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ALESIS

NanoCompressor

Reference Manual

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Summary of Contents for NanoCompressor

Page 1: ...ALESIS NanoCompressor Reference Manual...

Page 2: ...pter explains how to connect the NanoCompressor to an instrument mixing console or amplifier Chapter 3 Description of Controls An explanation of all connectors and knobs on the NanoCompressor Use this...

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Page 4: ...to an Instrument 12 Mixer Inserts 13 Using the NanoCompressor with a Powered Mixer 14 Mixer Main Outputs 14 Avoiding Ground Loops 14 Description of Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Threshold 17 Ratio 17 Att...

Page 5: ...Contents 4 NanoCompressor Manual Refer All Servicing To Alesis 28 Obtaining Repair Service 28 Customers in the USA and Canada 28 Customers outside the USA and Canada 28 Specifications 29...

Page 6: ...ply Adapter Alesis P3 Mounting Screw and Rubber Feet Alesis warranty card It is important to register your purchase if you have not already filled out your warranty card and mailed it back to Alesis p...

Page 7: ...ect that is applied to an entire signal Unlike reverb or delay where a new sound is created and added to the original sound the compressor should have the complete signal going through it This is why...

Page 8: ...ression above threshold or soft knee gradual transition to compression Peak RMS Switch This controls whether the compression will be Peak or RMS average style When set to RMS the Attack and Release co...

Page 9: ...the direct signal to pass through the NanoCompressor unchanged This is done by pressing the BYPASS COMP switch so that it is set for COMP pushed out Note that the OUTPUT knob does not function when t...

Page 10: ...replaced if they ve been hit by an extremely strong spike Line filters These generally combine spike surge protection with filters that remove some line noise dimmer hash transients from other applian...

Page 11: ...stereo buss outputs of a mixer to a mix down tape machine or amplifier These applications are outlined and illustrated in detail on the following pages Connecting Directly to an Instrument When conne...

Page 12: ...ted to the channel s Insert jack the signal passes through with no effect Usually insert connections require a special stereo splitting Y cord to be connected one stereo plug provides both send and re...

Page 13: ...er Insert You can also connect the NanoCompressor or multiple NanoCompressors to the individual channel insert s Note Be careful not to use too much compression when mixing live sound the speakers may...

Page 14: ...C wiring in some instances make sure that the audio wires don t run parallel to any AC wire they should only cross at right angles if possible TO ELIMINATE HUM IF THE ABOVE HAS FAILED A Disconnect the...

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Page 16: ...signal crosses the Threshold the NanoCompressor will begin compressing at a ratio set by the RATIO control In the diagram above Figure a shows the input signal to the NanoCompressor In this example t...

Page 17: ...s of the stick attack Release The RELEASE knob controls the amount of time the compressor takes to stop compressing after the signal crosses under the threshold The range of this control is 50ms to 3...

Page 18: ...compression or limiting on a signal When the compression gradually fades in it doesn t sound as obtrusive as when it suddenly starts limiting the signal If you re looking for a brick wall limiter the...

Page 19: ...rranty Sidechain This is a 1 4 stereo Tip Ring Sleeve phone jack This jack is used in two cases when you want the compressor limiter to be keyed or controlled by an external signal instead of its own...

Page 20: ...xing console insert sends and line level instruments For mono applications use the LEFT input The nominal level is 10dBV 316 volts Output Left Right These are 1 4 unbalanced phone jacks which connect...

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Page 22: ...nd louder peaks will be kept under control Threshold set so that the loudest sections get around 6 of reduction usually around 3 o clock Ratio set for 6 1 Knee set for Soft Peak RMS set for RMS The Th...

Page 23: ...Bass doesn t jump around in the mix Also adding compression to bass tracks or almost anything else can make it punchier generally a good thing in rock tunes Try the settings below on a rock bass trac...

Page 24: ...moving the microphone but often a de esser is required The NanoCompressor allows you to perform de essing on a track by using a sidechain By placing an equalizer in the sidechain you can set the NanoC...

Page 25: ...n return the ring connection isn t used in this example In the example below the sound of a radio announcer s voice will automatically turn the music down when he speaks and it will slowly fade back i...

Page 26: ...ut LEDs are lit Too much compression Turn the Ratio down or the Threshold up Sound is excessively noisy Green Input LED barely lit Input level is too low Turn up the level going to the input No audio...

Page 27: ...nd COD shipments will not be accepted For prompt service indicate the RO number on the shipping label Units without an RO will not be accepted If you do not have the original packing ship the NanoComp...

Page 28: ...Troubleshooting NanoCompressor Manual 27...

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Page 30: ...sion Specs Threshold of Limiting 40dBv to 8dBV Peak Mode Attack Time 0 1ms to 200ms Peak Mode Release Time 50ms to 3 sec RMS Attack Release Times Program Dependent Compression Ratio 1 1 to 1 selectabl...

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