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The most common use for side-chain is an equalizer. So, all you’re doing is plugging
the output of your EQ into the side-chain input. Imagine a very bass-heavy mix.
Without plugging an EQ into the side-chain, you’re sending all that bass energy
straight out of the compressor. That’s fine if that’s your goal. However, if you’d like to
EQ certain frequencies of the bass before it leaves the compressor, you can do that
with an EQ plugged into the side-chain input.
This is just one basic example of using your side-chain input; there are a number of
other applications as well. We recommend that you research the web to learn more.
10. ENGAGE TRANSFORMERS
When this switch is engaged, the make-up gain stage of the BUS-COMP converts
from a non-discrete IC based output stage to a pair of fully discrete opamps driving
2 USA made CineMag transformers. Inserting this discrete transformer stage into the
signal path will change the sonics and tone of the signal you are passing through it.
Some might describe the engagement of the CineMag transformer stage as adding
depth, tone or vibe to the signal. We strongly encourage you to listen to your record-
ings with and without this switch engaged to determine which setting sounds best
to you!
11. POWER ON/OFF
115
RoHS
GRD
FUSE 1A
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOLE - NE PAS OUVRIE
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REMOVAL OF COVER WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES.
REFER SERVICE TO A QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
RIGHT OUTPUT
SIDE - CHAIN INPUT
AC POWER
115/230V - AC 50/60Hz
LEFT OUTPUT
RIGHT INPUT
LEFT INPUT
2 CHANNEL VCA
BUS COMPRESSOR
BUS-COMP
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12. IEC POWER RECEPTACLE
IEC power cable is included.
13. VOLTAGE INDICATOR
Double check to be certain that the correct voltage is displayed for your
geographic location.
14. GRD
(Ground) and
FUSE
(1A)
Indicator
15. SIDE - CHAIN INPUT
See Number 9 (External Side-Chain)
16 - 19. INPUTS/OUTPUTS
(Left & Right - XLR or 1/4”)
20. O.C.D.
(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Our technical manual designer has O.C.D. and needed to have an even number
of things to point to. So...he added number 20 to remind you that we use world-class,
CineMag transformers made in the USA. And now, our designer can sleep at night.
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