USERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. This apparatus must be earthed. Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product. Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of differ ent types of line cord and attachment plugs. Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. See table below:

Voltage

Line plug according to standard
110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42. 220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section 107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4. 240V BS 1363 of 1984. Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and unswitched socket outlets.
This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible. To completely disconnect from AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord from the AC receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable. Do not install in a confined space. Do not open the unit - risk of electric shock inside.
Caution: You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Service There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service must be performed by qualified personnel.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by any combination of the following measures: Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected If necessary, you can consult a dealer or experienced radio/television technician for additional assistance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LATENCY. 25 WHAT IS LATENCY?. 25 NO LATENCY MODE. 25 LATENCY IN THE MASTER FADER. 25 USING POWERCORE PLUG-INS. 26 PLUG-INS INCLUDED WITH POWERCORE COMPACT, FIREWIRE, PCI MKII, X8 and 6000. 26 24/7C LIMITING AMPLIFIER. 26 NOVELTECH CHARACTER. 26 CHORUS-DELAY. 27 CLASSIC VERB. 27 EQSAT CUSTOM. 27 FILTROID. 28 MASTER X3. 28 MEGAREVERB. 28 POWERCORE 01. 29 POWERCORE CL. 29 VOICESTRIP. 29 TUBIFEX. 29 DENOISE. 30 DYNAMIC EQ. 30 ADDITIONAL PLUG-INS INCLUDED WITH POWERCORE 6000 VSS3. MD3. BRICKWALL LIMITER. NONLIN. DVR2. UNWRAP. TAP FACTORY.31. 31. 31. 31. 32. 32. 33. 33
FURTHER SUPPORT RESOURCES. 38 TC ELECTRONIC KNOWLEDGE BASE. 38 CONTACTING THE TC ELECTRONIC SUPPORT TEAM. 38

CONTACT DETAILS

TC ELECTRONIC A/S Customer Support Sindalsvej 34 Risskov DK-8240 Denmark www.tcelectronic.com www.tcsupport.tc USA: TC Electronic Inc. TC Works Customer Support 5706 Corsa Avenue, Suite 107 Westlake Village, CA 91362 www.tcelectronic.com www.tcsupport.tc
POWERCORE IN MACOS X. 34 OS X DOMAINS. 34 PLUG-IN LOCATIONS (LOCAL DOMAIN). 34 CONTROL PANEL LOCATION (LOCAL DOMAIN). 34 DEFAULT FOR POWERCORE PLUG-IN PRESETS. 34 POWERCORE IN WINDOWS. 35 DIRECT X WRAPPERS. 35 POWERCORE FW MESSAGES. 35 POWERCORE FW FRONT PANEL. 35 POWER LED. 35 POWER PULSE. 35 ERROR LED. 35

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For immediate answers on many support questions, visit the TC SUPPORT INTERACTIVE pages on www.tcsupport.tc

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GETTING THE MOST FROM POWERCORE. 24 BUFFER SIZES. 24 THE DISABLED STATE. kHz PROCESSING. 24
TROUBLE SHOOTING. 36 Where can I download the latest drivers. 36 I can run half the number of effects at 96 kHz than I can at 48 kHz. 36 PowerCore plug-ins dont show in my applications plug-in selection dialog. 36 I dont see all PowerCore plug-ins in my native mixers inserts, sends or master. 36 Every-time I load a plug-in in LOGIC or DIGITAL PERFORMER, my application Quits. 36 The input of my PowerCore plug-in is clipping (and/or I hear distorted audio). 36 My source audio is mono after inserting a PowerCore plug-in. 37 The plug-in doesnt open or there is no audio when I activate the plug-in. 37 The audio is corrupted. 37
LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ENGLISH

POWERCORE is warranted against failure arising through faulty workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. All claims under this warranty must be made to TC Electronics dealer or local representative in the country the product was purchased, or alternatively directly to TC Electronic in Denmark. Before you do this, contact customer support to obtain an RMA number for your correspondence. Products sent to us without prior authorization will be refused. Pack the product securely in its original shipping box Include a copy of your sales receipt Prepay postage and insure the shipment Enclose a note that describes the symptoms.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You are about to add a stack of rackmount-quality effects to your native recording environment and we are convinced that once you have used PowerCore on a few sessions it will stay as an essential part of your equipment for years to come. PowerCore is an exciting concept, putting an end to proprietary closed system environments. With a range of hardware and software options, and its seamless integration into the VST and Audio Units you will still be able to freely build the system environment according to your needs and benefit from the much greater predictability of DSP-based systems at the same time. PowerCore is an open development platform so make sure you check www.tcelectronic.com regularly for the latest information on new products by our 3rd party developers, such as Sonnox, TC Helicon, DSound, Access and Noveltech. The 3rd party community is growing rapidly so there wont be a shortage of new and cool tools! Please dont hesitate to supply us with feedback this way you can help us to keep making products that will help you getting the job done. ENJOY! TC Electronic
Within the warranty period, the unit will be repaired at no charge for parts and labor. This warranty remains valid only if the serial number on the card has not been removed, and if repairs are performed only by parties authorized by TC. It does not cover damage due to misuse, accident or neglect. The local representative and TC retain the exclusive rights to make such determinations on the basis of inspection. Liability is expressly excluded in respect of any third party or consequential loss or damage (direct or indirect) however or whenever arising. Please note that there might be additional regulations in place in your country that differ from the warranty rights granted in this document.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Attention

All specifications and system requirements are subject to change without notice. We HIGHLY recommend to visit www.tcelectronic.com for latest information.

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POWERCORE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

POWERCORE SPECIFICATIONS

We recommend installing the software before connecting/installing the hardware.
Close ALL running applications. Insert the PowerCore CD in your computers CD-ROM drive. The installer should start automatically. If it does not, then navigate to the CD ROM drive and doubleclick the: SETUP.exe The following screen appears: After connecting/installing the PowerCore hardware the computer may indicate that it has found new hardware and the following Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard may appear.
Read, act and click NEXT. The License agreement screen appears. Read and check I accept the license agreement, if you agree; click NEXT. Read the POWERCORE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Read ME & Limited Hardware Warranty and press NEXT. The installer now suggests a default location for installing the PowerCore package
Select No, not this time and press NEXT. Now select Install the software automatically and press NEXT.
The installer is now ready to install the software. Click NEXT to proceed or press BACK to re-enter the installation information. To exit the installation press CANCEL.
After completing the software installation click FINISH and Windows will indicate that the installation is complete:
Congratulations - the installation is now complete. When the installation is complete, connect/install your PowerCore hardware.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE WINDOWS
For detailed information on how to connect/install your PowerCore hardware please refer to page 14-15.

MAC SETUP

We recommend installing the software before connecting or installing the hardware. Insert the PowerCore CD in your Macs CD-ROM drive. The install disk should appear on your desktop automatically. If it does not, open a new Finder window and navigate to the CD. The following dialog appears: It is now possible to perform a basic installation of the software (recommended). Click UPGRADE/INSTALL to do so.
If you choose Customize instead the following screen appears.
Click CONTINUE. Read the introduction and press CONTINUE. The Read Me screen appears. Here you have the opportunity to de-select parts of the installation. (Not recommended for a standard installation) Enter your Mac OS X username and password and press OK. The installer now installs drivers and software. After the installation you have the options shown below. Select and click CONTINUE.

