TC Electronic Nova Dynamics NDY-1 User manual

NDY -1

NOVA

Dynamics

USER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SETUP EXAMPLES

Mono + Dual Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Single Input – Dual Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Pre and Post Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Dual Inputs – Single Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OPERATION

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Compression Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Compression Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Suggested Settings – Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Noise Gate Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Noise Gate Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Suggested Settings – Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

APPENDIX

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [email protected] Manual revision 1.1 – SW – V 1.0

Prod. No: E60508511

English Version

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 multiband

compression for subtle, studio-style dynamics control. You can even split the NOVA Dynamics’ two engines, allowing

you to use a compressor in front of your amp and a noise gate in your amp’s effects loop for true noise reduction of

high gain signals. The Dry Blend feature lets you blend your dry signal in with the compressed signal. This gives you

an optimized attack without eating into the dynamics. At the same time, the automatic input gain adjustment on both

engines provides perfect settings for e.g. both a Strat and a Les Paul at the flick of a switch.

Brings control to any guitar rig

NOVA Dynamics Features

• 2 Compressor Modes: Studio and Stomp

• Noise Gate

• Dual Engine Design

• Dry Blend – Parallel Compression

• Flexible Routing

• Auto Input Gain Adjustment

• Precise Gain Reduction Meter

INTRODUCTION

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 level of the input signal.

For further information, refer to this manual’s

“Calibration” section.

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.

Note: For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate

the pedal according to the level of the input

signal. For further information, refer to this

manual’s “Calibration” section.

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 NOVA Dynamics to

the “Return” jack of the effects loop.

Note: For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate the

pedal according to the level of the input signal.

You will love the fact that each engine of the

NOVA Dynamics has its own individual level

calibration. For further information, refer to this

manual’s “Calibration” section.

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.

• Connect two guitars to the inputs A and B

of the NOVA Dynamics.

• Connect output A of the NOVA Dynamics

to the input of your amp.

• Be sure to turn down the volume

potentiometer on the guitar not currently

in use.

Note: For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate

your guitars individually. For further

information, refer to this manual’s

“Calibration” section.

OVERVIEW

NOVA DYNAMICS

DUAL COMPRESSOR + NOISE GATE

inputoutputAAB B power

NDY1

level/damp level/damp

ratio/rel ratio/rel

algorithm dry blend A/B toggle

thresh thresh

attack attack

n.gate n.gate

HOLD

to calib

HOLD

to calib

max max

stomp stompmed med

studio studiomin min

algorithm dry blend

-2

-4

-6

-8

-10

-12

-16

-20

-24

GAIN

RED

CONNECTIONS

1 – Power

The NOVA Dynamics requires 12V DC 300 mA. Use

the power supply provided in the product box.

2 – Input Jacks

These are ¼" mono jack connectors for signal input.

NOVA Dynamics operates as two independent pedals

with various possible combinations. Two different

guitars can be connected to inputs A and B.

Always use input A if you connect only one guitar.

When a guitar or other signal source is connected to

input B, inputs A and B can be calibrated individually.

3 – Output Jacks

These are ¼" mono jack connectors which carry the

signals from channels A and B.

Switches

4 & 5 – On/Off Switches

In “normal” mode (when the A/B button is turned off),

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

toggle between engine A and B simply by pressing

either switch A or B.

OPERATION

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