IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-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 third prong is provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided 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 particular-
ly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus. If the power cord becomes frayed, stop using
immediately.
11.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
12.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid in-
jury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re
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quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been ex-
posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and
no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
16. Note that this apparatus is not completely disconnected from the
AC mains service when the power switch is in the OFF position.
17. The mains plug or power inlet on the product is used as the discon-
nect device, so the disconnected device shall remain readily opera-
ble when reconnected.
18.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manu
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al could void your authority to operate this apparatus.
IMPORTANT !
Be sure to use a three prong AC cable that properly fits the power
source. Please use the correct fuse designated on the rear panel be-
fore plugging in the power cord. Improper selection can result in dam
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age to the unit that will not be covered under the warranty.
The lightning flash with an arrow
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head symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsu-
lated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The Black Lion Audio Bluey complies with all applicable / RoHS/
WEEE European Union directives.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as it will void your warran
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ty. Please check your unit carefully upon receipt and return to place
of purchase immediately if there are any problems with the product.
After that, the standard Black Lion Audio 3 YEAR warranty will apply
to defects in materials and workmanship.
INTERNATIONAL
For service or warranty assistance, please contact the Black Lion Au-
dio distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you pur-
chased this product.
LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY
Black Lion Audio’s Bluey is warranted by Black Lion Audio to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of THREE
(3) YEARS to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the
product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with
a new one if delivered to Black Lion Audio prepaid, together with a copy
of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes
problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use
the product in accordance with the specifications.
All parts and labor are covered under this Limited Warranty. However,
if it is determined by Black Lion Audio that the device was damaged or
made defective through abuse, we reserve the right to charge the cus-
tomer for the cost of the repair.
Black Lion Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconve-
nience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or
commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequen-
tial or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights, which will vary from state to state.
This warranty is not transferable.
QUICK START GUIDE
On your sound system, mute your monitors and then using
balanced
XLR cables
, connect your Bluey to your mixing bus or patch bay. If you
are using two Blueys in parallel (or stereo), connect the RCA’s between
the two units. Set all controls to full counter-clockwise position, and all
pushbuttons deselected or in the off position. Set the COMP ON button
to the off position, bypassing the unit, and apply power.
Unmute the monitors, and verify that signal is passing to and from the
unit. Set the INPUT, OUTPUT, ATTACK and RELEASE controls to about
12 o’clock, set COMP MIX to full clockwise, select RATIO 4, and press the
ON pushbutton. Increase the INPUT until the meter is deflecting a few
dB. Again, verify signal is passing through the unit.
Your Bluey is now ready for use!
1.
Power Button
: This turns the unit on and off.
2.
Input:
Sets the threshold and controls the level at which the com
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pressor starts compressing
3. Output:
Applies makeup gain to compressed signal to compensate
for signal lost during compression
4.
Attack:
Controls the amount of time it takes for the unit to react to
an incoming signal
5.
Release:
Controls the speed at which the compressor releases the
compressed signal
6.
Comp Mix:
Allows the user to blend the dry uncompressed signal
with the wet compressed signal to allow more natural sounding
compression
7.
Ratio:
Controls the amount of compression applied (Yes, it does all-
buttons-in-mode)
8.
Meter Mode:
Selector switches GR meters the amount of gain re
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duction applied (+4 meters output level at 0 with +4dB output; +8
meters output level at 0 with +8dB output)
9.
Power IEC Input:
Power input jack
10.
Voltage Selector:
Set to correct voltage in country used in
11.
XLR Output
: Balanced line-level output
12.
RCA Stereo Link:
Use standard 2-conductor RCA cable for stereo
linking
13. XLR Input
: Balanced line-level input.
Note: For proper performance, balanced XLR must be used for all in
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puts and outputs.
SPECIFICATIONS
Attack
Continuously variable 20uS to 800uS
Release
Continuously variable 50mS to 1200mS
Ratio
Pushbutton selected 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and any
combination
Voltage
115VAC, 230VAC rear panel switchable
AC Mains Input
IEC320-C14 standard plug
Fuse
50Hz uses F2AL both are 20mmx5mm
Dimensions
Width 438mm (19”)
Height 88mm (2U)
Depth 250mm
Weight
8kg
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