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respond less to the bass, allowing it to do its job of controlling the vocals.
On the other hand, you might want to have a vocal or a drum beat
deliberately “duck” the rest of the mix for special effect. Tune the
Note that none of this external equalization is audible as such.
external
equalizer to the frequencies of the instrument you want to emphasize, then
adjust the 'COMPRESS' control so that the compressor only operates
when those frequencies are present.
5) The Stereo Width doesn't work
!
Is the 'ON' switch in (LED on)?
!
Is only one input connected?
!
Is the programme material mono?
6) Too much noise
!
Is the 'Input Gain' control too high (eg: the input signal is too small)?
!
Is the noise already present in the input signal? (Try removing the
input).
!
Is the 'Make Up Gain' control too high (eg: when lots of compression is
being used)?
!
Try using the GR Hold function to compensate for compressor-
accentuated noise.
7) Sounds distorted
!
Is the 'Input Gain' control too high?
!
When using the compressor, is the Release control set too low?
!
Is the GR Hold on with the control set too low?
1) No Power (no lights work)
!
Is the power supply plugged in (both ends)?
!
Is the mains power on?
!
Has a mains fuse blown?
2) The Inputs don't work
!
Is the source connected to the jack inputs on the back of the unit?
!
Is the 'Input Gain' control turned up?
3) The compressor doesn't work
!
Is the 'Comp' switch in (LED on)?
!
Is the 'Compress' control turned up enough?
!
Is there enough signal, as set by the 'Input Gain' control, to drive the
compressor?
!
Is the 'Slope' control turned up enough?
4) Too little or too much compression
!
Turn the 'Input Gain' control up or down respectively, to adjust the
signal level to the compressor.
!
Turn the 'Slope control up or down respectively.
Troubleshooting
Technical Specification
Input impedance
Line: 20kohm
Pre-amp overall gain
-6dB to +15dB
Compression ratio
1:1 to 10:1
Compressor attack time
1 msec to 100 msec
(adaptive)
Compressor release time
0.1 sec to 3 sec (adaptive)
GR Meter
8 segment bargraph
VU Meter
8 segment bargraph
Nominal output levels
+4dBu/-10dBv
Output impedance
75ohm
Output Level switch
12dB attenuation
Power supply
12V ac mains adaptor
Power consumption
12W
Mechanical
220W x 44H x 180D (overall)
Weight
1 kilo
Common mode rejection
70dB
Equivalent input noise
-95dBu (unweighted)
Distortion
0.001% (below Compressor
threshold)
Frequency response
10Hz to 70kHz (-3dB)
Maximum input before clipping
+19.5dBu
Headroom before clipping
+19.5dBu
Compression threshold
-6dBu to +22dBu (variable)
(variable)
GR Hold threshold
-10dBu to -50dBu (variable)
Stereo Width range
Mono / stereo / wide stereo
(variable)
Noise Floor
-95dBu (typical, with 0dB
Input and Make Up gain)