Solid State Logic B-Series Dynamics Module Mode d'emploi

Marque: Solid State Logic

Modèle: B-Series Dynamics Module

Taper: Mode d'emploi

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B Series Dynamics Module

for 500 Series Racks

User Guide

SSL Part Number : 82BPBM03B

Please recycle all packaging

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Safety and Installation Considerations

This page contains denitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe

working environment. Please take time to read this page before installing or using this

apparatus.

General Safety

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Install in accordance with the rack manufacturer’s instructions.

• There are no user-adjustments, or user-serviceable items, on this apparatus.

• Adjustments or alterations to this apparatus may affect the performance such

that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met.

• This apparatus is not to be used in safety critical applications.

Caution

• This apparatus should not be used outside of the scope of API 500 series

compatible racks.

• Do not operate this apparatus with any covers removed.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that

contained in these Installation Instructions unless you are qualied to do so. Refer

all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Installation

• Ensure power is removed from the rack before tting or removing this apparatus to

or from the rack.

• Use the panel xing screws supplied with the rack to secure this apparatus into the

rack.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European

Union

The symbol shown here is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates

that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the

user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to

a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic

equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at

the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that

it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for

recycling, please contact your local city ofce, your household waste disposal

service or where you purchased the product.

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Standards Compliance

This apparatus complies with international EMC and Safety Standards when installed in a

fully compliant rack.

UKCA

UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1101)

UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091).

The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive (RoHS2) 2011/65/EU.

EU Low Voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU,

EU Electromagnetic Compatibility directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU.

The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive (RoHS2) 2011/65/EU.

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique

de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

BS EN 55032:2015, Class B. BS EN 55035:2017.

Electrical Safety

BS EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017, EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017, CSA CAN/

CSA-C22.2 NO. 62368-1 2nd Ed, 2014.

Environmental

Temperature: Operating: +1 to 30°C. Storage: -20 to 50°C.

Limited Warranty

Please refer any warranty claim to the supplier of this equipment in the rst instance. Full

warranty information for equipment supplied directly by Solid State Logic can be found on

our website:

www.solidstatelogic.com

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this API 500 series compatible

SSL B Series Dynamics module.

This module has been specically designed to operate in an

API 500 series rack such as the API lunchbox® or equivalent. In

common with many such modules, the nominal input/output level is

+4dBu.

The SSL B-DYN 500 Series module comprises a compressor/limiter

and an expander/gate, the design of which returns faithfully to the

circuit and key components which dened the sound of the earliest

SSL B Series channel strip.

The Dynamics Section in the 4000 B-series console channel strip

was unlike any other SSL channel dynamics modules (4000 E-se-

ries, 9000- series etc.). It had a design more similar to the topology

of the SSL Bus Compressor. The compressor features three xed

ratios, 2:1, 4:1 & 10:1 with an additional ‘ds’ mode.

The circuitry and reponse of the B-DYN module uses the latest

component technology and is modelled on the original circuit design

of the SSL 4000 B-Series channel strip as Installed in the 80s in

‘The Stone Room’ at Virgin’s Townhouse Studio (London), Le Studio

(Montreal) and Record Plant (LA)

Operation

Please refer to the illustration opposite.

The IN button , located bottom right, switches the entire mod-

ule in and out of circuit.

The two vertical columns of LEDs , located top left, provide an

indication of dynamics activity. The row of green LEDs to the right

show Gate/Expander activity whilst those to the left indicate opera-

tion of the Compressor/Limiter.

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Compressor/Limiter

Stepped compression ratios 2:1, 4:1, 10:1 and ‘DS’.

The ‘DS’ setting is a xed 10:1 with an additional

12db/Oct high pass sidechain lter at approx. 7 kHz.

When ‘out, the compressor is bypassed

Whenever a signal exceeds the level set by this

control, the compressor will start to act at the ratio set

by the RATIO control. The THRESHold and RATIO

controls also provide automatic make-up gain. A

small improvement to the linearity of this control has

been made in the module over the original channel

strip control. This helps with Threshold tuning using

this smaller scale 500 series knobs.

6 dB/Oct High Pass Filter at 185 Hz in the Compres-

sor sidechain to help reduce bass pumping effects

Switched/xed release ranges from 0.2 s to 1.6 s with

additional ‘DS’ & AUTO release options.

Attack Time is approx. 30ms (2ms in DS mode)

How to use the SL 4000 B de-esser (DS) mode

Set the COMPRESSOR RATIO and RELEASE controls to

‘DS’. The de-ess ratio is a 10:1 ratio with 7 kHz ltered S/C

input signal, delivering broadband compression triggered by

sibilance. The ‘DS’ release is variable in accordance to the

signal between 30 & 50 ms. This is a much faster minimum

release than you would normally expect from an SSL Dynam-

ics section. Also Attack time changes to 2 ms in DS mode.

COMPRESSOR RATIO & RELEASE in ‘DS’ work inde-

pendently of each other & can be utilised in very creative

ways. E.g you can use the fast ‘DS’ attack/release without

using the ‘DS’ ratio, for aggressive compression.

RATIO

THRESH

HPF

RELEASE

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Gate/Expander

This section can act as a 20:1 Gate or as a 2:1 Expander when the

EXP button is pressed.

Controls the maximum amount of gain reduction

applied by the gate/expander. When set to ‘out’, the

gate/expander is bypassed.

Sets the threshold above which the the gate/

expander will be opened.

Sets how long the signal remains audible after the

gate/expander closes. Fixed settings of 0.1, 0.2, 0.4,

0.8 and 1.6 Seconds.

Switches the gate to expander mode with a gentle

curve, for subtler control of level below the threshold.

Attack Time is approx. 0.2 ms

RANGE

THRESH

RELEASE

EXP

LINK

This button switches the dynamics sidechain to be linked/summed

if a link connection is implemented between a pair of modules.

This is an optional feature of the back-plane of some 500 series

compatible racks. ‘LINKing’ allows adjacant dynamics modules to

act as a stereo pair. The effect of the LINK sidechan sum means

that the dynamics module that is changing gain the most applies

the same gain to its paired module. This prevents image shifts with

stereo signals with dynamic stereo/panned content.

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Visit SSL at:

www.solidstatelogic.com

SSL® and Solid State Logic® are ® registered trademarks of Solid State Logic.

ORIGIN™, SuperAnalogue™, VHD™, 4K B™ and PureDrive™ are trademarks of Solid

State Logic.

All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and

are hereby acknowledged.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether

mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, OX5

1RU, England.

As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right

to change the features and specications described herein without notice or obligation.

Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or

indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PAY SPECIAL HEED TO SAFETY WARNINGS.

E&OE

March 2023

Revision History

Revision V2.0, March 2023 - Revised HPF Description

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