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MINICOM COM800

DEUTSCH

COM800

MINICOM

Ultra-Compact Stereo Modeling Compressor with 16 Presets

Ultra-compact 9.5" stereo modeling compressor for studio and stage

applications

16 awesome preset models for the most typical compression applications

(vocal, drums, guitar, keyboard, etc.)

Dedicated Compressor Modeling control with LEDs indicating the selected

dynamics program

Integrated Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression

IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry

combines the advantages of hard and soft knee characteristics

Accurate 6-digit LED Input/Output meter, plus 6-digit LED Gain Reduction

meter for precise level indication

Operating levels can be selected using the I/O Level switch

High-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches for long-term reliability

Ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCAs offer

outstanding sound performance

All Mini Series models can be stacked on top of each other to create an ultra-

compact signal processor solution

High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long

life

Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for Minicom COM800

Page 1: ...User s manual Version 1 0 October 2005 DEUTSCH MINICOM COM800 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...ounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs...

Page 3: ...rcuitry combines the advantages of hard and soft knee characteristics s Accurate 6 digit LED Input Output meter plus 6 digit LED Gain Reduction meter for precise level indication s Operating levels can be selected using the I O Level switch s High quality potentiometers and illuminated switches for long term reliability s Ultra low noise audio operational amplifiers and state of the art VCA s offe...

Page 4: ... most important member of the BEHRINGER family With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by bu...

Page 5: ...e MINICOM COM800 is a preset compressor that allows you to raise both the loudness and punch of your audio material quickly and effectively Since a lot of experience is required to be able to adjust the parameters of a compressor the COM800 comes with 16 user friendly presets for the most common applications to make things easier These presets are based on tried and tested compressor settings and ...

Page 6: ...s installed and operated only by people qualified to do so During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit 1 1 3 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read...

Page 7: ...ved by compression Use the METER button to choose whether the LED display shows the INPUT or OUTPUT signals Always monitor the output level when raising it with the OUTPUT LEVEL control The IN OUT button enables disables the signal processing circuitry of the COM800 The COM800 works only when this button is lit If it does not show the input signal is routed directly to the output without any proce...

Page 8: ...ur COM800 The two OUTPUT connectors are on 1 4 jacks and provide an unbalanced left right signal When you select a mono preset both jacks will provide the same mono signal The I O LEVEL switch determines the level used by the signal processing circuitry of the COM800 10 dBV home recording level or 4 dBu studio level Make sure to set the correct reference level that matches the operating level used...

Page 9: ...ls e g guitar drums etc or stereo mix signals e g keyboard main mix sub groups To give you a better overview the presets are grouped in six categories based on typical applications DWHJRU SSOLFDWLRQ 6LJQDO W SH Vocals presets 1 3 Optimized settings for vocal parts with lots of punch and presence using different degrees of compression Individual signals Drums percussion presets 4 5 Special presets ...

Page 10: ... that they don t get drowned out in the mix Mono 8 E GUITAR Produces the hard edge sound of distorted electric guitars with constant presence Mono 9 GRAND PIANO Limits the enormous dynamics of the piano for a more consistent sound which better integrates into the mix and has more punch Stereo 10 FAT SYNTH Fat sound for aggressive forefront synth sounds Stereo 11 KEYB PAD Reduces the dynamic range ...

Page 11: ...10 dBV are used in a consumer environment 4 dBu in professional recording studios Many semi professional audio cards and studio devices can be set accordingly by means of a hardware software switch Mixing consoles usually work with the professional 4 dBu level while guitars basses keyboards and consumer equipment CD MD DAT players recorders use 10 dBV If you are not sure which level to use please ...

Page 12: ...ssarily benefit your music production Therefore the results should always be evaluated critically and played to the unbiased ears of other people 4 2 1 Using the MINICOM as a traditional compressor If you have a mixing console you can connect the MINICOM to the insert path of the single channels whose signal you wish to compress To process an entire group of instruments you could also use a sub gr...

Page 13: ...essor 4 3 1 Using the MINICOM as a maximizer If you have a mixing console you can connect the MINICOM to the insert paths of the main mix bus or a sub group insert In the latter configuration you have to route your mix to the corresponding sub group see chapter 5 1 1 If your work is completely computer based or if your mixing console has no inserts on the main mix bus you can also connect the MINI...

Page 14: ...ese Y cables have two 1 4 TS connectors at one end and one 1 4 TRS connector at the other Connect the plug marked Send to the INPUT L jack of the COM800 Connect the Return plug to the corresponding OUTPUT L jack of the device Connect the TRS connector to the insert jack of the channel strip on the mixing console For sub group stereo compression use two insert cables and select a suitable preset Th...

Page 15: ...wing illustration shows the corresponding wiring scheme Fig 5 3 Wiring example the MINICOM as a main mix compressor connected in series Use standard cables with two 1 4 connectors sometimes also referred to as patch cords or instrument cables Fig 5 4 Unbalanced cable with 1 4 TS connectors If your equipment has balanced outputs you can also use balanced cables to connect the inputs of the COM800 B...

Page 16: ... 5 dB Dynamic range 95 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD 0 12 typ 0 dBu Signal crosstalk 75 dB 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio 97 dB 4 dBu A weighted POWER SUPPLY Mains connection external mains adaptor 9 V 750 mA Mains voltages USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz China 220 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption approx 6 W DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D approx 1 8 ...

Page 17: ...s Ultra flexible Preamp Modeling allows you to quickly optimize your recordings MINIMON MON800 Ultra compact 9 5 monitor matrix mixer for studio and stage applications s Dedicated input section with 4 selectable and mixable stereo inputs s Accurate 6 digit LED main stereo output meters for precise level indication MINIBEAT BEAT800 Ultra compact 9 5 dual beat counter phono preamp for studio and sta...

Page 18: ...prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subs...

Page 19: ...RINGER 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice The in...

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