Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
2 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 This symbol, wherever it appears, alertsyou to the presence of uninsulatedd a n g e r o u s v o l t a g e i n s i d e t h ee n c l o s u r e — v o l t a g e t h a t m a y b esufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alertsy o u t o i m p o ...
Page 3 - FOREWORD; Uli Behringer
3 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 FOREWORD Dear Customer, welcome to the team of ULTRA-CURVE PRO users and thank you very much for expressing your confidencein BEHRINGER products by purchasing this unit. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many m...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 The design concept ....................................................................................................
Page 6 - The design concept
6 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 1. INTRODUCTION The BEHRINGER ULTRA-CURVE PRO is a fully digital sound processing device based on DSPs and 24-bitA/D and D/A converters. The high-speed DSPs are capable of performing any process in fractions of a second,the only element governing their performance being the...
Page 14 - possibly causing the noises mentioned above.; Real time analyzer
14 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 possibly causing the noises mentioned above. SHELVING SLOPEThis is a tool which you can use to easily add high shelving, low shelving and bell-shaped response curves tothe graphic equalizer (see section 2.1.5 on previous page). LIMIT THRESHOLDThe ULTRA-CURVE PRO has an int...
Page 15 - The levels displayed in the RTA refer to the digital maximum.
15 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 f: the frequency in Hertz of the selected band, act: the level present as the display was frozen, max: the highest level reached on this frequency up to the point in time when the display was frozen (themaximum values stored in memory can be replaced). + The levels display...
Page 16 - increasing the decay results in a slower display.
16 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 increasing the decay results in a slower display. + Short decays are necessary to display fast processes, whereas using long decays with staticsignals will result in a “quieter” display, which is usually desirable for this type of signal. 2.2.5 RTA setup The RTA SETUP menu...
Page 20 - Using the ULTRA-CURVE PRO as a summing EQ in a PA; This will probably be the most common use for the ULTRA-CURVE PRO.
20 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 MIDIHere the MIDI function is switched on or off. Toggle between ON and OFF with the +/- buttons. CHANNELThis field indicates the current MIDI channel. OMNI MODE signifies that MIDI commands from all channels arereceived. SND MEMORY DUMPYou can send a MIDI dump using the +...
Page 22 - Using the ULTRA-CURVE PRO for monitor EQ purposes; it results in fewer feedback problems and
22 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 Positions 1 and 2 are about three feet directly in front of the loudspeaker system, positioned halfway between themiddle and high frequency components. These measurements can be used as a control of the basic system functions. Position 3 is about seven feet in front of the...
Page 23 - Using the ULTRA-CURVE PRO in the recording studio; The STEREOLINK function does not apply to the parametric filters!
23 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 musicians—their hearing will recover sensitivity during a pause—the end result is that you recover valuableheadroom. If you are repeatedly using the same monitor loudspeakers, you can save the EQ settings which you have setfor these speakers (store them under names such as...
Page 25 - “TRUE RESPONSE” CHARACTERISTIC
25 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 4. “TRUE RESPONSE” CHARACTERISTIC The BEHRINGER ULTRA-CURVE PRO differs greatly from conventional graphic equalizers, in its filter conceptand resulting method of operation. Conventional graphic equalizers are, by the physical nature of their design,subject to strong inter...
Page 29 - Audio connections
29 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 6. INSTALLATION 6.1 Mains connection Before you switch on the unit, check that it is configured to match your AC mains voltage requirements. If itdoes not comply, then it is necessary to switch the operating voltage to the correct supply requirements beforeturning on the u...
Page 31 - Changing the memory protect battery
31 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 Fig. 6.2: Adaptor S/PDIF out > ULTRA-CURVE PRO AES/EBU in Connecting from the ULTRA-CURVE PRO AES/EBU output to an S/PDIF input will probably not work, becausethe copy prohibit function present at the S/PDIF device will be triggered by a channel status bit, or possiblya...
Page 32 - Empty batteries are toxic waste and must be disposed of properly.; MIDI implementation
32 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 ULTRA-CURVE PRO is switched off. If you decide to replace the battery yourself please note that you will invalidate your warranty. + Disconnect the ULTRA-CURVE PRO from mains before opening the enclosure. + Warning: Danger of explosion when battery is placed incorrectly! R...
Page 34 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
34 ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog audio inputsConnectors XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors Type servo-balanced input with RF rejection Impedance 50 kOhm balanced, 25 kOhm unbalanced Max. input Level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced CMRR typical 40 dB, >55 dB @ 1 kHz Analo...