DATA SHEET DC 22

DYNAMIC CONTROLLER

INPUT GATE COMPRESSOR OUTPUT INPUT GATE COMPRESSOR OUTPUT

-50 -10 2 3 0 -50 -10 2 3 0
1 -60 -40 -20 0 1.7 3
6 -6 6 2 -60 -40 -20 0 1.7 3
6 -6 6
DC 22
-70 -30 -30 10 1.2 10 12 -12 12 LINK -70 -30 -30 10 1.2 10 12 -12 12 DYNAMIC
+4 dBu OL 24 +4 dBu OL 24 CONTROLLER
-80 -20 -40 20 1 ∞ -15 15 -80 -20 -40 20 1 ∞ -15 15
dBu dBu :1 GAIN dB dBu dBu :1 GAIN dB
LEVEL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD RATIO REDUCTION BYPASS LEVEL MASTER SLAVE LEVEL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD RATIO REDUCTION BYPASS LEVEL POWER

General Description
A cure for compression confusion has arrived. Quit guess- There is more than just a stereo compressor working here.
ing and anguishing over proper compressor and gate settings. The adjustable Gate is a downward expander, acting like a com-
Get on with what is important, your work. Rane has created a pressor running in reverse, making the quiet parts quieter. This
new compressor gate using high quality log rms detectors and is valuable in reducing system background noise. The Ratio is
Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCAs). The DC 22 combines fixed at 2:1. When the signal drops below the set Threshold, the
quality compression and gate functions with simplicity. No more Gate Threshold indicator lights and the output level is reduced
compression headache! by 2 dB for every 1 dB the input signal level drops.
Lets start with what a compressor actually does. No matter When using the DC 22 as a true stereo processor with left
how you cut it, this is an automatic volume control... a hand on and right signals, activate the Link switch. In Link mode, chan-
a control, turning it down and turning it up again. The hand is nel 1 becomes the Master and channel 2 the Slave. Gate Thresh-
fast and accurate, but it is just turning a volume control. old, Compression Threshold, Compression Ratio and Output
When the input signal reaches a level set by the Threshold Level are all controlled by channel 1. This ensures that both
control, the compressor begins to turn the signal down by an channels track perfectly, maintaining perfect balance and image.
amount determined by the Ratio control. The DC 22, like most The channels are totally independent with the Link switch off.
compressors, operates by making the loud signals quieter, but The DC 22 offers performance and simplicity not found (un-
does not make the quiet parts louder. However, by keeping the til now) in this price range. Designed for the working musician
loud signals under control, the entire system may be turned up or DJ, The DC 22 provides reduced complexity without compro-
when necessary to make the quiet parts louder. mise in audio quality or dependability.

Features
• Two Independent Gates • -10 dBV / +4 dBu Input Sensitivity Switch
• Two Independent Compressors • +4 dBu and Overload Indicators
• Two Independent Output Level controls • Balanced XLR & ¼" TRS Connectors
• True Master / Slave operation in Link Mode • Internal AC Power Supply Meets CE Requirements

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Features and Specifications

Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments
Gain 0 / +12 ±0.2 dB +4 dBu / -10 dBV sensitivity
Detector: Type Log rms
..........Response 80 dB per second Fixed
Compressor:
..........Threshold Range +20 to -40 ±2 dBu
..........Ratio 1:1 to infinity:1 10%
Gate:
..........Threshold -20 to -80 ±2 dBu
..........Ratio 2:1 10% Fixed
Inputs:
..........XLR Active Balanced Pin 2 “hot” per AES standards
..........¼" TRS Active Balanced/Unbalanced
..........Impedance 20k 1% Ω Common mode each leg to ground
..........Maximum Level +22 1 dBu
Outputs:
..........XLR Active Balanced 100 Ω impedance each leg
..........¼" TS Active Unbalanced 300 Ω impedance
..........Maximum Level +20 1 dBu 2k Ω
..........Gain Range ±15 ±1.5 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz +0/-.5 dB R load > 2 kHz
THD+Noise 0.02 typ. % 1 kHz @ +4 dBu
..........vs Amplitude 0.05 max. % 0 to +20 dBu @ 1 kHz
..........vs Frequency 0.02 max. % +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100 typ. dBr Unity gain, re +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW
Common Mode Rejection Ratio 40 min. dB
Unit: Agency Listing
..........120 VAC model UL UL 6500 (file E193164)
cUL (Canada) C22.2 (file E104174)
..........230 VAC model CE-EMC EN55013, EN55020 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
CE-Safety EN60065 LV Directive 73/23/EEC
Unit: Construction All Steel
..........Size 1.75"H x 19"W x 5.3"D (1U) (4.4 cm x 48.3 cm x 13.5 cm)
..........Weight 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Shipping: Size 4.25" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11 cm x 52 cm x 35 cm)
..........Weight 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

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DC 22 Block Diagram
LEFT OUTPUT
+ 2
–3
+4 dBu OL 1

GAIN
–10 dBV +4 dBu THRESHOLD RATIO n.c.
LEFT INPUT –40 +20 1:1 :∞
GAIN REDUCTION
2 3+– COMPRESSOR
1
24 12 6 3
THRESHOLD
CH 1 CH 2
THRESHOLD THRESHOLD MASTER SLAVE

GATE

–15 +15
OUTPUT LEVEL
LINK LINK
NORMAL NORMAL
GAIN
–10 dBV +4 dBu THRESHOLD RATIO DISABLE CHANNEL 2
RIGHT INPUT –40 +20 1:1 :∞ LEDS IN LINK MODE
GAIN REDUCTION
2 3+
– COMPRESSOR
1
24 12 6 3
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD LINK
NORMAL
GATE

–15 +15
OUTPUT LEVEL RIGHT OUTPUT
+ 2
–3
+4 dBu OL 1

n.c.

DC 22 Applications Reference
For details on what the DC 22 can do for your sound, see the
• Two-Channel Compressor/Limiter and Gate RaneNote Dynamics Processors — Technology & Application Tips
• Guitar & Bass Compression with Gate available at the Rane website.
• Post Production Dynamics Control
• Sound System with Compression and Gate
• Driver Protection
• Long Distance Line Driver

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DC 22 Rear Panel

Architectural Specifications Each Input shall feature XLR and TRS connectors, active
The Dynamic Processor shall be a two-channel unit with balanced input buffer, RFI filtering and –10 dBV / +4 dBu
separate Gate Threshold, Compression Threshold, Compression sensitivity switch. Input levels shall be monitored by +4 dBu and
Ratio and Output Level controls. A Link switch shall provide overload indicators. Each channel shall feature a bypass switch
true Master / Slave operation of Gate, Compression and Output that disconnects the dynamics processing and connects the buff-
Level functions. Gate and compression threshold indicators shall ered input to the output amplifiers.
be provided. A four-segment meter shall indicate compression Each output shall feature XLR and TRS connectors, active
gain-reduction for each channel. balanced line drivers and RFI filtering.
The Compressors shall provide a threshold range of +20 The unit shall be capable of operation by means of a built-
dBu to –40 dBu and a ratio range of 1:1 to ∞:1. The Gates shall in power supply connected to 120 VAC ((jumper option for
operate with a threshold range of –20 dBu to –80 dBu with a 230VAC where applicable) and meet UL, cUL and CE require-
fixed ratio of 2:1. The response time of the detector shall be 80 ments. The unit shall be constructed from cold rolled steel and
dB/second. mounts into a standard EIA relay rack occupying one rack space.
The unit shall be a Rane Corporation Model DC 22.

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