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tc electronic DYN 3000 NATIVE, DYN 3000-DT User Manual

User Manual
DYN 3000 NATIVE / DYN 3000-DT
Midas-Powered High-End Dynamics Channel Plug-In with Optional Hardware Desktop Controller
V 1.0
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ......................................3
Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3
Limited warranty ............................................................ 3
1. Introduction ............................................................... 4
2. Plug-in Installation .................................................... 5
3. Activate your DYN 3000 .............................................
iLok license .....................................................................6
3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE
4. Connection and Setup ...............................................6
4.1 Connecting the DYN 3000-DT Desktop Controller
5. User Interface ............................................................. 9
6. Navigating the DYN 3000 Desktop Controller
(optional) ....................................................................... 24
6.1 Compressor Page 1 .......................................................... 25
6.2 Compressor Page 2 .......................................................... 25
6.3 Compressor Page 3 .......................................................... 26
6.4 Compressor Sidechain Page 4 .....................................26
6.5 Gate Page 1 ......................................................................... 27
6.6 Gate Page 2 ......................................................................... 27
6.7 Gate Sidechain Page 3 .................................................... 27
6.8 Settings Page ..................................................................... 27
7. Presets .......................................................................28
7.1 Factory Presets ................................................................... 28
7.2 User Presets .........................................................................28
7.3 Presets and the optional hardware unit .................. 29
7.4 Favorite Presets .................................................................. 29
7.5 Make Current Preset Default ......................................... 30
7.6 Reveal User Preset Folder in Explorer ........................ 30
8. Software Updates ................................................... 30
8.1 Hardware Unit Software Updates (optional) .......... 30
9. Specications ........................................................... 31
5.1 In/Bypass and Gate/Compressor on/o ...................10
5.2 Meters ................................................................................... 10
5.3 The DYN 3000 Compressor ........................................... 11
5.4 The DYN 3000 Gate .......................................................... 19
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sucient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modication should be performed only by qualiedpersonnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be sucient to constitute a risk ofshock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot
remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use
by qualied service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualied servicepersonnel.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by themanufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and
your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city oce, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a conned space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21.
climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.
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1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your TC Electronic DYN 3000.
The DYN 3000 Compressor/Gate plug-in is part of the Icon Series of plug-ins. In combination with an optional dedicated Desktop Controller, it takes mixing audio to a new level.
The DYN 3000 is a truly versatile compressor and gate eect for both channel, bus, and master operation, based on the Midas Heritage consoles. Its class­leading dynamics processing is acclaimed for its rich, warm sonic performance and exibility.
The compressor features four dierent content and use dedicated types:
• • Adaptive
• • Corrective
• • Creative
• • Vintage
These, in combination with the unique Presence and Parallel compression, and the exible sidechain ltering, make the DYN 3000 second to none in dynamics processing.
The Gate adds noise suppression, envelope capabilities, and level control, through three available types:
• • Normal
About this manual
Read this manual to learn how to install and use your TC Electronic DYN 3000 Compressor/Gate. This manual is only available in PDF format from the TC Electronic website.
To get the most from this manual, please read it from start to nish, or you may miss important information.
To download the most current version of this manual, visit the web page:
www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/c/Tcelectronic/Downloads
If you still have questions about your TC Electronic product after reading its manual, please get in touch with TC Suppor t:
www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/support
• • Transient
• • Ducker
To assist in the delicate mixing process, the DYN 3000 also features:
• • Scrolling History of signal and Gain reduction
• • Constant-Q Real-Time Analyzer for sidechannel signal investigation
Midas
The DYN 3000 builds upon the long heritage and experience of Midas live sound mixing consoles. It is designed for the modern-day studio sound engineer without compromise.
For decades, Midas has been a driving force in the world of pro audio. Building on the incredible success of the analog agship Heritage 3000, the ground-breaking digital XL8 and PRO Series with their exemplary audio performance and proven technology, the Midas PRO Series became the gold standard in concert touring and installed live sound. Oering the same outstanding sample-synchronized and phase-coherent audio performance, interpolated control functions and intuitive navigation, the PRO1, PRO2, PRO3, PRO6, PRO9 and later the PRO-X Live Audio Systems, have become one of the industry’s main choices for live sound mixing.
The introduction of the DYN 3000 plug-in is aligned with the introduction of the next generation Midas live mixing console: the HD96-24. For the rst time, the Midas sound is available for the modern computer based studios and live sound setups.
The DYN 3000 has impressive 64-bit oating point processing, and up to 192 kHz sampling frequency, providing exemplar y quality audio processing. The combination of the True Analog feel of the user controls, the informative Dynamics Views in the Plug-in or on the Desktop Controller, all result in the smooth continuous response and immediacy of working on an analog console.
The DYN 3000 was designed with the main focus on speeding up your work ow and letting you concentrate on the mix. It allows simultaneous display and control of all the critical information required to craft an unprecedented mix experience.
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2. Plug-in Installation

The combined DYN 3000 plug-in installer for both the NATIVE and DT Desktop Controller products can be downloaded from the following page:
www.tcelectronic.com/dyn3000-dt/support
The DYN 3000 plug-in requires an active PACE iLok license to work. See Chapter 3.
Using the Desktop Controller is optional, and all parameters are available in the plug-in.
Save the installer le (.pkg or .msi le) in a convenient location on your hard drive.

