Drawmer HQ-r Remote - Manual (Page 13)

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HQ-r CONTROL DESCRIPTION
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When plugged in the remote shifts the HQ and/or HQ-b up a gear by adding several useful features that are invaluable to
the mastering studio and allows the HQ to be used as a fully comprehensive DAC/Monitor Controller:
SOURCE:
On the right of the remote are nine illuminated switches that switch between the nine analogue and digital inputs on
the rear of the HQ/HQ-b.
LEVEL:
The same precision relay volume control as been incorporated into the HQ-r remote, as found on the main HQ
unit, with an identical accurate channel balance of 0.05dB across the entire volume range, and the Innovative
(SilentRelay) volume management system, that prevents the relay ‘chattering’.
As with the HQ in the fully anti-clockwise position attenuation of >100dB occurs, this is lowered as the knob is
rotated clockwise, turning the volume up, in 0.5dB steps, to a normal output level of +17dBu in it’s full (unattenuated)
position.
You should be aware that if used in conjunction with the input level trim, a maximum output level of +27dBu can be
achieved, so should be used with caution.
Unlike the HQ the HQ-r also has a three digit seven segment display that shows the exact attenuation to the
volume, accurate in 0.5dB steps, which is invaluable when recalling useful listening levels.
PRESET:
Three illuminated switches are located left
centre of the control surface titles P1, P2
and VARI.
When ‘VARI’ is pressed and illuminated
the volume is controlled by the knob and
increases/decreases with rotation.
When P1 or P2 are pressed the volume
level jumps to a predefined level, to enable
the studio to operate at the volume that
they prefer, for instance, to ensure that
there is enough level in a mix - this level is
altered via the two small potentiometers
as located on the rear of the remote. Use a small screw driver to adjust whilst watching the level seen in the display.
SPEAKERS:
As with the HQ the HQ-r has the ability to switch through the A/B outputs on the rear, to provide A/B comparisons
for example. The switches are as follows: ‘A’ (output A active, B mute), ‘B’ (output B active, A mute) and ‘A+B’ (both
A and B active). To mute both the outputs see ‘Mute’
OUTPUT:
DIM:
With the DIM button active the current output is attenuated to lower the overall output level to the speakers. This
process varies according to the current volume level and will effect louder volumes more than quieter.
MUTE:
With the MUTE button active the output at the speakers is attenuated to -100dB. The switch is conveniently located
at the front of the unit for easy, emergency access. When active the ‘MUTE’ led on the front of the HQ and HQ-b will
also light to show that the unit is being controlled elswehere.
MONO:
With the MONO button active the signal is combined so that both outputs produce the same signal.
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