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MicroMeek MQ3
Professional recording interface
User's Guide
The MicroMeek MQ3 is a piece of precision electronics designed to get the
absolute best performance out of a musical instrument, microphone,
recorder and the final mix. Read the instructions carefully; they have been
written as a result of practical experience.
Ted Fletcher
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INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTENTS
The JOEMEEK MQ3
- What it is 3
What's in it
- The Input Amplifier 5
- The JOEMEEK Compressor 5
- The Meequalizer 6
MQ3 Control Explanations 7
Making it go
- Connecting your MQ3 9
- MQ3 Inputs and Outputs 10
- Using the Input Amplifier 11
- Using the Compressor 11
- Using the Equalizer 12
- Sample settings 12
Common problems 14
Technical performance 15
Block (system) diagram 18
MQ3 User settings 19
Ted Fletcher
This instruction book was written by Ted Fletcher; the designer of the
original JOEMEEK compressor and the whole JOEMEEK range of
professional audio equipment. Ted worked in the studio with Joe Meek, the
legendary record producer, in the mid 1960s.
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THE JOEMEEK MQ3
WHAT IT IS
The JOEMEEK MicroMeek MQ3 is an input conditioner. A microphone or
musical instrument preamplifier designed to bridge the gap between the
performing musician and the recording studio.
It has been designed specially to be easy to operate, yet will give the finest
professional 'glitter' to the sound; but without hours of tweaking knobs and
switches with unrecognisable names!
QUALITY AND BIG SOUNDS
It's my theory that 'big' sounds can only be produced if the lower
frequencies in an input amplifier are kept absolutely flat and under control.
To achieve this, the JOEMEEK MICROMEEK has an extended frequency
range down well below 20Hz. This ensures that there are no sudden phase
shifts in the low end. The proof of the theory is that it sounds great!
OVERLOAD MARGINS
In the mid 1970s I designed a range of mixers specifically for Independent
Local radio stations and the BBC. One of the specification clauses insisted
on by them was an extreme overload margin on the microphone amplifier.
The reason was that although momentary overloads (transients) are not
audible, they have an effect on the quality of the sound you hear. A high
overload margin amplifier just sounds better. Nowadays, many of these
notions have been forgotten and 'quality' electronics is getting rarer and
rarer. But the JOEMEEK range of Studio channels and the MQ3 apply
these professional rules and you can hear the difference!
The function of a microphone preamplifier is not too difficult and the
microphone/input amplifiers on normal professional mixers do it quite well;
BUT they cut costs and corners. The JOEMEEK MQ3 has a specialist
approach, it uses a super quality transformerless input stage in combination
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with a low-noise line amplifier; the overall design produces a virtually
unburstable input stage with excellent low noise characteristics.
An interesting fact is that the cost and quality of the parts in the MQ3 input
amplifier are on a par with those used in the very top professional mixers
and microphone amplifier outboards.
As well as giving the best performance with keyboards, guitars and basses,
the MQ3 is also designed to work well with the best capacitor microphones;
it is particularly good with the JOEMEEK JM47, Neumann range, the AKG
C414, Microtech Gefell, and Audio Technicas.
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WHAT'S IN IT
It's best to think of the JOEMEEK MQ3 as three separate pieces of
equipment:
1) The Input amplifier.
2) The JOEMEEK Compressor.
3) The Meequalizer
THE CurrentSense INPUT AMPLIFIER
The input amplifier takes audio signals from any microphone (XLR socket),
musical instrument or high level source (1/4 inch jack socket), and amplifies
them up to 'line' level; that is, from a few millivolts, up to about a volt. The
phantom power supply (rear panel push-button switch) provides power to
capacitor microphones. Dynamic or ribbon microphones should be used
with the phantom power turned off, then full advantage can be taken of the
extreme low noise performance of this amplifier. The CurrentSense mic pre
amp design, unique to JOEMEEK, allows optimised performance from all
types of microphones, from dynamic, to condenser, to classic ribbon types.
