User`s manual

11
3: GETTING STARTED
Operation of the PCAP II Plus system is highly intuitive; most operators can quickly learn while
using. The Fast Start procedure in Section 3.1: should allow first time users to quickly begin
processing audio and utilizing the basic enhancement capabilities of the PCAP II Plus. For a
lesson in operating the PCAP II Plus controls, it is recommended that the user also complete the
Tutorial in Section 3.2: . Section 3.3: applies the PCAP II Plus to different noise problems
contained on the PCAP II Plus Training CD.
In the following sections the manual will refer to both a Source Audio Player and an Enhanced Audio
Recorder. The Source Audio Player can be any type of playback unit such as a Cassette, CD, Minidisc,
Microcassette, or Digital Audio Tape (DAT) playback unit; for live processing applications, it could
also be a live audio source. The Enhanced Audio Recorder can similarly be any type of audio recorder
and/or output feed in the case of live processing.
In the case of a Digidesign Pro Tools® integration, Source Audio Player refers to the track(s) being
played into the PCAP II Plus via the Digital Audio Interconnect, while Enhanced Audio Recorder
refers to the track(s) being recorded from the PCAP II Plus output via the Digital Audio Interconnect.
Always consider that the quality of both the playback and the recording equipment will limit the quality
of the processed and enhanced audio. Always try to use digital audio connections whenever they are
available, as this avoids unnecessary analog-digital conversion losses. In the case of analog original
material, e.g. cassette and microcassette, always use the highest quality machine you can obtain for
playback, as everything else will be limited by this step. Direct digital recording of the enhanced
audio is always recommended.
3.1: FAST START
Fast start the PCAP II Plus as follows:
1. Set the rear panel INPUT SELECT switch to ANALOG and connect the LEFT and RIGHT
channel line-level audio outputs (AUDIO OUT jacks) of your Source Audio Player to the
LEFT (PRI) and RIGHT (REF) ANALOG INPUTS RCA jacks on the PCAP II Plus external
processor rear panel as shown in Figure 3-1. Note that the RIGHT (REF) signal is only used
in stereo configuration and with the 2CH Adaptive Filter in mono configuration. Alternatively,
for direct digital input of digital audio material, the INPUT SELECT switch can be set to
DIGITAL and the digital output of your Source Audio Player can be connected to the INPUT
DIGITAL I/O RCA jack.
2. If you wish to record the enhanced audio, connect the line-level audio inputs (AUDIO IN
jacks) of your Enhanced Audio Recorder to the LEFT and RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUTS
RCA jacks on the PCAP II Plus external processor rear panel as shown in Figure 3-1.
Alternatively, for direct digital recording of the enhanced audio, connect the OUTPUT