Force 33 MHz

The PCI-X bus architecture used in most Mac G5-models is backwards compatible with PCI. PowerCore PCI mkII is therefore compatible PCI-X based models.

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POWERCORE HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
4. Insert the card carefully, and make sure that it is fitted properly into the slot.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Power off your computer! Disconnect the power-cable from your PowerCore device. Connect the included FireWire cable to a free FireWire port on your computer. Connect the other end of the cable to a free FireWire port on your PowerCore. Connect the power-cable to your PowerCore device and power up. Start your computer.
Via the PowerCore Control panel you are able to monitor all connected PowerCore items in your system.
The Status page indicates the DSP and memory consumption. Not only on the individual PowerCore items, but also on the individual DSP circuits. On the Plug-in page you are handle licenses, monitor free trial time and link to purchase licenses for the desired plug-ins. On the Setup page a few options are available to help you utilize your PowerCore to its full potential.
We STRONGLY recommend connecting the firewire cable BEFORE powering up your PowerCore FireWire or connecting the power-cable to your PowerCore Compact. This procedure should ALWAYS be followed !
Accessing the Control Panel in Windows
In Windows, the TC PowerCore control panel can be accessed from the Start Menu: Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> PowerCore
Accessing the Control Panel in Mac OS
In Mac OS, the PowerCore control panel can be accessed from the System Preferences Menu in the Dock: System Preferences --> Other --> PowerCore You must click on CONTINUE to open the control panel from the Preferences dialog.

STATUS PAGE

First let us take a look at the Status page.
PowerCore Type icon DSP and Memory Consumption

PowerCore Type icon

The PowerCore Type icon conveniently indicates the type of PowerCore device.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION POWERCORE FIREWIRE, X8, 6000 & COMPACT
THE POWERCORE CONTROL PANEL

continued.

PowerCore PCI MkII (as in example) is equipped with 4 DSP and memory circuits. Each DSP has an indicator for DSP Load, the percentage of each DSP used, as well as Memory, indicating how much memory is in use on each DSP.
The plug-ins page is an overview page of all available plug-ins and their status. Depending on the type of PowerCore hardware you are using, the plug-ins have various status types. The PowerCore 2.0 software features a new licensing system. The 2.x licensing system provides new features, including full functional trial time and better overview over the plug-ins. PowerCore 2.0 also works with the old 1.x licensing system, meaning that plug-ins that are authorized for the 1.x will still run. You can still open the plug-ins and work with them as you are used to, but 1.x licenses will not appear in the control panel. Please also notice that not all 3rd party developers will make use of the 2.x licensing system, and therefore there will be plug-ins that do not appear in the control panel.

System Report

If for some reason you need to get in contact with our support center they will ask to see a system report. The system report is a small text-file containing all relevant information of your current system. To create a system report, press the SYSTEM REPORT button. The file will be saved on your desktop. The system report file will not contain any personal information, and TC will use the information only in order to help with issues.

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BUFFER SIZES

For optimal performance, set your audio buffer size (typically adjusted in the I/O setup of your host application) to a value between 256 and 1024 samples. Rule of thumb: The larger the audio buffer size, the lower your PowerCore plug-ins performance overhead on the DSPs and the CPU of the host computer. PowerCore is optimized for best performance when using a buffer setting of 1024 samples. The minimum I/O buffer size for PowerCore to work properly is 128 samples.
The included PowerCore plug-ins support 96 kHz processing. The golden rule of DSP performance is: the higher the sample rate, the greater the DSP performance required. So, a plug-in that requires 50% of a DSP at 48 kHz will require 100% of a DSP at 96 kHz, as a doubling of sample rate also doubles the resulting DSP performance required. As mentioned above, a plug-in will enter the Disabled State if it can not handle a certain sample rate. In that case, simply switch back to the supported sample rate.

THE DISABLED STATE

When the Disabled State becomes active, the plug-in is bypassed due to a lack of available DSP performance. This can happen when increasing the sample rate or you try to load too many plug-ins. Only the audio processing will be bypassed on a disabled plug-in all of the parameters and presets updates will still be active, preventing problems later on should you not notice that a plug-in has become disabled. Let us say that this error occurs when trying to load MegaReverb. In this case, you will receive the following warning: "The following error occurred with the PowerCore Effect MegaReverb: The PowerCore does not have enough free DSP resources available to load the Plug-in. " As an additional warning, there will be a status indication directly within the plug-in that is disabled.

LATENCY

WHAT IS LATENCY?
PowerCore plug-ins have a slight delay before the processed signal is returned to the host application. The delay can be somewhat disorienting, resulting in an effect that sounds like it is not in sync with the tempo of your song. To accommodate this, most applications have something called Automatic Delay Compensation. Plug-ins report back to the host application with a processing time, and the application offsets the audio so that everything "lines up. The COMPENSATOR plug-in, included with your PowerCore, allows you to easily setup delay compensation manually. Check the COMPENSATOR manual-PDF on your installation CD for details.

NO LATENCY MODE

The PowerCore plug-ins offer the No Latency Mode. This mode is an alternative way of communicating with the PowerCore. To enter No Latency Mode, click on the PowerCore logo on the bottom of the plug-in. When enabled, the PowerCore logo will have a red glow to indicate operation. In most cases, No Latency Mode is not required as this much power comes at a price; No Latency Mode will place a significant load on your host CPU! However, No Latency Mode is ideal for record monitoring with a PowerCore reverb effect or playing a PowerCore synth.
Figure 1: Many of the PowerCore plug-ins have a Disabled LED at the bottom of the plug-in that will light-up red when disabled. Some PowerCore plug-ins, such as EQSAT Custom, 24/7C or the CLASSIC VERB, will display the Disabled State message directly in the user interface.
LATENCY IN THE MASTER FADER
Figure 2: The 24/7C will appear as though the "lights are out and the disabled message will appear in the VU Meter display. When using PowerCore plug-ins in the Master output channel, latency is not an issue as all of the audio is uniformly delayed.

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GETTING THE MOST FROM POWERCORE

96 kHz PROCESSING

PowerCore plug-ins act and behave in the exact same manner as "traditional VST or Audio Units plug-ins, with the exception that they are using the processing power of the PowerCore DSPs, - not your host computers CPU. PowerCore plug-ins can be used in Multi-Track audio applications, stereo mastering applications, and even audio capable video-editing applications that can host one or more of the supported PowerCore plug-in formats.
CHORUS-DELAY is modeled after the TC Electronic 1210 Spatial Expander, and provides you with simultaneous modulation effects such as chorus and flange as well as slap delay. To make tempo-based projects easier to manage, we have added a BPM-input scale to the delay time adjustment parameter. CHORUS-DELAY is also available in the TDM bundle of plug-ins, TC TOOLS for ProTools HD.
BASE PACKAGE - INCLUDED PLUG-INS WITH ALL POWERCORES*
A detailed description of the plug-ins features as well as instructions for operation can be found in the associated PDF-manual on your installation CD. Please note that the list of included plug-in bundle is subject to change without notice. Refer to your product box for more details on which plug-ins are bundled with your PowerCore purchase !!

