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OPTICAL COMPRESSOR

Summary of Contents for C-com opti

Page 1: ...SAMSON 4 0 3 2 1 5 7 10 20 VU C C l a s s S i g n a l P r o c e s s o r s A U D I O OPTICAL COMPRESSOR...

Page 2: ...ture 6 Clean only with a damp cloth 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators he...

Page 3: ...ups 10 Dynamics Processing 101 11 Applications 12 C com opti Connections 13 Stacking and Installing the Tilting Feet 14 Installing the Optional CRK1 Dual Rack adapter 15 Specifications 16 C com opti...

Page 4: ...included tilting feet The C com opti is also a half single rack space unit and can be rack mounted using the Samson CRK1 Most importantly by providing transparent gain control and superb audio fideli...

Page 5: ...that are sometimes lost as a result of heavy gain reduction STEREO LINK INPUT 1 4 inch phone connector for using two C com opti s for processing stereo sig nals High quality variable resistors provide...

Page 6: ...out position the METER shows GAIN REDUCTION 5 VU METER Back lit analog VU meter which depending on the METER switch displays the amount of Gain Reduction or Output Level SAMSON 4 0 3 2 1 5 7 10 20 VU...

Page 7: ...nd return insert point which is typically found on input and output channels of mid to larger mixers For detailed wiring diagrams see page 13 of this manual Follow the next few steps described in the...

Page 8: ...to match the level Once you have set a good gain structure you can begin to compress your signal Press the BYPASS switch to the IN position so that the green LED is on Adjust the Ratio to 3 1 the ATTA...

Page 9: ...com opti s can be used in together using the rear panel STEREO LINK connector The STEREO LINK connector is a 1 4 inch phone jack that provides external access to the C com opti compression detection c...

Page 10: ...nsert points using a standard 1 4 inch insert Y cable See page 13 for a detailed wiring diagram LIVE SOUND SYSTEM WITH STEREO COMPRESSION In this example two C com opti s are connected in line between...

Page 11: ...of a sound than just controlling gain To understand how a compressor works it is necessary to become familiar with the basic parameters which include threshold ratio attack time and release time Thres...

Page 12: ...ssary You can use the same basic set up on snare and toms as well Getting a Track to Sit in the Mix By using a heavy amount of compression you can get the effect of the vocal suspending in the mix Whi...

Page 13: ...output patch points that interrupt the channel or bus signal so that external processors can be connected Channel insert points are ideal for connecting to when using the C com opti to process a sing...

Page 14: ...m right front bumper Identify the right tilting foot by the locating R marking on the inside top Position the angled foot under the right bumper as shown in the drawing Use the included 4 x 10mm screw...

Page 15: ...to the rack as shown below 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to mount the second C Class unit if desired 4 Once the units are mounted on the C Rack the assembly can be placed into a rack and secured via the rack...

Page 16: ...ancer circuit In Out Meters LED s VU Meter Back lit analog VU meter displays either OUTPUT level or GAIN REDUCTION Stereo Link Linking both channels for stereo operation Audio Input Connectors 1 4 TRS...

Page 17: ...17 C com opti Block Diagram...

Page 18: ...18 Notes...

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Page 20: ...Samson Technologies Corp 575 Underhill Blvd P O Box 9031 Syosset NY 11791 9031 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 www samsontech com...

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