Table of Contents
About This Manual ...................................................................................... 1
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Quick Start ............................................................................................ 4
3.0 Overview .............................................................................................. 5
4.0 Compressor Controls ............................................................................ 6
4.1 Attack Time ................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Release Time .............................................................................................. 6
4.3 Ratio .......................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Input Level – Threshold .............................................................................. 6
4.5 Output Level – Make-up Gain ...................................................................... 6
5.0 Side-Chain and Routing Controls .......................................................... 7
5.1 De-esser (D-S) ........................................................................................... 7
5.2
THRUST
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........................................................................................................ 7
5.3 IN/out Switch ............................................................................................ 8
5.4 Bypass Switch ............................................................................................ 8
5.5 Stereo Link Switch ...................................................................................... 8
6.0 Level Indication .................................................................................... 9
6.1 Gain Reduction Meter & Peak Indicator ....................................................... 9
6.2 VU Meter .................................................................................................... 9
7.0 Tube Vent Window ................................................................................ 9
8.0 Power Switch & Rear Panel Connections ............................................ 10
8.1 Power Switch ........................................................................................... 10
8.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 10
8.2.1 Audio Connections ................................................................................................. 10
8.2.2 AC Power .............................................................................................................. 10
APPENDIX................................................................................................. 11
A1 Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 12
A2 Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 12
A3 Recall Chart ............................................................................................... 13
A4 User Accessible Maintenance ..................................................................... 14
A4.1 Tube Replacement .................................................................................................. 14
A4.2 VU Meter Level Jumper ............................................................................................ 14
A5 API Limited Warranty and Service Information .......................................... 15