CLASSIC VERB

CLASSIC VERB enhances the out-of-the-box reverb flexibility of PowerCore significantly! This reverb processor adds a distinctly warm and lush reverb effect often associated with big expensive hardware processors. It is a whole different way to create the effect compared to the traditional reverb philosophy or accurate room reproduction, as you will find with the reverbs provided by MegaReverb.

MEGAREVERB

MEGAREVERB will provide you with studio-quality reverb that TC Electronic is famous for. MEGAREVERBS technology is taken directly from the Core 1 and 2 algorithms of the TC Electronic M5000, with an enhanced tail design based on some more recent innovations in reverberation from TC Electronic. MEGAREVERB is also available in the TDM bundle of plug-ins, TC TOOLS for ProTools HD. 28 / POWERCORE

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DENOISE ENGLISH
DeNoise comes from TC's acclaimed Restoration Suite bundle. DeNoise is optimized for broadband noise removal, from tape hiss to static environmental noise. DeNoise is fingerprint-based and its edit tools allow manual adjustment of the analyzed fingerprints for even more precise processing results. In version 1.5 the DeNoise plug-in has been updated with an 'auto' mode that makes it possible to remove noise from material where it is not possible to take a fingerprint for instance if there are no parts with noise only. Fingerprints can now be adjusted independently for left and right channels.
ADDITIONAL PLUG-INS WITH POWERCORE 6000
In addition to the Base Plug-ins described in the previous manual section, PowerCore 6000 also includes the following plug-ins from System 6000
The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for ProTools and PowerCore is a genuine and original reverb directly ported from the System 6000. The VSS3 algorithm was researched and finetuned by TC engineers for over a year, resulting in an exceptionally precise tool. Similar to the chaotic response of a natural room, the VSS3 reacts differently to identical signals. Used for effects purposes, extensive modulation possibilities are offered for the creation of detuned or chorused sustain effects for e.g. vocal, guitar, piano or horns. Inherent in the VSS3 algorithm there are almost 800 parameters, equaling an astronomical amount of combinations, and this impressive set of parameters has been condensed to a very substantial and pertinent user interface. With the VSS3 you get a package of presets that have become industry standards. The sound of VSS3 can be heard on thousands of albums and films.

DYNAMIC EQ

Dynamic EQ is a new tool for any mixing or mastering situation. This virtual processor eliminates the shortcomings of static EQ by providing a dynamically applied equalization. The Dynamic EQ plug-in offers up to four definable bands working either in static or dynamic mode, or in a mixture of both. Each of the bands can be configured as a parametric EQ or as a high or low shelving filter. The side-chain bands can be unlinked from the processing bands, so the high frequency content of a mix can control the low-end and vice versa. The pristine processing of this plug-in is all in 48-bit double precision, and may even be used in a phase linear mode, that is generous with transparent results. Dynamic EQ represents a new generation of mastering tools for the POWERCORE platform and this virtual processor eliminates the shortcomings of static EQ by providing a marriage between dynamics processing and EQ. On top of the plug-ins that are included with PowerCore, there is a broad selection of optional plug-ins available. These plug-ins are developed by TC Electronic as well as a number of 3rd party developers like Sonnox, Access, Novation, TC Helicon and Dsound. The optional plug-ins are available from store around the world and from TC's web shop. When you buy an optional plug-in, it will be licensed to your PowerCore hardware and sent to you by email. Therefore, this procedure requires you to register your PowerCore and your email address.

The MD3 Stereo Mastering package brings processing only known from the System 6000 to ProTools and PowerCore. This package presents professional production and mastering possibilities to the realm of DAWs, and integrates smoothly with serious music and film editing applications. Dual Mono and Stereo dynamics processing in three frequency bands. By offering a true side-chain split structure, MD3 is also capable of demanding mono material compression/limiting on two separate channels, not found in other multi-band dynamics processors. MD3 can be regarded as a high-end mastering tool. M and S components of a stereo signal can be processed separately and provide even more control making full use of the Spectral Stereo Enhancer.

BRICKWALL LIMITER

If you are concerned about audio quality at the end listener, or have a desire to conserve talent, the BrickWall Limiter is the solution. While it cannot prevent destruction of dynamic range from happening at earlier stages in the production process, it does get rid of the signals known to generate distortion in consumer CD players, radio processors and data reduction codecs.

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NONLIN 2 ENGLISH

NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb - from the legendary System 6000 The NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb for ProTools and PowerCore is another world class reverb directly ported from the System 6000. NonLin2 is an effect reverb, which differs from the traditional natural sounding TC reverbs. NonLin2 is capable of generating compact vocal ambience, percussive and dramatic drum sounds, reverse reverbs and completely new twisted effects. Featuring an amplitude envelope that is capable of rendering an untriggered gated reverb and a 'twist' parameter, which can radically alter the sound, this plug-in delivers a serious advantage over other gated reverbs. The easy-to-tailor and compact room-feel that this reverb adds to any lead vocal will set your mixes apart. As a producer or studio engineer, you'll be delighted by the creative power that this master tool delivers and it won't be long before you wonder how you coped without it.

UNWRAP

UnWrap - Available for PowerCore & TDM This full version mastering and film up-converter algorithm offers a high level of sophistication with unprecedented control and resolution. An abundance of parameters facilitates the conversion of stereo and LtRt sources to 5.1 while remaining faithful to the original mixs width, timbre, spaciousness and other significant factors. With its wealth of controls, UnWrap is a benchmark in film and music production. Whether you lack time to do a conventional 5.1 mix or a multitrack source simply doesnt exist UnWrap facilitates smooth and fast stereo to 5.1 up-conversion. Once processed, the 5.1 output can be subsequently down-mixed to stereo again with no sonic penalties. Take a preset tour to spark your creativity, or start a new upmix from scratch. Processing is double precision, capable of running at any sample rate between 44.1 and 96 kHz. UnWrap includes customized up-conversion presets for film production and music mastering and comes with settings to complement it all.

The DVR2 Digital Vintage Reverb is another great professional reverb ported from the revered System 6000. It is available as a plug-in for ProTools and PowerCore. TC Electronic has put much effort into preserving the qualities of the original processor, including sweet modulation, spectral balance, spaciousness and saturation. But not only is DVR2 the most precise EMT250 emulation up to now, it also emulates its predecessor in the way parameters interact for different settings. DVR2 comes with customizable presets, focus fields for tweaking and navigation, and a built-in preset converter allowing seamless import of DVR2 presets from System 6000. With the DVR2 for ProTools and PowerCore, it is now possible to save processing power on the System 6000 for other tasks - the choice is yours. The vintage reset function produces a sound very close to a well preserved EMT250, which is still a favorite on lead vocal in studios fortunate enough to own one. The high resolution parameters allow for lower noise, extension of bandwidth, and control of the amount of chorusing. Add to the default presets the ability to time-align all channels at sample precision, widen or narrow the image, control the amount of Center and LFE channel to be used, change filters and envelopes, and you begin to get an idea of the power of this plug-in.
TAP FACTORY - MULTITAP DELAY
Transcend the Average Delay - A Tweakers Paradise Let your creativity run wild with this delay/reverb hybrid. Easily design custom out-of-this-world effects that cross the borders between Ambience, Early Reflections, Reverb and Delay. Tap Factory makes customization of your sound a breeze and brings radical signatures to your productions. Tap Factorys extremely intuitive and clean user interface allows you to make individual parameter settings for each of its 24 taps within seconds. Tap Factory includes a bonus LE version that allows you to run multiple instances per DSP on current PowerCore systems and supports first generation PowerCore hardware.