THE JOEMEEK COMPRESSOR
And now for the part of the JOEMEEK MQ3 that gives it character; - the
compressor.
It can pull voices forward, control recording volume levels, help with internal
mix balance, and add 'presence' to your sound.
To get the best use out of the compressor it is necessary to get technical;
so even if you're not technical, read the next bit carefully and get to be a
compressor Guru!
A LIMITER is a device which stops the output of a signal path going above
a predetermined level. It is mainly used to protect amplifiers and recorders
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(and radio transmitters) against overload. The sound of a limiter is a bit like
compression but it tends to be flat and uninteresting.
A COMPRESSOR is a device which reduces the dynamic range of
programme material. Its use is necessary to squeeze both the loudest and
softest sounds onto records so that they can be listened to in all
environments; ie, in the car! A secondary use of compression (and most
important for us) is to introduce some artificial dynamics into sound to make
it sound more exciting. This is what the JOEMEEK compressor does best.
WHAT IS A COMPRESSOR?
A perfect compressor is an amplifier where the input/output ratio is constant:
So using a 2:1 compressor, increasing the input by 2dB gives a
corresponding 1dB increase in the output.
Early compressors which used variable mu thermionic tubes or
photoelectric devices only approximated true compression over a limited
range. They had a soft 'threshold' where compression started and held to a
predictable ratio up to a certain level, then they returned to a more linear
amplification allowing transients through. This is in stark contrast to modern
VCA compressor/limiters where is seemed 'sensible' to combine the
functions of compressor and limiter and to 'stonewall' any and all signals
above a certain level; excellent for technical level control but hopeless for
musical effect. Generally, (I know I'm over simplifying) modern VCA
compressors sound muddy and flat, while old compressors sound lively and
retain sparkle. The compressor in the JOEMEEK MQ3 is unique; it is a
recreation of an early photoelectric compressor in use in the mid 1960's. It
is capable of producing the same punchy sounds that were so characteristic
of the pop records of the time: I know; I used to make them!
THE Meequalizer (Equalizer)
The equalizer controls the volume in three audio bands. It's used to modify
the tonal sound of the signal in the MQ3. The three bands are set at 80Hz
at the 'low' end, 1.5KHz in the mid frequencies, and 8KHz in the high
frequencies. The equalizer is after the input amplifier and before the insert
point and the compressor.
The effect of the equalizer can be switched in and out with the EQ IN/OUT
switch. When the EQ is in circuit, a yellow light shows beside the switch.
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The general rule about using EQ is to be very careful about too much 'lift'.
Increasing the gain by say 10dB in the high frequencies has the effect of
taking the MQ3 closer to overload. This is generally OK as the MQ3 is
designed with very generous overload margins, but when using EQ this has
to be remembered. The rule is that when 'lift' is used, it's often necessary to
compensate by reducing the input gain.
Note, always alter sound from the ground up; i.e. with the EQ controls set to
the 'flat' or 0 position.
A red LED indicator shows overload conditions at the output of the equalizer
section of the MQ3. When this indicator flashes, it shows that the audio
signal is within 6dB of the overload point. This a very useful indicator as it
allows you to operate the EQ knowing that there will not be distortion in the
output.
If the overload light flashes more than 'occasionally', then decrease the
input gain control. - See block diagram for detail on overload indicators.
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MQ3 CONTROL EXPLANATIONS.
'INPUT GAIN' changes the audio amplification of the input amplifiers of the
MQ3. Too little gain and the sound will be too quiet and electronic
background noise from various sources could become a problem; too much
and the MQ3 could become overloaded and distorted.
‘MIC’ when pressed in enables the microphone input on the rear panel.
When out, the unit will respond to the line input
‘COMPRESSION' simply adds gain to the compression sidechain and so
increases compression. In simple terms this changes the 'threshold' of the
compression although with this compressor the 'threshold' is not clearly
defined; the compression starts very gradually and the compression ratio
changes with programme content and volume. For practical purposes,
winding up the compression control increases the amount of compression.
In use you will find that musically, all controls are interrelated.