2.1 Installation on a PC

Double click the installer (.msi le). If you get a security warning, click ‘Run’.
Note: If your DAW fails to detect the newly-installed plugin, this can often be xed by adding the following paths to the Plug-in Manager (or similar) of the DAW. The default paths on a PC are "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2" and "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3" for VST2 and VST3, respectively.

2.2 Installation on a Mac

Double click the installer (.pkg) le.
Proceed through the prompts to begin installation.
Accept the license agreement and click ‘Next’.
Select which VST and/or AAX components you want to install. Pro Tools uses AAX and most other DAW programs use VST. The installer will oer a default location to save the le, but you can choose another location by clicking the ‘Browse’ button.
Click ‘Continue.'
A default location will be selected for installation, or you can select another folder manually. If you have administrator authorization in place, you will need to enter your password before beginning installation.
Click 'Close' when done.
Click ‘Next ’ to begin the installation. When installation is complete, click ‘Finish’.
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3. Activate your DYN 3000 iLok license

3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version

Step 1: Install iLok
The rst step is to create an iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Activation
In the received mail (when buying the NATIVE version) or on the rear cover of the printed quick start guide (when you have bought the DT Desktop Controller version) you will nd your personal Activation Code. To activate your software, please use the "Redeem an Activation Code" feature in the PACE iLok License Manager.

3.2 Get a Free Demo License

Make use of this hassle-free oer to try out our plug-ins before you buy.
• 14-Day Trial Period
• Fully Functional
• No Feature Limitations
• No Physical iLok Key Needed

4. Connection and Setup

4.1 Connecting the DYN 3000-DT Desktop Controller (optional)

Getting the Desktop Controller up and running couldn’t get any easier. Plug the included USB cable into the unit ’s rear micro-USB port, and connect the other end to a free USB port on your computer. The Desktop Controller is bus powered, so no other power cables are necessary, and no additional drivers need to be manually installed.
DYN 3000-DT
Laptop
The Desktop Controller will light up upon successful connection. You can now apply the plug-in to a channel in your DAW to begin using the eect. This process may vary slightly depending on your software, but generally should require these steps:
• Select a channel or bus in your DAW to which you would like to add the eect. Access the mixer page where you should see a section dedicated to eect slots
• Open the menu where you can select from a list of eect types, which probably includes many stock plugins that are included with the DAW. There should be submenu to view general VST/AU/AAX options.
• The plug-in will likely be found in a dedicated TC Electronic folder. Select the DYN 3000 and it will now be added to the signal chain.
Double-click on the eect slot that contains the DYN 3000 to view the plug-in UI. There should be a green link icon at the bottom, and text that indicates successful connection between the plug-in and the Desktop Controller.
Step 1: Install iLok
The rst step is to create a free iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it is your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Get your free license
Go to:
www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/free-trial-dyn3000-native
and enter your iLok User ID.
Step 3: Activation
Activate your software in the PACE iLok License Manager.
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4.2 Operating the DYN 3000

After you have installed the plug-in, activated the iLok license, and optionally connected the DYN 3000-DT Desktop Controller via USB, you can begin inserting the plug-in to your tracks.
Adjustments to the eect are done in two ways. Either by using the plug-in user interface or by using the physical Desktop Controller.

4.5 Plug-in and Hardware Controls

After you have installed the plug-in, activated the iLok license, and optionally connected the DYN 3000-DT desktop controller hardware unit via USB, you can begin using it.
The controls of the plug-in and desktop controller are described in more detail later in this manual.
Plug-in User Interface:
Optional Desktop Controller Hardware Unit:
4.3 Insert vs Aux Eect
The DYN 3000 is intended for insertion directly into an eect slot on a single channel, sub mix bus or master bus, which passes the entire signal through the eect.
Be careful if using DYN 3000 on an auxiliary bus, as mixing the output of DYN 3000 with the original track sound will potentially create a phasing issue depending on your DAW's ability to correc tly compensate for latency in plug-ins.