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PowerCore supports both the VST and Audio Units plug-in formats in OS X. PowerCore plug-ins are always installed into the same locations in OS X, which is extremely convenient, especially when using multiple audio applications that rely on the same pool of plug-ins. Audio Units are supported by an "adapter that transparently "adapts the VST plugin to the Audio Units format. In an Audio Units Host Application like Logic, the plug-in will appear and behave as a standard Audio Units plug-in. Our Audio Units Wrapper will automatically work with Sonnox, TC-Helicon, Access and other 3rd party PowerCore plug-ins.

Default Location PowerCore plug-in presets
~/Library/Applications Support/PowerCore

ERROR LED

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POWERCORE IN MAC OS X

POWERCORE IN WINDOWS

Where can I download the latest PowerCore drivers?
We are continuously working on improving the PowerCore software. Therefore we recommend to check our website for the latest software, prior to installing the software that came with the product to make sure you have the most current version. The latest version of the PowerCore Software can be downloaded from the TC PowerCore product pages. Locate your PowerCore in the Product Menu and select "Software" from the product sub-page. Next to the latest version of the software, you will also find the software version history. I can run half the number of effects at 96 kHz than I can at 48 kHz. This is correct! When you double sample rate, you double the DSP resources required! PowerCore plug-ins dont show in my applications plug-in selection dialog. Please double-check that you have installed the plug-ins to your applications VST/AudioUnit plug-in folder. If you are not able to see ALL of your PowerCore plugins, please read the next point! I dont see all PowerCore plug-ins in my native mixers inserts, sends or master. Like other VST/AudioUnit plug-ins, PowerCore plug-ins might come in different versions (mono/mono, mono/stereo, stereo/stereo). Depending on your host application and the plug-in, you might only see the version appropriate for e.g. the inserts or sends. Every-time I load a plug-in in LOGIC or DIGITAL PERFORMER, my application Quits. When you use a PowerCore plug-in in an Audio Units application such as LOGIC or DIGITAL PERFORMER, you must have the plug-ins installed into both the Audio Units and VST plug-ins folders of your system. If you remove the VST plug-ins, then the Audio Unit versions will not work. If you experience application crashes when loading a PowerCore plug-in, please reinstall the plug-ins to make sure that the plugins are included in both locations. The input of my PowerCore plug-in is clipping (and/or I hear distorted audio). It is very important to avoid clipping of the input signal the signal you send into a PowerCore plug-in should not be greater than 0 dBFS! We suggest you leave some marginal headroom!

There are different versions of many PowerCore plug-ins, to provide you with a maximum of flexibility. Depending on the plug-in, you might have mono/mono, mono/stereo and stereo/stereo versions of each plug-in. If your host application displays all versions to select from, make sure you select the stereo version for stereo processing! So running a mono/mono or mono/stereo plug-in would merge your source material to mono before processing. The plug-in doesnt open or there is no audio when I activate the plug-in. If this is the case, there might be an issue with the plug-ins authorization. In the case of the included plug-ins, please reinstall the plug-ins if that doesnt help,contact customer support. With optional PowerCore plug-ins, you can freely make backup-copies of plug-ins that you have purchased but, with the exception of the included plug-ins, you can not copy them over to other systems and expect them to function! Each card is unique, and the software is unique for each card, too! Contact your plug-in manufacturer in the case you have authorization problems such as this. The audio is corrupted. The minimum I/O buffer size for PowerCore to work properly is 128 samples please verify the I/O buffer settings in your host application. We recommend 1024 samples for a minimal "hit on the host!

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

My source audio is mono after inserting a PowerCore plug-in.
TC ELECTRONIC KNOWLEDGEBASE
In case none of the above answered your questions, please check out our Knowledgebase at www.tcsupport.tc. In the unlikely case that none of the answers in our Knowledgebase help you, you should send an email to the TC Support Team.
CONTACTING THE TC ELECTRONIC SUPPORT TEAM
Please have the following information at hand when you contact the TC Support Team:
1. Authentication ID of your PowerCore.
This information can be found in the PowerCore control panel under the STATUS tab. Please refer to page 17 on how to locate and open your PowerCore control panel.

2. System details.

This means we need to know your operating system version. Are you on Windows XP SP2 or Mac OSX 10.2.8? Be sure to note this down before you get in touch with us. What is your CPU speed and amount of RAM? Under Windows this information can be found My Computer > Properties > General. Under MacOS X go to the Applications folder > Utilities and open "System Profiles". Any special modifications to the hardware of the computer? Please, make a note of this too.

3. Peripherals.

What other stuff are you using along with the PowerCore and your computer? Any PCI-cards, USB-devices, FireWire devices?
4. PowerCore driver version.
5. Nature of the problem.
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Prod No: E60503712

Pro Tools Plug-ins

From the industry standard Master X3 multiband compressor to the palette of selected System 6000 algorithms for either mastering, reverb or surround processing, TC Electronic offers what you need to make your music shine in Pro Tools.

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Studio Konnekt 48 Faith Is One Thing Control Is Another
Studio Control Audio Interface
Studio Konnekt 48 offers the most comprehensive feature set that the world has ever seen in a FireWire powered audio interface. It is one of the most complete products TC Electronic has ever made, and it represents a milestone to the computer recording world. Studio Konnekt 48 offers a comprehensive array of professional features that makes recording, mixing and monitoring a breeze. All essential recording tools are in one box including world-class DSP effects, a wealth of I/O options, speaker management and many other powerful tools to take your recordings to the next level. And it comes with a sleek, compact desktop remote with a built-in talkback microphone. ity and the sound quality of two full-blown 19 rack unit effects processors built directly into the Studio Konnekt 48. The software package that comes with Studio Konnekt 48 contains a nice mix between plug-ins running on the Studio Konnekt 48 DSPs and native plug-ins that run on your computers CPU.
Digital Konnekt x32 All the Tools - One Toolbox
Patchbay, Sample Rate & Format Converter, Master Clock and FireWire Audio Interface
Digital Konnekt x32 not only puts patching and signal-splitting under preset control and converts between formats. What comes out is also better than what went in. Up until now, the pro audio market has only seen single function units such as format and sample rate converters, patchbays, house clocks and audio interfaces offering digital signal handling. Never before have these essential functions been incorporated in a single platform linking your entire fleet of digital devices to your DAW.
Clock Clean-up and Jitter Elimination
Digital Konnekt x32 provides efficient format conversion and master clocking that sets new standards for timing accuracy and jitter elimination in computer interfaces. Thanks to System 6000 grade clock clean-up and jitter elimination, Digital Konnekt x32 makes your other audio devices and DAW perform better while at the same time facilitating digital interfacing. Digital Konnekt x32 handles AES, ADAT, SPDIF and FireWire audio, and provides extra features such as computer independent operation, convenient monitoring and UI lock.