'ATTACK' sets the time that the compressor takes to act. At maximum
(slowest) it's possible to make the compressor 'overshoot' on some
percussive programme material: This means that the compression
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electronics are driven hard before the gain has been controlled by the light
cells. The cells catch up and over-compress momentarily giving a tiny dip
immediately following the start of the 'note'. This is best demonstrated when
recording drums. Used sparingly this can contribute to musical drive.
Faster attack times (set to minimum) are used where the compression
needs to be less obvious, and more reliably gain controlling.
'RELEASE' sets the time during which the path gain returns to normal after
compression. Generally, the longer the time, the less obvious is the
compression.
'OUT VOL' is simply a volume control for the output level. It operates after
the LED VU meter so does not affect the overload margin of the MQ3 unit.
‘PHANTOM’ (situated on rear panel) when pressed in, enables 48V
phantom power on the microphone XLR connector. Most condenser type
microphones will require phantom power to operate.
LF controls the volume of low frequencies in the audio spectrum. This is a
'shelving' control with the full level of lift and cut available at and below
80Hz.
MF controls the mid frequencies in the audio spectrum and it is centred
around 1.8KHz. The use of 'mid' control can affect the relative position of
instruments in a mix. The control is a 'peaking' control with a 'Q' value of 1.
HF controls the volume of the high frequencies in the audio spectrum. This
is a 'shelving' control with the full level of lift and cut available at and above
8KHz. Increasing HF content tends to make sounds appear closer and
more 'present'.
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MAKING IT GO
CONNECTING YOUR MQ3
The MQ3 can be used in many applications, from recording to live work.
This section will help you get connected as well as explaining the
connections on the MQ3 to help you get the most from your Pro Channel.
Sample recording set up
Here, we are using the MQ3 as a replacement front end for a mixing desk/
hard disk recording setup. This configuration may be used for a
performance vocal or instrument source in the studio to get richer sounds
on disk, as well as eliminating any digital delay when monitoring.
The mix input may be used to add additional sources at the performance,
and the insert point may be used to add effects by diverting the line level
signal through and external processor (i.e. reverb unit or amp simulator).
This use of the MQ3 will improve the quality of sound recorded by its high
performance mic/instrument amplifier. Also, the compressor will
significantly improve the perceived impact of a sound.
Note that the compressor and equalizer may be added to a track after it has
been recorded by using the line input from recorder group output.
Microphone In
Instrument In
(switch on front)
To Mixing Desk
(For monitoring,
bypassing monitor delay)
To Recorder
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MQ3 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
MICROPHONE.
The microphone input is an XLR connector. All microphone impedances
and types are suitable for the JOEMEEK CurrentSense circuit.
Connections are: Pin 1 is ground or screen.
Pin 2 is positive phase or 'hot'
Pin 3 is negative phase (or ground for unbalanced).
To avoid deafening 'clonks' try to remember to plug in capacitor
microphones before turning on the phantom power.
INSTRUMENT/ LINE INPUT - This input is a high impedance unbalanced
1/4 inch jack input suitable for any line or instrument level audio signal.
This input is for line level unbalanced signals from instruments or
equipment. It's not normally used for microphone inputs; but can be
suitable for some high output unbalanced microphones (such as battery
powered Electret types).
INSERT POINT - This is used to insert another effect or outboard
equipment into the ProChannel. The input amplifier output appears on the
tip of the 1/4 inch jack socket, the 'ring' is the return input. When no jack is
inserted, the socket is 'normalled' (internally linked).
MIX INPUT - This is an auxiliary 1/4 inch jack line input which mixes with
the normal mic or line. It can be used to add a second signal post EQ and
pre compression. Ideal for mixing an acoustic guitar with a voice.
OUTPUTS - The two output sockets are 1/4 inch jack balanced low
impedance, and are connected in parallel. The output is auto balancing and
may be unbalanced without affecting output level. One can be used as a
recording output while the other is used for monitoring/PA.
POWER - Power input is 12Volt AC only.
