2
3
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Channel One descriptions are identical to Channel Two
ACTIVE SWITCH: Engages and disengages the compression.
OUTPUT LEVEL: Varies the overall signal level from the RP282.
THRESHOLD: Sets the level at which the incoming signal must overcome in order
for the RP282 to begin compressing.
RATIO: Adjusts the signal to compression ratio. This sets the amount of increase
in input signal required to raise the output signal 1 dB.
ATTACK: Varies the amount of time taken for the RP282 to begin compressing
after the Threshold level has been reached.
RELEASE: Varies the amount of time taken for the RP282 to return to normal gain
once the signal has dropped below the Threshold level.
METER SWITCH: Switched the signal metering from indicating the output jack
level, to indicating the amount of gain reduction.
VU METER: Indicates either the output signal level, or the amount of gain reduc-
tion, depending on the position of the Meter Switch.
NOTE: THE INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL MAY ALSO BE INDICATED BY PRESSING
OUT THE ACTIVE SWITCH AND BYPASSING THE COMPRESSOR CIRCUITS.
POWER SWITCH: Turns the RP282 main power on and off.
CAUTION
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
NOT REMOVE BACK. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISQUE DE CHOC - NE PAS ENLEVER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
120 VAC
50/60 Hz 15 VA
MADE IN U.S.A.
MODEL RP583
SERIAL NUMBER
583-
OUTPUT
C H A N N E L T W O
SIDE CHAIN
INPUT
OUTPUT
C H A N N E L O N E
SIDE CHAIN
INPUT
BAL
UNBAL
INPUT
OUTPUT
UNBAL
BAL
BAL
UNBAL
INPUT
OUTPUT
UNBAL
BAL
20
10
5
3
0
3
6
@ *
+4 REF
OUTPUT
GAIN
REDUCTION
Channel
One
Channel
Two
ACTIVE
OUTPUT LEVEL
THRESHOLD
RATIO
ATTACK
RELEASE
METER
ACTIVE
-
OO 0
-25 dB +10
.5 ms 100
100 ms 500
-25 dB +10
.5 ms 100
100 ms 500
METER
CHANNEL ONE
CHANNEL TWO
Dual Tube Compressor/Limiter
RP282a
2:1 OO :1
2:1 OO :1
-
OO 0
4:1 5:1
4:1 5:1
STEREO
LINK
20
10
5
3
0
3
6
@ *
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Channel One descriptions are identical to Channel Two.
OUTPUTS: XLR balanced and 1/4” unbalanced connectors for connecting the
RP282 to a mixer or other line level input.
SIDE CHAIN INPUT: 1/4” unbalanced jack for receiving incoming signals to
directly access the detector circuit of the compressor.
SIDE CHAIN OUTPUT: 1/4’ unbalanced jack for sending out the signal from the
RP282. This jack may also be used as a pre-Output Level output. IMPORTANT:
The Side Chain Inputs and Outputs are not effects loops, they break the
signal path of the RP282 control circuitry.
INPUTS: XLR balanced and 1/4” unbalanced connectors for connecting line level
signals to the RP282.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response:
10 Hz - 40 kHz
Input Impedance:
10K
9
balanced
1M
9
unbalanced
THD + Nosie:
0.1% typical
S/N Ratio:
103 dB
Max Gain:
40 dB (Threshold @ -40 dB)
Indicators:
(2) Active LEDs, (2) analog VU meters
Input/Output jacks:
XLR balanced and 1/4” unbalanced
Dimensions:
3.5” x 6” x 19” (89 x 162 x 482 mm)
Power:
120 VAC, (230 VAC) 15 VA
Approval:
CSA NRTL (Pending)