24 in 8 out Digital Mixer
Now you can skip your physical mixer in the analog world altogether. Studio Konnekt 48s built-in mixer has got all you need with total recall, DSP effects insert points, 48-bit double precision sum busses and 56-bit internal processing. And you dont have to run a host application or even turn on your computer all essential mixer parameters are fully operational from the included remote control unit.
Audio Interface Digital Patchbay
Tired of re-wiring over and over again? With Konnekt Digital x32 you connect your digital hardware once, make the wiring that fits your setup requirements and youre good to go. All subsequent routing takes place from the front panel of Digital Konnekt x32. Two FireWire connections enable you to use Konnekt Digital x32 as an audio interface connected to a computer. It streams 16 channels of audio to and from the computer, and is compatible with other TC Electronic audio interfaces.

Extensive I/O Section

TC Electronic has a long tradition of developing high precision converters and top end analog circuits and the IMPACT II preamp is the best weve put out to date. Studio Konnekt 48 has four of these and a total of 12 simultaneous analog ins and outs - offering plenty of headroom, low noise and an extremely good performance. A sensor detects whether you have attached a microphone or an instrument and selects the appropriate circuit via the built-in relay switch. On top of the analog I/O section, Studio Konnekt 48 provides a wealth of digital input formats, such as 96 kHz double ADAT (8 channels SMUX), word clock and SPDIF and two headphone outputs with independent amplification, level control and source.

Speaker/Bass Management

Put your mix straight at the cutting edge of modern surround standards. With support for surround systems including a full featured bass management section based on AIR technology Studio Konnekt 48 enables you to set individual speaker levels and delay at an unprecedented level for audio interfaces. This ensures perfect level alignment between speakers and compensation for control room acoustics inadequacy.

Flexible digital patchbay Format converter 16x16 ch audio interface Seamless DAW integration with Integrator plug-in Unique digital matrix style UI for direct selection of signals 8 ch of sample rate conversion on board for optimal digital adaptation Analog outs (phone and balanced line) for monitoring Scene recall enabling instant recall of full setups Front panel UI lock to prevent unintended use JET technology ensures rock solid digital signal handling and clocking

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Konnekt Live: Stage-Of-The-Art

- For Live Performance

To call Konnekt Live an intriguing interface for live performers is merely scratching the surface. Whereas most audio interfaces in the live laptop performance scene are in fact designed for recording purposes, Konnekt Live raises the bar and offers clear-cut playback advantages to live laptop performers. Imagine a master compressor, a Finalizer that puts you in full control of your output. Add to that Konnekt Lives extensive output routing that enhances the audio passing through via its optimized analog output section. Bundled with Ableton Live software and a suite of built-in DSP effects, you wont find a more versatile interface for your live performance. Typically, real-time, high quality output processing puts heavy demands on your CPU. Not so with Konnekt Live. Since all DSP processing takes place inside Konnekt Live, all you have to worry about is being creative your computer is left with plenty of headroom for other tasks.

The PowerCore Concept

PowerCore is a superior range of high-end plug-ins that run on tailor-made hardware. The range covers any need that you might have, and in a quality that youve probably not been used to with other VST and AU compatible plug-ins. From basic tools like reverbs, EQs, compressor/expanders, chorus/delays, over plug-ins that are dedicated to the voice, sporting pitch correction and Voice Modeling, to some of the very best tools on the market, like the Restoration Suite and the selected System 6000 algorithms for PowerCore. On top of that there are renowned synths like the V-Station from Novation and the fantastic Virus|PowerCore by Access.
The Doorway to the Best Sounding DAW Processing
If you work with a computer, this is the best sounding processing you can get outside of the range of top-of-the-line hardware products. To get access to the PowerCore plug-ins you need a piece of PowerCore hardware. You can choose between PowerCore Compact, PowerCore FireWire, PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express to get a selection of great plug-ins included with the hardware, and then add plug-ins as you please from the wide selection of optional plug-ins. The PowerCore platform is not only a doorway to the high quality TC processing tools, but also to a wide range of plug-ins from renowned 3rd party developers like Sony Oxford, TC-Helicon and Access to name a few. With the PowerCore software you get a fully functional trial version of the TC distributed plug-ins, so you can try out the optional plug-ins before you buy them.

*) RTAS (Pro Tools) is supported via the VST to RTAS adapter from FXpansion (optional). More info on www.tcelectronic.com/support
14/14 I/O: 2 mic/inst/line, 2 line inputs and 4 line outputs, 8 ADAT and 2 SPDIF (optical and coaxial) Full featured stand alone mode Link up to 4 units to get more inputs, outputs and effects channels DICE II digital interface chip with JET Jitter Elimination Technology FireWire bus powered Low latency drivers: WDM, ASIO and CoreAudio 24-bit/192 kHz sampling rate Sample accurate MIDI Bundled with Cubase LE Built-in real-time DSP effects; Fabrik R reverb and Fabrik C channel strip based on MINT IMPACT mic preamps True Hi-Z guitar inputs Front panel light ring control of internal mixer parameters Intuitive control panel with automatic input detection Chromatic guitar tuner Analog volume control for perfect integration with powered speakers Dual headphone outputs, one with auto speaker muting Assimilator Konnekt native fingerprint EQ included 3 DSP programs for total recall of internal routing, mixer and effects settings TC Near 1394 FireWire based network for full feature direct monitoring even between units

PowerCore

PowerCore Express

PowerCore FireWire

PowerCore Compact

Included plug-ins

24/7C Character ChorusDelay ClassicVerb Dynamic EQ
DeNoise EQsat Custom Filtroid MasterX3 MegaReverb
PowerCore 01 Tubifex Vintage CL VoiceStrip
24/7C Character ChorusDelay ClassicVerb EQsat Custom Filtroid
MasterX3 MegaReverb PowerCore 01 Tubifex Vintage CL VoiceStrip
The Konnekt 8 audio interface is the ideal solution for recording and performing musicians who want the highest possible sound quality from input to the recording application, but dont need the built-in effects of Konnekt 24D. It features the same high quality mic/guitar inputs coupled with a stereo set of line inputs on the rear panel, along with 2 analog controlled line outputs. On top of this, it has an additional auxiliary input for convenient monitoring, and 96 kHz SPDIF. Like most other audio interfaces in the Konnekt series Konnekt 8 also provides full sample accurate MIDI implementation and FireWire connectivity.