IMPORTANT: POWER THE MQ3 ONLY FROM THE JOEMEEK POWER
SUPPLY PROVIDED. USE OF OTHER POWER SUPPLIES WILL
DAMAGE THE MQ3 AND INVALIDATE ALL WARRANTIES.
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USING THE INPUT AMPLIFIER
Selection of 'MIC' or 'LINE' input is via the ‘MIC’ button on the front panel.
When pressed in, the mic input (XLR) will be active.
Turn the INPUT GAIN knob down to minimum then, If you are using a
capacitor microphone, plug in the microphone into the XLR socket, then
switch on the phantom power by pressing in the 'Phantom' switch. (Do it in
that order)
CAUTION - When using UNBALANCED MICROPHONES DO NOT USE
PHANTOM POWER, It could damage the microphone and will certainly
cause noise on the output. An LED light shows on the rear panel as a
warning that the phantom power is turned on.
Turn up the INPUT GAIN until sound into the microphone registers on the
LED VU meter. Adjust the level so that the second yellow LED (the nextto-highest light) lights occasionally.
USING THE COMPRESSOR
First, get a sound going through the MQ3 so that the LED meter is
flickering.
When using the compressor, remember what it is doing; it's pulling down
the volume of the louder sounds in a particular way that fools your ears into
thinking that the sound is actually louder than it really is!
There is always the danger (particularly with the smooth response of the
JOEMEEK compressor) of increasing the input gain too far and causing
Press the 'COMP' push-button and turn up the 'COMPRESSION' control so
that the compression LED starts to flicker on audio peaks. You should now
be able to hear a compression effect. Adjust the ATTACK control to the
desired setting, a fast attack is used for smooth effects, a slower attack is
used when the compression needs to be more noticeable. Adjust the
release control to set the time that the compression takes to 'die out' and
increase the input gain control to get more compression.
Note that compression effect is always a combination of settings between
the input, attack and release controls. They are always interdependent so
experiment with different combinations for best effect.
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excessive noise or even distortion; it's easy to apply 20dB of compression
without realising it!
SAMPLE SETTINGS
This section is aimed at providing a good starting point for getting good
results. While these settings do not guarantee a good sound, they do work
in most situations. The correct level of the input gain and output gain
cannot be predicted. This depends on your source and monitoring
equipment. Always try to run these as high as you can without creating any
audible distortion.
Switches : denotes pressed IN. denotes OUT.
- RECORDING VOCALS
Medium compression, slow attack, medium release, brightening eq but
keep subtle for this program material.
USING THE EQUALIZER
Always start with the equalizer controls set to '0' (the control knobs set
vertical). Experiment with combinations of settings of EQ always trying to
picture how the audio signal will be affected by changing the frequency
bands. Avoid using high levels of 'lift', and whenever 'lift' is applied, keep a
close eye on the overload LED. If this LED comes on more than
occasionally, turn down the input.
- Use the EQ IN/OUT button to do instant comparisons between EQ and
non EQ signals.
Comp On
Comp On
Comp On
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- Mike'd acoustic guitar
Heavy compression, slow attack, medium release, aggressive eq
- Electric guitar
Heavy Heavy compression, fast attack, short release, ‘cutting’ eq
- BASS/Drums
Heavy Heavy compression, slow attack, fast release, plenty of bass boost,
and mid range cut - (especially good with slap styles)
- Cymbals
Compression, slow attack, long release, brightening eq
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COMMON PROBLEMS
1) The microphone doesn't work!
- Check cabling, and always use XLR input for mics
- Check that mic button is pressed in
- Is the phantom power on? (capacitor microphones).
- Is the output volume control up?
2) Got signal going through, but no compression.
- Is there enough signal?
- Is the compressor push-button engaged.
- Have you turned the COMPRESSION control high enough?
3) It's noisy.
- The ProChannel input amplifier and compressor are extremely
quiet, but by definition compressors raise the level of quiet
passages, and EQ can contribute high frequency hiss if overused;
this also means that if there is noise in the microphone channel,
there will be more noise on the compressed and EQ’d signal.
