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PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
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COM PLUS
STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
SERIES
CATEGORY
S•CLASS
SIGNAL PROCESSING
EXPANDER/GATE
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
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
DE-ESSER LEVEL dB
-3
-6
0
-9 -12
LIMIT
CH 1
RELEASE
AUTO
I/O METER
IN/OUT
dB
OFF +10
0
50
20
TRIGGER
GATE
10
-30
+20
-40
+10
-10
THRESHOLD
dB
ENHANCER
6
2
1
RATIO
dB
4:1
KEY
ATTACK
mSec
.3
300
200
15
50
.05
5
3
.15
1
RELEASE
Sec
-10
+20
-20
+10
0
OUTPUT
dB
0
10
7
3
LEVEL
dB
5
0
OFF
16
+5
LIMITER
dB
+12
IN/OUT 1
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 2
EXPANDER/GATE
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
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
DE-ESSER LEVEL dB
-3
-6
0
-9 -12
LIMIT
CH 2
RELEASE
AUTO
I/O METER
IN/OUT
dB
OFF +10
0
50
20
TRIGGER
GATE
10
-30
+20
-40
+10
-10
THRESHOLD
dB
ENHANCER
6
2
1
RATIO
dB
4:1
KEY
ATTACK
mSec
.3
300
200
15
50
.05
5
3
.15
1
RELEASE
Sec
-10
+20
-20
+10
0
OUTPUT
dB
0
10
7
3
LEVEL
dB
5
0
OFF
16
+5
LIMITER
dB
+12
POWER
STEREO
COMPRESSOR
LIMITER
DE-ESSER
DE-ESSER
BALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
KEY
CHANNEL 2
LEVEL
+4
-10
BALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
KEY
CHANNEL 1
LEVEL
+4
-10
STEREO
COMPRESSOR
LIMITER
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Samson S•Com plus is a one rack space, dual
channel dynamics processor optimized for recording,
live sound reinforcement systems, DJ set-ups and
commercial installations. The S•Com plus is a complete
dynamics processing solution offering two channels
of full function Compressor, Expander/Gate, Limiter
and De-Esser. S•Com plus’ convenient meters provide
instant status of important gain management settings.
FEATURES
>
Full featured, dual channel dynamics processor
including Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, De-
Esser and Peak Limiter.
>
SKD (Smart Knee Detector) switches from soft to
hard knee based on the level of input signal.
>
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.
>
12 Segment LED Input/Output Meter, plus 12
Segment LED Gain Reduction Meter.
>
External Keying with Key Switch available on front panel.
>
Adjustable De-Esser with independent LED meter for
reducing sibilance from recorded tracks.
>
Expander/Gate with variable Trigger control and
switchable Fast and Slow Release time.
>
Gate function can be switched from hard off to light
Downward Expander.
>
Gate Open and Closed LED's.
>
Peak Limiter with independent threshold control and Limit LED.
>
Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational
amplifiers and high quality VCAs.
>
Stereo Link Switch.
>
Servo balanced inputs and outputs on XLR and 1/4” connectors.
>
Swit4 and –10 operating levels.
>
High quality, 41 position detent pots and backlit switches.
>
Three-year extended warranty.
ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
The S•Com plus shall be a 2 channel compressor/limiter. It
shall have XLR and 1/4 inch inputs and outputs with a +4 /
-10 operation output level switch. Each channel shall have
a 1/4 inch key input and 1/4 inch key output. A Key enable
switch will also be available on the front panel. Each channel
shall have an expander/gate with a switchable Release time,
variable Trigger control, and gate open/close indicator.
The compressor controls shall be Threshold, Ratio, Attack,
Release, and Output level. An Auto switch will be available
for automatic automatic attack and release time settings on
the
compressor. An independant limiter circuit and variable
continues»
©2006 Samson v1.0 5/06
