Alesis NanoCompressor, Reference Manual

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Your First Session with the NanoCompressor
NanoCompressor Manual 3
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ONTENTS
Your First Session with the NanoCompressor .........................7
Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................... 7
Basic Connections ...................................................................................................................... 7
Setting Levels ............................................................................................................................. 8
What’s on the Front Panel? ...................................................................................................... 8
Auditioning The Compressor .................................................................................................. 10
Bypassing Compression ........................................................................................................... 10
Placement and Installation ....................................................................................................... 10
Rack Mounting.................................................................................................................... 10
Connections ..........................................................................11
AC Power Hookup .................................................................................................................... 11
Line Conditioners and Protectors ............................................................................. 11
Audio Connections.................................................................................................................... 11
Typical Applications................................................................................................... 12
Connecting Directly 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
Attack ............................................................................................................................ 18
Release .......................................................................................................................... 18
Pumping and Breathing............................................................................... 18
Output........................................................................................................................... 18
Hard/Soft ..................................................................................................................... 19
Peak/RMS .................................................................................................................... 19
Input/Output............................................................................................................... 19
Bypass/Comp.............................................................................................................. 19
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................... 20
Power ............................................................................................................................ 20
Sidechain....................................................................................................................... 20
Input (Left/Mono & Right)........................................................................................ 20
Output (Left & Right) ................................................................................................. 20
Applications .........................................................................21
Instrument Settings ................................................................................................................... 21
Vocal Limiting ............................................................................................................. 21
Vocal Compression and Spoken Word .................................................................... 21
Drums ........................................................................................................................... 21
Bass................................................................................................................................ 22
Electric Guitar .............................................................................................................. 22
Sidechain Applications ............................................................................................................. 22
De-Essing...................................................................................................................... 22
Ducking......................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................................27
Trouble-Shooting Index............................................................................................................ 27
Maintenance/Service ................................................................................................................ 28
Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 28