It's a compromise so try reducing compression and HF EQ.
- If you still have excessive noise, either there is serious noise in the
input signal being fed into the unit, or something is still turned up far
too high.
- Start turning things down.
4) It distorts.
- No it doesn't! Distortion inside the compressor is virtually
impossible, however it is possible that the microphone amplifier is
overcooking; turn down the COMPRESSION control and readjust.
- Too much EQ can sometimes sound like distortion.
5) I can't make the compression gentle enough!
- It takes practice. The setting of the COMPRESSION control is
quite critical.
6) I can't make it compress hard enough!
- Is the 'Comp on' switch in?
- Again it takes practice; generally you are not pushing it hard
enough. Try slowing the attack (turn clockwise) and the release to
minimum, then with the compression control near full up turn up the
input gain control.
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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
THE INPUT STAGE
The 'front end' is an entirely new ‘CurrentSense’ design using 4 complete
stages of amplification controlled by a single volume control. The design
gives (microphone) input headroom of more than 30dB; the input is floating
balanced and will easily accept microphone levels from -70dB up to more
than 0dB. Phantom power is provided for capacitor microphones.
- Noise performance is up to finest laboratory standards
(125.5dB below input 20Hz to 20KHz 200ohm input termination)
- The line input is designed for unbalanced circuits and will accept -30dB up
to +24dB.
The nominal operating level at the 'insert' point is -10dB. but as maximum
output at that point is +24dB the MQ3 can operate with any mixer or
outboard equipment.
THE OUTPUT STAGE
An LED 'meter' shows levels immediately before the output stage. An
output volume control gives the choice of output volume levels. The two
output jack sockets are identical. Output is balanced 75 ohm with maximum
output +26dB. Noise is approx. -80dB.
THE COMPRESSOR
The built-in JOEMEEK compressor is slightly different from the big studio
units like the JOEMEEK SC2.2, so that it is easier to operate with musical
instruments. The 'ATTACK' control is variable so that the impact of the
compression sound can be varied from a gentle effect (with the attack
adjusted fast) to more powerful sounds with longer attack times.
The compression release is variable from 125mS up to 1.5 seconds giving
a wide range of effects. An in/out switch allows comparison between
compressed and uncompressed sound.
Technically, the compressor is a feedback optical device where the
compression is provided by a light dependent resistor. The light source
works in a servo loop, the compression effect is carefully controlled and the
compression ratio varies with the amount of compression applied.
During slight compression, the ratio can be as low as 1.2:1. During heavy
compression, the ratio rises to about 7 to 1 although a feature of the
JOEMEEK compressor is that the ratio momentarily decreases during
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transient signals; this effect works to retain brightness that is often lost with
other types of compressor.
THE EQUALIZER
The equalizer is so called because it 'equalizes' or corrects the sound. It
does this by modifying the relative volume levels of the various frequencies
in the audio signal.
The MQ3 equalizer is a phase correcting equalizer with shelving high and
low frequency correction, and a mid control with a 'Q' value of 1. As high
frequencies are added, the phase of those frequencies is moved forward.
This makes those frequencies sound more prominent and 'pulls the sound
forward'. This makes for an extremely natural and pleasing sounding
equalizer without harshness.
THE METER (input meter)
The first green LED of the meter array stays on all the time to show that
power is on.
The second green LED lights at an output level of -12dB
The first yellow LED lights at an output level of -6dB
The second yellow LED lights at an output level of 0dB
The red LED lights at an output level of +8dB
(these levels refer to the output when the output control is at nominal zero)
OVERLOAD INDICATOR
There is also a separate overload indicator, set to light when the input
amplifier (mic/instrument pre) is 4dB below clip. - this should be observed
closely when the unit is being driven hard, and/or heavy compression is
being used.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Frequency response +0 -0.5dB 10Hz to 50KHz Low frequency accuracy
maintained to get clear unmuddled bass sounds onto digital recorders.
Harmonic distortion less than 0.01% except where compression affects low
frequency wave shape.
