Main Feature

- Goof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes

- New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics

- Program-adaptive expander/gates

- Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material

- Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick,

  accurate setup

- Stereo or dual-mono operation

- Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR

- Side chain insert

- Classic auto mode

Input

Connector 1/4" TRS phone and XLR

Impedance > 50KΩ balanced, > 25KΩ unbalanced

Maximum Level +24dBu, balanced or unbalanced

CMRR > 40dBu at 1KHz, typically > 55dB

Side Chain Insert

Connector 1/4" TRS phone

Impedance Tip = > 10KΩ (input)

  Ring = 2KΩ (output)

Maximum Level +24dBu

Output

Connector 1/4" TRS and XLR

Impedance 120Ω balanced, 60Ω unbalanced

Maximum Level +21dBu, > +20dBm into 600Ω, balanced or unbalanced

Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz ; +0, -0.5dB, typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110KHz, unity gain

Noise < -90dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz, no weighting, unity gain

THD+N Typically < 0.04% ; any amount of compression up to 40dB @ 1KHz

  Typically < 0.08% @ +10dBu (15dB gain reduction)

Compressor

Threshold Range -40dBu to +20dBu

Thresohold Characteristic Selectable OverEasy or Hard Knee

Compression Ratio Variable ; 1 : 1 to infinity : 1, 60dB maximum compression

Attack Time Variable program-dependent ; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction

Release Rate Variable program-dependent ; 200dB/sec to 3dB/sec

Expander/Gate

Threshold Range Off to +15dBu

Expansion Ratio 10 : 1

Maximum Depth > 60dB

Attack Time < 500us (from maximum depth)

Release Time Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation)

PeakStop Limiter

Threshold Range 0dBu to +20dBu

System Performance

Gain Adjustment Range variable ; -20dB to +20dB

Interchannel Crosstalk < -80dB, 20Hz to 20KHz

Dynamic Range > 115dB

Stereo Coupling True RMS power summing

Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Power Supply

Operating Voltage 230VAC 50/60Hz

Power Consumption 15 Watts

Physical

Dimension [HxWxD] 1.75" x 19" x 6.75" (4.45 x 48.2 x 17.15 cm.)

Weight 5.05 lbs. (2.29 kg.)

Shipping Weight 7.20 lbs. (3.27 kg.)