DSPs S-RAM Form Use Platform PCI card Desktop PCI
4 x 150 MHz 4 x 512 kWords PCI Express card Desktop PCI Express 19" Unit Laptop or Desktop Firewire
2 x 150 MHz 2 x 512 kWords Portable Design Laptop or Desktop Firewire

Optional plug-ins from

TUBE-TECH

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The Best from Both Worlds in 5 Different Flavors
PowerCore combines the best features from the world of hardware with ultimate processing from the world of software. With PowerCore you get the superior sound of hardware and the total integration that software has to offer you might say that PowerCore is the sound of hardware perfectly integrated with any VST, AU or RTAS environment. On top of that you get exclusive access to the best tools in the business, not only from TC Electronic, but also from a growing number of 3rd party developers. With 5 different flavors to choose from, weve given you the ultimate freedom to pick and tailor your setup to your needs.
24/7C virtual limiting amplifier

EMULATION

96 kHz

INCLUDED

PowerCore X8

Maximum Power

Convincing vintage compression and limiting using one of the most desired vintage models for PowerCore. 24/7C was inspired by one of the vintage processors synonymous with classic dynamics processing for mixing and mastering. This plug-in recreates the details of the sound and user interface of this hardware processor as closely as possible, delivering virtual vintage at its best.
Our most unsparing platform to date. PowerCore X8 provides a massive amount of power, with 8 fast DSPs and oodles of RAM. It is ideal for high-end production environments where unsurpassed quality and processing capabilities are required. Designed for serious studios and professional applications, the PowerCore X8 is sure to deliver, and it will meet even the most demanding tasks and requirements
Character adaptive sound-shaping solution

ENHANCER

External Power
PowerCore FireWire provides significant processing possibilities and it is the preferred choice for those who favor external processing. Fit it in a 19 rack together with the rest of your hardware or move it easily to new production locations. 14 plug-ins are included.
The Character plug-in is based on an Intelligent Adaptive Filtering (IAF) technology from Noveltech, and the processing affects both the frequency response and the dynamic properties of an audio source in a highly time-varying sense. Character intelligently identifies and enhances characteristics in the instrument- or vocal source, which are pleasing to the human ear. The processing is non-linear and highly dependent on the source materials original characteristics, enhancing the perceivably favored individuality derived from the original musical instrument or voice.

PowerCore Compact Portable Power
PowerCore Compact is a portable solution, well suited for laptop production environments. The unique, yet sturdy, design makes the PowerCore Compact the ideal choice for productions with changing locations. 12 plug-ins are included.
ChorusDelay modulation multi-fx

CHORUS & DELAY

PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express Internal Power
PowerCore PCI mkII and PowerCore Express offer superior power and they are the prime choice when internal processing is preferred. Get all the benefits that a PCI or PCI Express card has to offer and experience the seamless integration of internal power. PowerCore PCI mkII supports the well-known PCI slot format and the PowerCore Express supports the new ultra fast PCI Express slots. 14 plug-ins are included with both cards.
ChorusDelay provides the trademark TC Electronic chorus sound. With very flexible routing and filtering facilities it recreates the 1210 Spatial Expander with its unique modulation images like Chorus, Flanging and Slap Delay. Of course you can adjust the delay time in BPM.
ClassicVerb classic reverb processor

System Requirements

FireWire and Compact: 400 MBit FireWire connector (IEEE 1394) PCI mkII: a free PCI or PCI-X slot Express: a free PCI Express (PCIe) slot VST-, Audio Units- or Pro Tools or RTAS-compliant application such as Logic, Cubase SX, Nuendo, Live or Digital Performer
FireWire and Compact: 400 MBit FireWire connector (IEEE 1394) PCI mkII: a free PCI or PCI-X slot Express: a free PCI Express (PCIe) slot
Desktop or laptop, Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz or better, Windows XP or higher, 512 MB RAM or more

REVERB

Desktop or laptop, G4 or G5, 1 GHz or better, Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher, 512 MB RAM or more
VST-, or Pro Tools or RTAS-compliant application such as Cubase SX, Nuendo, Sonar or Live
The ClassicVerb enhances the out-of-the-box reverb flexibility of PowerCore significantly. The processor adds that other category of warm, lush reverb effects often associated with big expensive hardware processors to the effects menu. Its an entirely different approach from our usual reverb, and the natural sounding reverbs provided by MegaReverb.

DeClick

DeClick repairs crackle and clicks with an extremely easy and fast user interface. The Audition feature allows monitoring of the removed signal parts for optimal results. In combination with DeScratch, small and large artifacts can be reduced dramatically in just one pass.
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UnWrap Stereo to 5.1 Conversion

SYSTEM 6000 ALGORITHM

NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb
This full version mastering and film up-converter algorithm offers a high level of sophistication with unprecedented control and resolution. An abundance of parameters facilitates the conversion of stereo and LtRt sources to 5.1 while remaining faithful to the original mix. It is the worlds primary high resolution up-conversion plug-in, and with its wealth of controls UnWrap is a benchmark in film and music production. Whether you lack time to do a conventional 5.1 mix or a multitrack source simply doesnt exist UnWrap facilitates smooth and fast stereo to 5.1 up-conversion. Once processed, the 5.1 output can be subsequently downmixed to stereo again with no sonic penalties. Take a preset tour to spark your creativity, or start a new up-mix from scratch. Processing is double precision, capable of running at any sample rate between 44.1 and 96 kHz. UnWrap includes customized up-conversion presets for film production and music mastering and comes with settings to complement it all.
NonLin2 is an effects reverb, which differs from the traditional natural sounding TC reverbs. NonLin2 is capable of generating compact vocal ambience, percussive and dramatic drum sounds, reverse reverbs and completely new twisted effects. Featuring an amplitude envelope that is capable of rendering an untriggered gated reverb and a twist parameter, which can radically alter the sound, this plug-in offers you a serious advantage over other gated reverbs. The easy-to-tailor and compact room-feel that this reverb adds to any lead vocal will set your mixes apart. As a producer or studio engineer, youll be delighted by the creative power that this master tool delivers and it wont be long before you wonder how you coped without it.

Three band Expander and Compressor Limiter and Soft Clip functions Use on Dual Mono sources or Stereo signals Four band Parametric EQ MS mode for advanced image controlling 48 bit, fixed point, hi-res processing
Low distortion, precision Limiter Detects if signal is contaminated with OdBFS+ peaks Prevents downstream distortion from being generated 3 times up-sampled processing 48 bit, fixed point, hi-res processing
Fabrik R combines four new TC algorithms in one single plugin. Thanks to Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology (MINT) it is a breeze to find the sound youre hearing inside your head. If you want to apply a live vibe to your vocals and instruments, use the Live Reverb. For vocals that need an even larger quality, choose the Hall Reverb. For that sound of the past as well as for drums and percussion, apply the Plate Reverb. If youre working with guitars try the Club Reverb, which also works great with vocals. Within each reverb youll find it very easy to adjust any setting to your own taste. You wont waste time with nitty-gritty preset adjustments all you really have to worry about, is using your ears.
The Fabrik C is a full-blown EQ, De-Esser and Compressor in one single plug-in in short, the Fabrik C has all the qualities of a channel strip. With Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology (MINT) you have total control of all the parameters, using only a few dedicated knobs. The EQ is a 4-band parametric EQ with high/low-pass filters choose between 4 different filter types. Based on no-nonsense design, the de-esser is based on one fader that gives you total control. Unlike other compressors, the Fabrik C comes with an inbuilt 3-band intelligent compressor. But of course you can also choose the more common technique and switch to full-band compressor mode. Use the Fabric C as an insert on your channels its probably one of the best and most optimized tools you can use for that job.

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Access | Virus PowerCore

virtual synth and multi-fx processor
VoiceDoubler virtual voices, real results

VOICE TOOLS OPTIONAL

With Virus|PowerCore your native studio software will be on overdrive. It is based on the award winning Virus Engine and comes both* as a single license, offering up to four plug-in instances on one DSP, and as a multi DSP license allowing the Virus to be instanced on all PowerCore DSPs simultaneously. With 16 voices and three oscillators, two parallel multimode filters and extensive modulation matrix, the Virus|PowerCore is more than just a virtual analog synth: The effects section alone would justify calling this plug-in a multi-effects processor. Virus|PowerCore can be used as a VST Instrument for Windows or Mac and as an AU plug-in.

