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Pendulum OCL-2 Operating Manual

http://www.pendulumaudio.com/OCL2manual.html

8 z 9

Input Sensitivity

+4dBu

Input Impedance

:10k

Freq. Response

:-1.0dB 8Hz and 145kHz with 10K output load

-1.0dB 20Hz and 115kHz with 600 output load

Noise

: less than -78dB below +4dBu output level

with Output control at 0dB 
less than -75dB below +4dBu output level
with Output control at +20dB

Distortion

: less than 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz to 10kHz, 

measured with +4 dBu input, +10dBu output, 600 load

Output

:+35dBu into 10k load

+24dBu into 600 load

Max. Gain Reduction

:27dB 

Threshold

: off to -20dB

Ratio

:1.5:1 to 15:1

Output

:off to +20dB

 

Modes

: fast (peak-averaged), preset or manual operation

Presets

: 1ms/0.1s, 1ms/0.3s, 2ms/1.0s, 4ms/2s, 

2ms/1 to 4s and 1ms/0.5 to 20s (program dependent)

Manual

:attack time varaible from 1.0ms to 40ms 

release time varaible from 0.1s to

 

2s

Meter

: selection of input level, gain reduction, or output level

input and output levels are referenced to +4dBu = 0VU

 

In/Bypass

:hard bypass of input signal to output connector

 

Link/Split

:links channel 1 and channel 2 for stereo operation

Polarity

:input and output XLR connectors are pin 2 hot

Vacuum Tubes

: (2) 6072A, (2) 6922

Power

: 120Vac, 30W (240Vac optional)

Power Supplies

:+300Vdc, +12.6Vdc and ±15Vdc, fully regulated 

with soft-start warm-up and output muting

Dimensions

:2U enclosure, 19" x 3.5" x 12.5" (48.2 x 8.8 x 31.8 cm)

Weight

:14lbs (6.4kg)

 

Limited Warranty

Pendulum Audio, Inc. warrants to the first purchaser of a new Pendulum OCL-2
Vacuum Tube Compressor/Limiter that the unit is free of manufacturing defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase. Pendulum Audio, Inc.'s sole obligation under this warranty shall be to
provide, without charge, parts and labor necessary to remedy defects, if any,
which appear within one (1) year from the date of purchase. All warranties
expressed or implied made by Pendulum Audio, Inc., including warranties of
merchantability and fitness, are limited to the period of this warranty. Pendulum
Audio, Inc. is not responsible for indirect, incidental or consequential damages
arising from the use or failure of this product, including injury to persons or
property.

This warranty does not cover damage due to: misuse, abuse, modification,
accident or negligence. The warranty does not apply if the unit is repaired or
altered by persons unauthorized by Pendulum Audio, Inc. in such a manner as to
injure, in Pendulum's sole judgment, the performance, stability or reliability of the
unit. The warranty does not apply if the unit is connected, installed or used

otherwise than in accordance with the instructions furnished by Pendulum
Audio, Inc. There is no warranty on vacuum tubes.

If the equipment requires warranty repair, return authorization must be obtained

Summary of Contents for OCL-2

Page 1: ...tenuation network in front of an all tube class A gain stage Since the signal path is entirely transformerless we ve eliminated the coloration inherent in traditional transformer coupled tube designs...

Page 2: ...ower amplifiers or other vacuum tube products If possible leave open at least one rack space above the unit and use a rack spacer with a ventilation grille Never operate the OCL 2 inside a road case w...

Page 3: ...ssing you re doing Hookup Please refer to the rear panel layout see the Condensed Operating Instructions for the location of the inputs outputs and ac power Make all connections to the OCL 2 before ap...

Page 4: ...hannels are linked All toggle and rotary switch contacts are gold plated for high reliability All panel rotary controls are long life conductive plastic potentiometers Threshold Off to 20dB The THRESH...

Page 5: ...rums trust your ears to be the ultimate judge Zero A screwdriver adjustable trim control located below the METER switch is used for zeroing the meter when it is set to read GAIN REDUCTION Use a small...

Page 6: ...are coupled for stereo operation The threshold and dynamics processing fast preset and manual modes are controlled entirely by Channel 1 The ratio and output controls for the two channels should be s...

Page 7: ...the tubes yourself please have it done by qualified service personnel Replacement tubes are available directly from us 1 Unplug the OCL 2 and wait at least 30 minutes for the high voltage in the unit...

Page 8: ...muting Dimensions 2U enclosure 19 x 3 5 x 12 5 48 2 x 8 8 x 31 8 cm Weight 14lbs 6 4kg Limited Warranty Pendulum Audio Inc warrants to the first purchaser of a new Pendulum OCL 2 Vacuum Tube Compress...

Page 9: ...ne number and a description of the reason for return The owner pays two way shipping we recommend UPS and we suggest that the shipment be insured for its full value This limited warranty is in lieu of...

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