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TRIPLE•C

MULTI-BAND COMPRESSOR & ENVELOPE

SINGLE CHANNEL/STEREO CHANNEL VERSION

USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TRIPLE•C Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BASIC OPERATION

The TRIPLE•C Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

I/O Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

COMPRESSION MODES

Full-range Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Multi-band Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Envelope Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sidechain Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Compression - A Guide . . . . . . .23

APPENDIX

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .26

MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

MIDI Control Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .30

Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov - tcdk@tcelectronic.com English version Rev 1.02 - SW - V 1.01

Prod. No: E60500421

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new TC Electronic TRIPLE•C Compressor

The TRIPLE•C is a highly flexible Compressor especially designed for single source processing but with a great variety of applications. Whether your main tasks are live production or in the recording studios we are confident the TRIPLE•C will cover your needs when it comes to compression. Three compression modes will comply the flexibility needed when working with different program material such as vocals, drums, bass, guitar etc.

• The Multi-band mode allows compression and spectral balancing of three independent bands on any single source without getting into the usual problems of pumping and breathing.

• The Full-range mode, offers standard compression utilizing the feed forward principle known from various analog Compressors. The TRIPLE•C simulates the best from analog Compressors and provides top quality Full-band compression instantaneously.

• The Envelope mode allows changing the dynamic content of the incoming source material in its entire duration. This can be used for various kinds of dynamic shaping e.g. for extending the sustain source or adding more “click” to percussive material such as a bass drum. The Envelope mode will also apply in many Dance/DJ and more experimental types of music as a powerful tool of expression.

• The Sidechain function allows an external source to either fully control or contribute to the control of the compression performed by the TRIPLE•C.

• The TRIPLE•C Stereo version can perform either as a two stereo Compressor or as a TRIPLE•C Single version with Sidechain option.

Additionally the TRIPLE•C features all the best from the digital world such as factory and user presets, remote controllability via MIDI and Digital I/O.

This manual covers both the TRIPLE•C Single Channel version as well as the TRIPLE•C Stereo Channel version.

FRONT PANEL

POWER key

On/Off switch for the unit.

INPUT LEVEL knob

Adjusts the Input level. Range is -6dB to +18dB.

INPUT/OUTPUT meters

Peak meter showing Input and Output level. The meter range is: 0, -3, -6 ,-12, -18, -24, -40dB. For the Stereo version this meter is common for both channels.

INPUT OVERLOAD LED

The OVERLOAD LED indicates one of two situations: The Input level is too hot and therefore overloading or there is an internal DSP overflow. The OVERLOAD LED is lit when 1 sample is @ 0dBFS.

OUTPUT OVERLOAD LED

Indicates that the Output is too hot. This will occur if e.g. too much gain has been added through the TRIPLE•C. The OVERLOAD LED is lit when 1 sample is @ 0dBFS.

INPUT - Analog/Digital

Indicates whether the TRIPLE•C is set to analog or digital Input. When set to digital Input, the Sample Rate automatically switches to DI. In case of no or unacceptable clock the "Digital" and "DI" icon will be blinking.

SYNC

Indicates the current clock of the TRIPLE•C. When locked to an external clock, the "DI" icon is lit and the incoming Sample Rate is displayed by either the

44.1 or 48 icon. If no or unacceptable clock is available, the "Digital" and "DI" icons will be blinking.

LINK indicator

Indicates that the unit is linked to a second TRIPLE•C.

MIDI

When MIDI information is received the MIDI icon will blink.

Gain Metering

The Gain meter indicates the total gain through the TRIPLE•C and simultaneously shows the gain reduction.

Envelope Section

Indicates the setting of the Envelope Mode. Please see Envelope chapter in the manual for further information.

TRIG

Indicates when the Envelope function is processing the incoming signal.

LIMIT

When the LIMIT LED is lit the Envelope Softclipper is active.

MULTI-BAND OFF key

Turns the Multi-band mode on/off i.e. activates the full band mode. When the LED is lit the Multi-band algo is inactive.

PEAK SENSITIVE key

The TRIPLE•C is basically an RMS based Compressor, meaning that it responds to average level of the incoming source material. This key turns the TRIPLE•C into a Peak based Compressor. When the LED is lit the TRIPLE•C is in Peak mode. This feature is only available in Multi-band mode.

