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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION

GETTING STARTED

DC THRESHOLD SETTINGS

TIME CONSTANT SETTINGS

APPLICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

SIGNAL FLOW

TROUBLE SHOOTING

REGISTRATION

WARRANTY STATEMENT

RECALL SHEETS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Thank you for choosing the HERCHILD Model 660.  Heritage Audio is dedicated to bringing you ´the sound of yesterday 

for tomorrow´.  We specialize in capturing that unique, enticing sound that everybody has fallen in love with.  For years 

engineers, producers and musicians have been yearning for that classic vibe.  Usually the only option is to search for 

old, used original equipment that is almost always in a questionable state of operation.  This brings with it a whole lot of 

other issues, making the experience less than desirable.  Not to mention the very high prices asked for this equipment, 

which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority.  Now it´s possible to obtain that same sound with a 

brand new piece that will give you all the problem-free, heavy-duty use you´ll need for years of music making history.

Peter Rodriguez 

CEO

Heritage Audio - Madrid, Spain 

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© 2022 Heritage Audio S.L. is the sole owner of the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or 
reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission. 

Heritage Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to 
be accurate at the time of publication. However, no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies, errors or omissions nor any liability assumed for any 
loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it. 

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Summary of Contents for Herchild 660

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL April 2022 Rev 1 0 SINGLE CHANNEL TUBE COMPRESSOR AMERICAN HERITAGE MODEL 660...

Page 2: ...s asked for this equipment which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority Now it s possible to obtain that same sound with a brand new piece that will give you all the problem free hea...

Page 3: ...unt that remain today There are even fewer that are totally usable as years have gone by since it s late 1950 s introduction so many units aren t exactly as they once were Maintenance is obligatory on...

Page 4: ...SHOLD The threshold knob determines when the compression begins It s used to decide when and how much gain reduction takes place When in the fully counter clockwise position the HERCHILD Model 660 wil...

Page 5: ...onnector 3 VALVES 11 User changeable valves with easy access 4 POWER INPUT IEC standard power input connector 5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Here you can select the correct voltage input according to the country...

Page 6: ...conds for individual peaks 10 Seconds for multiple peaks 5 Seconds 2 Seconds 8 Seconds 3 Seconds ATTACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIME CONSTANT SETTINGS MEDIUM KNEE PROGRESSIVE LOWER RATIO HARD KNEE HIGH RATIO LIMI...

Page 7: ...LICATIONS BASS RECORDING 7 MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER OUTPUT AUDIO INTERFACE LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE D I INPUT PREAMP TT...

Page 8: ...ency Response 40Hz to 15kHz 1db Self Noise Less than 82dBu Harmonic Distortion Less than 1 at any level up to 18dBu output no limiting Dimensions W x H x L 482mm x 134mm 3 Rack units x 200mm Weight 7...

Page 9: ...allowed the recommend 30 minutes for the unit to warm up The readings on the VU meter don t seem to correspond with what is actually happening Sounds like it s time for some calibrating The compressio...

Page 10: ...ase date The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear abuse shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages base...

Page 11: ...RECALL SHEETS 11 Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes...

Page 12: ...www heritageaudio com HERITAGE AUDIO C Alfonso G mez 38 3C 28037 Madrid Spain Tel 34 917 266 189 info heritageaudio com...

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