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NDY -1
NOVA
Dynamics
USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTRODUCTION Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 APPENDIX SETUP EXAMPLES Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Mono + Dual Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Single Input – Dual Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION NOVA Dynamics – Contents Under Pressure A high quality dual engine compression and noise gate stomp box, packed with never before seen functionalities: NOVA Dynamics sets new standards for floor-based dynamics control. Its dual engine design offers a variety of setup and control options that allow you to tailor NOVA Dynamics to fit your rig. Use the two engines for different compression settings or switch between stomp compression for that classic “squash” and TC’s advanced multiban
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SETUP EXAMPLE: MONO + DUAL PROCESSING In this setup, the two engines can be used individually or serially. You can use two compressors, two noise gates, or one of each at the same time. • Connect your guitar to input A of the NOVA Dynamics. • Connect output A of the NOVA Dynamics to the input of your guitar amp. • Activate engine A and/or B and select the desired compression type and/or noise gate algorithm. • That’s all! Note: For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate the pedal according to the
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SETUP EXAMPLE: SINGLE INPUT – DUAL OUTPUT In this setup, the guitar signal on input A is fed to both engines A and B. This means that the two channels are processed 100 % separately. Please note that this is not a stereo setup. • Connect your guitar to input A of the NOVA Dynamics. • Connect output A of the NOVA Dynamics to the input of one amp. • Connect output B to the input of another amp. You can now use the two engines like two completely separate pedals for processing your guitar’s sound.
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SETUP EXAMPLE: PRE & POST PROCESSING In this example, we are using the two engines of NOVA Dynamics in two different places in a signal chain. One engine is used in front of the pre-amp for compression, while the other is being used in the effects-loop as a noise gate. • Connect your guitar to input A of the NOVA Dynamics. • Connect output A of the NOVA Dynamics to the amp’s regular input. • Connect the “Send” jack of the effect loop to input B of the NOVA Dynamics. • Connect output B of the NOV
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SETUP EXAMPLE: DUAL INPUTS In this setup, we utilize the NOVA Dynamics’ auto-sensing inputs to connect two guitars at the same time. This allows for individual level calibration of the inputs, which is a great advantage if e.g. you want to use two guitars which have very different output levels due to different pick-up configurations. This might be the case if there are passive single coils on one guitar and active humbuckers on the other. Furthermore, you save an A/B switch in your setup. • Con
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OVERVIEW AA output B input B power thresh level/damp thresh level/damp GAIN RED -2 -4 -6 -8 attack ratio/rel attack ratio/rel -10 -12 -16 -20 -24 studio min studio min AB stomp med stomp med n.gate max n.gate max HOLD HOLD tocalib tocalib algorithm dryblend A/Btoggle algorithm dryblend A B NDY1 NOVA DYNAMICS DUAL COMPRESSOR + NOISE GATE 9
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OPERATION CONNECTIONS Switches 1 – Power 4 & 5 – On/Off Switches The NOVA Dynamics requires 12V DC 300 mA. Use In “normal” mode (when the A/B button is turned off), the power supply provided in the product box. these switches operate as standard on/off switches for engines A and B. In “A/B” mode (when the A/B button is lit), you can 2 – Input Jacks toggle between engine A and B simply by pressing These are ¼" mono jack connectors for signal input. either switch A or B. NOVA Dynamics operates as
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OPERATION Compression Basics Compressor Parameters A compressor is used to control the dynamic content of 6 – Threshold a signal. It can be used either for leveling out the Range: -40 dB to 0 dB signals dynamics (thus letting your guitar sound stand The THRESHOLD knob on the NOVA Dynamics pedal out clearer), or for immediately recognizable sustaining is equivalent to what is called “sustain” on many other effects. pedals. Basically it sets the threshold level where the compressor kicks in. The l
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OPERATION set by the Ratio parameter. Turn the ATTACK knob The “Studio” compressor mode uses so-called counter-clockwise for “squashing” the signal more and multiband compression (in this case, three bands), that clockwise for a more subtle compression. you would normally only find in expensive studio compressors. This 3-band compressor allows 9 – Ratio individual processing of low, mid and high-end This parameter determines how hard the signal is frequencies. The advantage of this technique is
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OPERATION 12 + 15 – Dry/Blend 16 – Clipping indicators The Dry/Blend function allows you to use parallel If these LEDs flash you have a too hot signal compression. Basically, this means splitting the signal somewhere in the signal processing. in two and compressing only one part of the signal. With the DRY BLEND switch, you can cycle through LED A flashing - the input level for input A is too hot. three predefined levels of blend and “off”. Recalibrate the pedal. Choose between the following s
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SUGGESTED SETTINGS This section is a short guide on how to achieve different kinds of compression and gating with NOVA Dynamics. In these examples, we will only look at a single engine. Start out by setting all controls at a 12 o’clock (center) position. This is always an excellent starting point. Notice that the calibration of the pedal and the general output of your pick-ups has a huge influence on where the Threshold knob should be positioned. Gentle Compression: Sustaining compression with
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OPERATION Furthermore it is worth noticing that the NOVA Noise Gate Basics Dynamics Gate offers 4 modes of Noise Gate The NOVA Dynamics Noise Gate is used to attenuate selectable via the DRY BLEND button. From full-range the signal when you are not playing your guitar. This mode to three tuned 3-band Noise Gate modes. way, you can mute hissing, humming and other noise coming from cables, pedals etc. Of course, a noise Illustration - Noise Gate gate can only cancel noises from equipment which is
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OPERATION position (fully counter-clockwise) and set all other should open when you are playing your guitar. For controls to “12 o’clock” (center) position. Now turn up guitar setups it is very common to use very fast attack your guitar’s volume potentiometer, but do not play. times. Turn ATTACk counter-clockwise for faster attack Then turn up the THRESHOLD knob to the point times. where the gate starts dampening you signal. 9 – Release 7 – Damp Release is the time it takes for the Noise Gate
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OPERATION & SUGGESTED SETTINGS Noise Gate simple setup procedure: individually and allows more gentle gating compared to the full-band mode. This is achieved by letting certain • Start out by setting all controls in 12 o’clock position frequency areas of the dry signal pass, even when the gate is active. • Turn up the guitars volume pot without playing • Now tweak the THRESHOLD knob until you find Dry Blend is excellent for reducing/removing significant the exact point where the desired attenuat
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INPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION guitar. When there seem to be no more changes, Your NOVA Dynamics pedal is per default set to work the pedal is calibrated. well right out of the box – just as any other “stomp box” • Press any key to exit. pedal. However, you can optimize the performance of • The pedal is now calibrated. the NOVA Dynamics pedal’s AD/DA converters by calibrating the input sensitivity. * By “loudest”, we mean the sound with the highest dynamic Follow the step-by-step guide below for EACH
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs Environment Connectors: ¼" phone jacks w. mono-sense Operating Temperature: 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) Input Type Single ended Storage Temperature: -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C) Impedance: 1 MOhm Humidity: Max. 90 % non-condensing Max. Input Level: 10 dBu @ 12V supply General Analog Outputs Finish: Anodized aluminum front Connectors: ¼" phone jacks w. mono-sense Plated and painted steel end caps Max. Output Level: 10 dBu @ 12V supply Dimensions:
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