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S•com Features
The Samson S com dynamics processor utilizes the latest technology in gain management design. Here are
some of its main features:
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Full featured, dual channel dynamics processor including Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, Spectra
and Variable Enhancer.
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SKD (Smart Knee Detector) switches from soft to hard knee based on the level of input signal.
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AEG (Automatic Envelope Generator) mode constantly adjusts the Compressor’s Attack and Release
times based on input signal. Manual adjustment of Attack and Release time is also facilitated.
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12 Segment LED Input/Output Meter, plus 12 Segment LED Gain Reduction Meter.
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External Keying with Key Listen Switch available on front panel.
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Adjustable Enhancer to restore high-end loss resulting from heavy gain reduction.
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Expander/Gate with variable Threshold control and switchable Fast and Slow Release time.
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Gate function can be switched from hard Off to Light Downward Expander.
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Gate Open and Closed LED's.
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Spectra circuit enabling mid-high frequency contour for removing sibilance.
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Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational amplifiers and high quality VCAs.
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Stereo Link Switch.
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Servo balanced inputs and outputs on XLR and 1/4” connectors.
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Switchable +4 and –10 operating levels.
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High quality 41 position detent pots and backlit switches.
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The stylish bead blasted electric blue anodized front-panel is as easy to read as it is to look at.
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Three-year extended warranty.
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE
GAIN REDUCTION dB
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
30
24 21
27
18 15
9
6
12
4
2
1
-30
-18 -12
-24
-6
-3
+3
+6
0
+9 +12 +18
FAST
SLOW
RELEASE
SPECTRA
KEY
AUTO
I/O METER
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE
CH 2
GAIN REDUCTION dB
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
30
24 21
27
18 15
9
6
12
4
2
1
-30
-18 -12
-24
-6
-3
+3
+6
0
+9 +12 +18
Sec
FAST
SLOW
RELEASE
GATE
SPECTRA
KEY
AUTO
I/O METER
IN/OUT 1
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 2
POWER
dB
OFF +10
0
50
20
6
2
1
-10
+20
-20
+10
0
mSec
.3
300
200
15
50
.05
5
3
.15
1
OFF
10
7
3
5
10
-30
+20
-40
+10
-10
THRESHOLD
TRIGGER
RATIO
ATTACK
RELEASE
OUTPUT
ENHANCER
GATE
KEY
LISTEN
dB
dB
4:1
Sec
dB
dB
OFF +10
0
50
20
6
2
1
-10
+20
-20
+10
0
mSec
.3
300
200
15
50
.05
5
3
.15
1
OFF
10
7
3
5
10
-30
+20
-40
+10
-10
THRESHOLD
TRIGGER
RATIO
ATTACK
RELEASE
OUTPUT
ENHANCER
GATE
KEY
LISTEN
dB
dB
4:1
Sec
dB
CH 2
CH 1
STEREO
COMPRESSOR
ENGLISH
Auto Envelope
GENERATOR
S m a r t K n e e
D E T E C T O R
E n h a n c e d
F r e q u e n c y
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