SOFTLIM key

Activates/deactivates the SoftLimiter in the Output section When the LED is lit, the SoftLimiter is active.

FRONT PANEL

LOOK AHEAD key

When in Multi-band mode the Look Ahead delay (3ms) can be activated allowing even more precise processing.

THRESHOLD knob

Multi-band mode:

Sets the Mid band Threshold value. The Lo/Hi bands are slaved accordingly. Full-range mode:

Sets the Threshold value. Envelope mode: Sets the Threshold of the Envelope.

RATIO knob

Multi-band mode:

Sets the Mid band Ratio value. The Lo/Hi bands are slaved accordingly. Full-range mode:

Sets the compression Ratio. Envelope mode:

No function.

ATTACK knob

Multi-band mode: Sets the Mid band Attack value. The Lo/Hi bands are slaved accordingly. Full-range mode:

Sets the Attack time. Envelope mode:

Sets the Attack time of the gain added to the start-up of the source.

BYPASS key

Bypasses all processing parameters but not the System settings found in the I/O menu. When the key LED is lit the TRIPLE•C is bypassed.

LEVEL knob

Sets the overall Make Up gain through the TRIPLE•C. This is used to compensate for gain loss in the Compressor. The absolute gain through the TRIPLE•C is displayed in the LCD by the fixed LED in the gain meter. Range: +/- 18dB.

MENU key

Push MENU and use the VALUE SET wheel to select menu.

PARAMETER wheel

Scrolls between parameters.

VALUE SET/ENTER wheel

Is used to change values. When pushed, actions such as Recall, Store etc. are approved.

RELEASE knob

Multi-band mode:

Sets the Mid band Release time. The Lo/Hi bands are slaved accordingly. Full-range mode:

Sets the Release time. Envelope mode:

Sets the Release time of the gain added to the ring-out of the source.

ENVELOPE MODE key

Activates/deactivates the Envelope mode.

LO-BAND knob

Multi-band mode: Adjusts the Output level of the processed Lo-Frequency band. Full-range mode:

No function

Envelope mode: Attack Gain.

HI-BAND knob

Multi-band mode: Adjusts the Output level of the processed Hi-Frequency band. Full-range mode:

No function

Envelope mode: Release Gain.

REAR PANEL

Balanced

Jack

Analog

Inputs

Balanced

Jack

Analog

Outputs

Pedal Input

for Bypass

MIDI

In, Out, Thru

Digital

S/PDIF

Input/

Output

Sleeve - Pin 1 (Ground) Tip - Pin 2 (Hot) Ring - Pin 3 (Cold)

Sleeve - Pin 1 (Ground) Tip - Pin 2 (Hot) Sleeve - Pin 3 (Cold)

Jack (unbalanced) - XLR

Jack (balanced) - XLR

TIP RING GND

TIP

GND

MIDI Cable

DIN CONNECTOR 5POLE - MALE 45 degrees

max. 10m

SHIELDED CABLE (3 or 5 wires + screen)

Serial no.Power

Input

Balanced

Jack

Analog

Inputs

Balanced

Jack

Analog

Outputs

Pedal Input

for Bypass

MIDI

In, Out, Thru

Digital

S/PDIF

Input/

Output

Serial no.Power

Input

Single Version

Stereo Version

SIGNAL FLOW

TRIPLE•C - SETUPS

Setting up the TRIPLE•C

The TRIPLE•C is a very flexible unit and may be used in numerous different setups. Here are illustrations and explanations of some of the most common setups.

TRIPLE•C in a Single Channel Insert

• Use the send/return connections on a single channel on your analog mixer.

• Use the analog Input/Outputs on the TRIPLE•C.

• Set the TRIPLE•C Inputs to analog.

TRIPLE•C Stereo version in a Group Insert

• Connect the TRIPLE•C Stereo in a group-insert on your mixer.

• With this setup you are able to use compression on e.g. an entire drum-set or on backing vocals.

Please note that if you route one or more channels on your mixer to both the Master Out and to a subgroup where a digital Compressor is inserted, you can experience an unwanted comb-filtering effect.

TRIPLE•C in a Digital Insert

• Connect the TRIPLE•C’s digital In/Out to a digital Send/Return on your mixer.

• Use the TRIPLE•C as master clock by setting the Clock parameter in the I/O menu to 44.1kHz or 48kHz and the connected device/mixer to External.

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