Noise generally 100dB below input (125.5dB below input on mic at more
than 50dB gain)
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THE POWER SUPPLY
An external 12V AC power supply provides the power for the unit.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER THE UNIT FROM ANY POWER SUPPLY
OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.
Circuitry inside the MQ3 converts the 12V AC into 14.5-0-14.5V and a 48V
DC supply for the phantom power.
Power rating is 5 watts.
SAFETY
The unit complies fully with European Cenelec requirements (CE) and may
be used in all territories subject to safety approval of the power supply to
local regulations.
WARRANTY
In the unlikely case of a breakdown, please return the unit and power
supply in its original packing through the supplier.
The unit will be attended to immediately and returned to your supplier.
If any breakdown occurs (excluding physical mistreatment) within 12
months of purchase, no service charge will be made.
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Compression AttackOn Release Low (80Hz) Mid (1.8kHz) Out VolHigh (8kHz) O/L
On OnMic
0
10
35
60
111
3
5
6
7
0
¥
5
CurrentSense mic pre - Optical Compressor- Meequalizer
MicroMeek Professional Studio Interface
1ms 125ms -16 -16 -1611ms 1.5s +16 +16 +16 +6
+4
700ms 0 0 0
800ms
1s
-6
-10
+3 +3 +3
-10
-3 -3 -3
6ms
7ms
5ms
dB Input Meter
-12
-6 0
+8
JOEMEEK
MQ3
0
Input Gain
Compression AttackOn Release Low (80Hz) Mid (1.8kHz) Out VolHigh (8kHz) O/L
On OnMic
0
10
35
60
111
3
5
6
7
0
¥
5
CurrentSense mic pre - Optical Compressor- Meequalizer
MicroMeek Professional Studio Interface
1ms 125ms -16 -16 -1611ms 1.5s +16 +16 +16 +6
+4
700ms 0 0 0
800ms
1s
-6
-10
+3 +3 +3
-10
-3 -3 -3
6ms
7ms
5ms
dB Input Meter
-12
-6 0
+8
JOEMEEK
MQ3
0
Input Gain
Compression AttackOn Release Low (80Hz) Mid (1.8kHz) Out VolHigh (8kHz) O/L
On OnMic
0
10
35
60
111
3
5
6
7
0
¥
5
CurrentSense mic pre - Optical Compressor- Meequalizer
MicroMeek Professional Studio Interface
1ms 125ms -16 -16 -1611ms 1.5s +16 +16 +16 +6
+4
700ms 0 0 0
800ms
1s
-6
-10
+3 +3 +3
-10
-3 -3 -3
6ms
7ms
5ms
dB Input Meter
-12
-6 0
+8
JOEMEEK
MQ3
0
Input Gain
Compression AttackOn Release Low (80Hz) Mid (1.8kHz) Out VolHigh (8kHz) O/L
On OnMic
0
10
35
60
111
3
5
6
7
0
¥
5
CurrentSense mic pre - Optical Compressor- Meequalizer
MicroMeek Professional Studio Interface
1ms 125ms -16 -16 -1611ms 1.5s +16 +16 +16 +6
+4
700ms 0 0 0
800ms
1s
-6
-10
+3 +3 +3
-10
-3 -3 -3
6ms
7ms
5ms
dB Input Meter
-12
-6 0
+8
JOEMEEK
MQ3
MQ3 User Settings- Use this page to record your favourite settings
Notes:
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FLETCHER ElectroAcoustics Ltd.
St Marys, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon. TQ1 4DP. ENGLAND
Tel : +44 1803 321921 Fax : +44 1803 321922
e-mail : sales@joemeek.net www.joemeek.net
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.
This analogue audio processing equipment conforms to the standards and requirements of the
European Economic Community.
The EC Harmonised standards that have been applied are;
a) Electrical equipment (safety) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/3260)
b) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) incorporating (S.I. 1992/2372)
"If it sounds right; it is right"
Joe Meek, 1964
MicroMeekMQ3 - User's guide
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