Tube-Tech CL 1B emulation redefined
Emulation is being redefined with the Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in. The CL 1B plug-in is based upon highly advanced component emulation technology, and brings the legendary analog sound of the CL 1B compressor/limiter to the PowerCore platform. The CL 1B uses a carefully crafted algorithm, so efficient it allows the use of up to 2 instances in stereo at 44.1 kHz or 1 instance in stereo at 96 kHz per DSP chip on 2nd generation PowerCore hardware (Compact, FireWire, Express, PCI mkII). The CL 1B plug-in is compatible with all types of PowerCore hardware.
The TC-Helicon Intonator HS for PowerCore fixes intonation problems in vocals on the fly, saving producers hours of recording and editing time. The plug-in utilizes the latest intonation correction technology also found in TC-Helicons hardware products and delivers very natural sounding results. The user interface is straight-forward and easy-to-use with a real-time pitch and processing display. For creative applications, the maximum pitch correction range is +/- 600 Cents, even allowing you to force a melody to one note, if you like. Additionally, an innovative adaptive Low-Cut Filter removes unwanted low frequency rumble and noise without making the voice sound thin.
VoiceModeler voice morphing tool

Vocal Enhancer

The Noveltech Vocal Enhancer gives your vocal recordings an unprecedented crispness, depth and clarity thanks to Noveltechs patented Intelligent Adaptive Filtering technology. As it constantly adapts to the source, the results are way superior to static processing and conventional Enhancers: the sound remains natural, even when applying way more than just a little.
Note: Distributed by www.noveltechaudio.com (downloadable) 18 WINTER 2008
VoiceModeler utilizes TC-Helicons unique technology to alter the sound of a voice completely. The real-time process can turn thin vocals into throaty ones or even transform a male into a female voice. Now, one singer can have multiple Voice Personalities and a convincing choir sound featuring different voices can be built from one source sound. VoiceModelers Resonance and Breath features combined with the Spectral features can be used to subtly enhance the sound of a vocal. It will make it crisper, give it slightly more body or create a breathy intimate sound or even all at the same time.

Feature Analog Inputs Konnekt IMPACT mic/inst/line 2l aux 2 bal Konnekt 24D 2 IMPACT mic/ inst/line, 2 bal line 4 bal Konnekt Live 2 IMPACT mic/ inst/line, 2 bal line 4 bal/unbal selectable Digital Konnekt x32 Studio Konnekt IMPACT II MIC/INST 8 Analog Line bal/unbal 2 XLR digitally controlled analog outputs 8 LINE outs with surround support 2 separate channels for headphones

Mic/Inst Input

Headphone Outputs
ADAT Power FireWire MIDI and TOS Input connections In/Out Link In/Out
Digital Monitor/ S/PDIF Line Outputs

Line Inputs

Analog outputs
AES I/O S/PDIF I/O ADAT/ TOS MIDI I/O Headphone out

In/Out / 2 In/Out Yes 2

I/O / 2 I/O Yes 2

8 I/O / 6 I, 4 O 1

96kHz SMUX I/O / 4 I/O Yes 2, with individual source and level control 6 segments, 12 channels Digital Inputs and Outputs Connector (S/PDIF) Formats (S/PDIF and TosLink) Connector (ADAT or TosLink) Format (ADAT) Firewire Digital IO Engine Clock and Jitter Internal/External Sample Rates Jitter Rejection Engine Jitter Rejection Filter DIO Interface Jitter AD/DA Conversion Jitter Digital Output Phase (stand alone and across network) Input Slip Sample Tolerance (all DIs) Processing Delay DIO @ 96/48 kHz Frequency Response DIO Line Inputs Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 Connectors Impedance, Bal/Unbal Full Scale Input Level @ 0 dBFS THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk ADC A to D Conversion A to D Delay Mic. Inputs Channel 1, 2 Connectors Sensitivity Full Range Pad on/off Total Preamp gain Impedance, Pad on/off NF @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain EIN @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain THD+N, Min. Gain SNR, Min. Gain Inst. Inputs Ch. 1, 2 Connectors Sensitivity Range Total Preamp gain Impedance THD+N, Min. Gain SNR, Min. Gain Crosstalk RCA Phono, 75 Ohm S/PDIF (24 bit), IEC 958, Pro-status bits Optical Pipe 8-ch. @ 48 kHz, 4-ch. SMUX @ 96 kHz IEEE 1394a, S400, IEC 61883 TC DICE II, handling all IO formats 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz / 43 to 193 kHz, jitter rejection at all rates JET technology in TC DICE II <-3 dB @ 10 Hz, < -100 dB @ 600 Hz < 1 ns peak, BW: 700 Hz to 100 kHz < 42 ps RMS, BW: 100 Hz to 40 kHz < 0.5 % of sample period +50 % to -50 % of sample period 0.15/0.3 ms DC to 23.9 kHz 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz 1/4 Phone Jack (balanced) 20 kOhm/25 kOhm +13 dBu < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream 0.68 ms / 0.63 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz Neutrik Combo (XLR) -10/+10 dBu <> -52/ -32 dBu 62 dB 2000/1300 ohm < 4 dB < -127 dBu < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >109 dB(A), >106 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Neutrik Combo (1/4 Phone Jack) -25 dBu <> +17 dBu 42 dB 1 Mohm < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >107 dB(A), >104 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Monitor/Line Outputs Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4 Connectors Impedance Level Range (Ch. 1,2) Fixed Full Scale Range (Ch. 3,4) THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk DAC D to A Conversion D to A Delay Headphones Output Ch. 1, 2 Connectors Impedance Gain Level Range THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk Power @ 40 Ohm Load Power @ 600 Ohm Load EMC Complies With Safety Certified To Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Control Interface MIDI Firewire (DAW) General Dimensions Weight Finish PPM Meter (Ch. 1,2) Power Supply (Included) Firewire Bus Powered Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor 1/4 Phone Jack. Ground sensing design Balanced/unbalanced digital output switch *) 100 Ohm -40 dBu <> +12 dBu (analog gain scale) +12 dBu < -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream 0.70 ms / 0.65 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz 2 x 1/4 Phone Jack (Stereo) 80 Ohm -80 dBu <> +16 dBu @ 300 ohms (analog gain scale) < -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >103 dB(A), > 100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 200mW 93mW EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA E60065 CSA FILE #LRF to 122 F (0 C to 50 C) -22 F to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C) Max. 90 % non-condensing In/Out: 5 Pin DIN IEEE 1394a, IEC 61883 9.5 x 1.75 x 9 (241.5 x 44 x 226 mm) 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg) Acrylic front panel. Plated and coated steel back plate. Anodized aluminum cover. 3 LEDs pr. channel 12V DC, Adapter for 90 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto select) 8 to 30 VDC <14 W 1 year

Yes 6/4 mixer

Input meter

3 segments, 2 channels

1 led signal indicator, 24 channels 16/16 flexible bit-transparent router

DSP mixer / router

14/6 channels Double precision summing mixer Fabrik C Fabrik R Tuner
14/6 channels Double precision summing mixer Fabrik C Live Fabrik R Live Tuner RIAA filter Yes
24/8 channels Double precision summing 56bit internal processing mixer Fabrik C Studio Fabrik R Studio Tuner Speaker management Bass management

