PreSonus RC 500 - Manual (Page 2)

Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 Summary of RC 500 Features — 1
1.3 What’s in the Box — 2
2 Hookup — 3
2.1 Input Controls — 3
2.2 Compressor Controls — 4
2.3 EQ Controls — 5
2.4 VU Meter and Controls — 6
2.5 Master Control — 6
2.6 Physical Connections — 6
2.7 Hookup Diagrams — 8
2.7.1 Basic Recording Diagram — 8
2.7.2 Advanced Recording Diagram — 8
3 Tutorial — 9
3.1 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing — 9
3.1.1 Common Questions Regarding
Dynamics Processing — 9
3.2 Equalizers — 11
3.2.1 What is an EQ? — 11
3.2.2 Equalization Settings: How to Find the Best
and Leave the Rest — 12
3.2.3 EQ Frequency Charts — 12
4 Resources — 15
4.1 Audio Specifications — 15
4.2 RC 500 Block Diagram — 16
4.3 RC 500 Recall Sheet — 17
4.4 Troubleshooting — 18
4.5 Warranty — 19