4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation

The DYN 3000 is intended for Mono and Stereo use for both channel, submix bus and master bus operation.
For a Mono channel, the output signal is made by outputting the lef t plug-in channel only.
The DYN 3000 has separate sidechains for the compressor and the gate. Both can either be fed internally, or from the external input set up in the DAW.
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4.6 Connection Status to the Hardware Unit

The TC Icon family all use the same method to show the connection status between the plug-in and the hardware unit.
Connection status is indicated on the lower left side of the plug-in window. Successful connec tion is indicated with a green chain icon. The Tooltips area will show the plug-in instance name that the hardware unit is currently connected to. This is often the DAW channel name. If your DAW does not support this, you may enter a name for the instance. This may be especially convenient when using DAW project templates.
When using the NATIVE version only, this chain icon will remain grey:
If another instance of the plug-in already exists on another track, the chain icon will appear yellow, and the text box will notify you where the plug-in is currently active. Click the chain icon to connect the hardware unit to the new plug-in location.
To summarize the connection status possibilities:
Most DAWs oer the ability to move or drag plug-ins from one track/bus to another, and DYN 3000 supports this as well.
Most DAWs also feature an on/o switch for plug-ins, accessible inside the plug-in window and/or the track itself. Muting the plug-in will make the eect inaudible, but will not shut down the connection to the hardware unit.
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5. User Interface

The DYN 3000 is controlled using the plug-in, or by using the optional hardware unit (when you have purchased the DT version).
Overview
The DYN 3000 includes the following features:
• • Compressor and Gate
• • Mono and Stereo use for both channel, submix bus and master bus
operation
• • 4 content and use-dedicated compressor types: Adaptive, Corrective,
Creative and Vintage
• • 3 individual Gate types: Normal, Transient, and Ducker
• • Presence function and Parallel compression
• • Flexible sidechain lter with internal and external input
• • Scrolling History for signal and gain reduction overview
• • Constant-Q Real-Time Analyzer for sidechannel investigation
Main View
The DYN 3000 consists of ve elements; the input/output PPM at the right, the controls section at the bottom, the main view with Compressor and Gate static gain responses, gain reduction meters, and the sidechain view.
• • Sidechain lter views and Real-Time signal Spectrum
• • Scrolling History can be enabled/disabled
• • LISTEN outputs the sidechain signal of either the compressor or the gate
• • Note: All details are greyed out in the display when the DYN 3000 is
bypassed
Controls section
The controls section is where all the relevant parameters are located.
• • Enable/disable Compressor or Gate by clicking the enable button/LED in
the controls section
• • Access the Compressor or Gate controls by using the headline/panes in
the controls section or by clicking the lter handles in the sidechain view
• • Adjust all controls of the Compressor and the Gate to your liking using
the dials and buttons in the controls section
• • The Parallel compression or Presence function is enabled using the
enable button/LED. This is also great for A/B’ing the function
Sidechain Section
• • There are two sidechain lter controls sections, one for the compressor
and one for the gate. The view follows what is viewed in the left controls section. If the left section is showing the compressor main controls, then the sidechain will also show its compressor lter controls
• • Input/output PPM meters, 0 to -80 dB dBFS, +0 dBFS indication at the
top
• • Compressor static gain response, 0 to -60 dBFS, 12 second scrolling
sidechain signal history, and gain reduction meter, 0 to -36 dB
• • Gate static gain response, 0 to -80 dBFS, 8 second scrolling sidechain
signal history, and gain reduction meter, 0 to -24 dB
Compressor Display
In/Bypass
Show Comp/Gate
Gate Display
• • Enable/disable the sidechain lter for either the compressor or gate by
clicking the enable but ton/LED next to the FREQ dial
• • Adjust the frequency either by dragging the sidechain lter "handle" or
by using the FREQ dial in the sidechain controls section
• • Adjust the sidechain lter width/slope using Command + drag (Mac) /
Ctrl + drag (Win) on the lter handle, or by using the selection button in the sidechain controls section
Input Meter L/R
Output Meter L/R
Sidechain Display
Connection Status
Tool Tips
Compressor/Gate
Controls
HistoryModule
Preset
Window
In/Bypass
Sidechain
Controls
Window Size
Adjustment
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At the right hand edge:
• • Input meters and Output meters with peak indicators
At the bottom left:
• • Connection status "Chain" icon
• • Connection status message and Tool Tips
At the bottom middle/right:
• • Preset number, preset name, factory or user, favorite, preset up/down
• • Setup
• • Shopping cart
At the bottom right corner:
• • User Interface size adjustment
The controls and features are described in more detail below.
5.1 In/Bypass and Gate/Compressor on/o
Press the In/Bypass button to bypass or engage the DYN 3000. This makes it easy for you to listen and compare the overall eect of your work.
The Compressor and Gate may be turned on and o using their On/O buttons as shown below. Click on the adjacent text to show the compressor or gate controls.

5.2 Meters

The PPM meters (Peak Program Meters) at the far right include a very accurate Peak-Hold function.
CAUTION: You must ensure that no peaks exceed 0dBFS. These peaks will be shown in red for a short time, before decaying. Keep an eye on them, and do something about it if you see them.
Peaks have reached maximum
Peaks
Enlarged view of the top of the meter
Input L/R
The sidechain view also has individual on/o buttons for the gate and compressor lters.
In/Bypass
Gate On/O
Gate controls show
Sidechain Gate on/o
Compressor On/O
Compressor controls show
Sidechain Comp on/o
Output
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