DSP Effects

Routing DSP effects to outputs

Assignable light ring

Yes including reverb level/ decay 3 Assimilator Konnekt, Integrator
Yes, including reverb level/ decay and MIDI control 3 Assimilator Konnekt ResFilter Integrator Yes FireWire Yes
Yes, on the remote, including reverb level/decay and MIDI control 3 Assimilator Konnekt ResFilter Integrator Yes FireWire Yes, with Clock Recovery
Programs/scenes Native Plug-ins

4 Integrator

VST, AU compatible Connection JetPLL jitter elimination technology Max samplerate Turntable integration

FireWire Yes

Yes FireWire Yes
192 Yes. With special included cable and selectable RIAA curves 24 (12x12) Ableton Live Lite 6 TC Edition rack mobile stage-ready design with rubber enclosure -
DAW FireWire channels Included host Design
8 (4x4) Cubase LE rack studio/mobile design
24 (12x12) Cubase LE rack studio/mobile design
32 (16x16) 19 full rack studio design
48 (24x24) 19 full rack studio design

Included Remote

Yes, Studio Kontrol desktop remote

*) Konnekt LIVE only

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Power Input

FireWire connections

Digital Line Outputs S/PDIF
Digital Inputs and Outputs Connector (S/PDIF) Formats (S/PDIF) Firewire Digital IO Engine Clock and Jitter Internal/External Sample Rates Jitter Rejection Engine Jitter Rejection Filter DIO Interface Jitter AD/DA Conversion Jitter Digital Output Phase (stand alone and across network) Input Slip Sample Tolerance (all DIs) Processing Delay DIO @ 96/48 kHz Frequency Response DIO Line Inputs Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 (Line 1+2 recordable + AUX 1+2) Connectors Impedance, Bal/Unbal Full Scale Input Level @ 0 dBFS THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk ADC A to D Conversion A to D Delay Mic. Inputs Channel 1, 2 Connectors Sensitivity Full Range Pad on/off Total Preamp gain Impedance, Pad on/off NF @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain EIN @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain THD+N, Min. Gain SNR, Min. Gain Inst. Inputs Ch. 1, 2 Connectors Sensitivity Range Total Preamp gain Impedance THD+N, Min. Gain SNR, Min. Gain Crosstalk

RCA Phono, 75 Ohm S/PDIF (24 bit), IEC 958, Pro-status bits IEEE 1394a, S400, IEC 61883 TC DICE II, handling all IO formats 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz / 43 to 193 kHz, jitter rejection at all rates JET technology in TC DICE II <-3 dB @ 10 Hz, < -100 dB @ 600 Hz < 1 ns peak, BW: 700 Hz to 100 kHz < 42 ps RMS, BW: 100 Hz to 40 kHz < 0.5 % of sample period +50 % to -50 % of sample period 0.15/0.3 ms DC to 23.9 kHz 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz 1/4 Phone Jack (balanced) 20 kOhm/25 kOhm +13 dBu < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream 0.68 ms / 0.63 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz Neutrik Combo (XLR) -10/+10 dBu <> -52/ -32 dBu 62 dB 2000/1300 ohm < 4 dB < -127 dBu < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >109 dB(A), >106 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Neutrik Combo (1/4 Phone Jack) -25 dBu <> +17 dBu 42 dB 1 Mohm < -100 dB (0.001%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >107 dB(A), >104 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Monitor/Line Outputs Ch. 1, 2 Connectors Impedance Level Range (Ch. 1,2) Fixed Full Scale Range (Ch. 3,4) THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk DAC D to A Conversion D to A Delay Headphones Output Ch. 1, 2 Connectors Impedance Gain Level Range THD+N SNR Freq. Response Crosstalk Power @ 40 Ohm Load Power @ 600 Ohm Load EMC Complies With Safety Certified To Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Control Interface MIDI Firewire (DAW) General Dimensions Weight Finish PPM Meter (Ch. 1,2) Power Supply (Included) Firewire Bus Powered Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor
1/4 Phone Jack. Ground sensing design. 100 Ohm -40 dBu <> +12 dBu (analog gain scale) +12 dBu < -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >111 dB(A), >108 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream 0.70 ms / 0.65 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz 2 x 1/4 Phone Jack (Stereo) 80 Ohm -80 dBu <> +16 dBu @ 300 ohms (analog gain scale) < -94 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS >103 dB(A), > 100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 200mW 93mW EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA E60065 CSA FILE #LRF to 122 F (0 C to 50 C) -22 F to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C) Max. 90 % non-condensing In/Out: 5 Pin DIN IEEE 1394a, IEC 61883 9.5 x 1.75 x 9 (241.5 x 44 x 226 mm) 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg) Acrylic front panel. Plated and coated steel back plate. Anodized aluminum cover. 3 LEDs pr. channel 12V DC, Adapter for 90 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto select) 8 to 30 VDC <14 W 1 year

PCI Express connections POWERCORE POWERCORE EXPRESS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MAC OS Laptop/desktop, G4/G5/Intel, 1 GHz or better 512 MB RAM or more Mac OS X (10.4 or higher) One free PCI Express (PCIe) slot 17 color monitor (resolution 1024 x 768) or higher recommended. Any VST or AudioUnits compatible recording software (Cubase SX, Logic, Nuendo, Bias Peak, Live, Digital Performer), Pro Tools with FXpansion VST Any sound system supported by the host application Mouse or other pointing device 60 Megabytes of available hard disk space Internet Connection for product registration WINDOWS Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz or better 512 MB RAM or more One free PCI Express (PCIe) slot Windows XP 17 color monitor (resolution 1024x768) or higher recommended. Any VST-compatible application (Cubase, WaveLab, Nuendo, Samplitude, Sonar, Live and RTAS/Pro Tools with Fxpansion VST-RTAS wrapper (optional) 60 Mb of available hard disk space Internet connection for product registration POWERCORE EXPRESS SPECIFICATIONS 4 x Motorola 56367 DSP / 150 MHz 512 k Word SRAM per DSP 1x 266 MHz Motorola 8245 PowerPC 8 MB SDRAM on board. Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: 0 C 40 C (32 F 104 F) -30 C 80 C (-22 F 176 F) max. 90%, non-condensing
POWERCORE COMPACT SPECIFICATIONS 2 x Motorola 56367 DSP / 150 MHz 512 k Word SRAM per DSP 1x 266 MHz Motorola 8245 PowerPC 8 MB SDRAM on board. Power Requirements typically lower 10 W. Peak max. 20 W. Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: Included Plug-Ins: 24/7C Character ChorusDelay ClassicVerb EQsat Custom Filtroid MasterX3 MegaReverb PowerCore 01 Tubifex Vintage CL VoiceStrip 0 C 40 C (32 F 104 F) -30 C 80 C (-22 F 176 F) max. 90%, non-condensing
INCLUDED PLUG-INS IN POWERCORE EXPRESS 24/7C Character ChorusDelay ClassicVerb EQsat Custom Filtroid MasterX3 MegaReverb PowerCore 01 Tubifex Vintage CL VoiceStrip Dynamic EQ DeNoise
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