analog controls
10) XLR, TRS and Euroblock Phoenix connectors
11) Bypass switch (DSP)
12) Bypass relay (power failure)
13) Exceptional RF and Magnetic immunity
14) Universal switching power supply
15) DEQ 60L: Cut-Only mode
Benefit
1) No EQ filter interaction. Response matches slider settings.
2) Familiar response. Smooth tone contouring.
3) Adjust Tone response without moving a dozen EQ sliders.
4) Band limit for application: Voice, Music, Headphones, etc.
5) Optimize dynamic range. Match level after EQ.
6) Allows accurate use of level controls.
7) Select control resolution and range for the application.
8) Stereo Linking; Two “analog memories”; A-curve / B-curve comparison.
9) Many applications require quick control access with one control, one
function, no confusion.
10) Connector matches your cables.
11) EQ in/out compare. Bypass Filters only or bypass Filters and Level controls.
12) No pops on turn-on or turn-off. Passes signal when power is off.
13) Works in high RF environments. Works next to power amps.
14) Works virtually anywhere in the world.
15) Maximum level of precision.
Graphic EQ Controls
Control each of the thirty bands of EQ with high resolution,
256 step slide controls. e center detent position guarantees
a flat response. Perfect-Q™ filters guarantee accurate graphic
response and no band interaction.
e elimination of band interaction means the DEQ filters
are suitable for “ringing out a room” and capable of the very
subtle adjustments required by the most demanding user. Unlike
previous designs that act upon a bandwidth of up to one octave
when cut 12 dB, Perfect-Q only affects the intended 1/3 octave.
For the first time, the user is able to adjust a single 1/3 octave
band with no affect on adjacent bands. e lack of band interac-
tion guarantees slider settings accurately indicate frequency
response.
For full details and comparisons to previous EQs, see
“Perfect-Q: e Next Step in EQ Design” included with this
manual.
Control Surface
All graphics are screened on the reverse side of a durable
Lexan surface. e graphics remain clear even after years of life
on the road.
Universal Switching Power Supply
e DEQ 60 or DEQ 60L operates on any AC mains from
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz. e line cord attaches to
a standard IEC appliance inlet, shipped with each unit.
Security
e DEQ 60 model includes a 3.5" security cover in the box.
An optional 5.2" security cover is available as an accessory for
the DEQ 60L.
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