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6.2 SERVICE INFORMATION

If it becomes necessary to return this unit for repair, you must first contact 

Aphex for a Return Authorization (RMA number), which will need to be 

included with your shipment for proper identification. If available, repack 

this unit in its original carton and packing material. Otherwise, pack the 

equipment in a strong carton containing at least 2 inches of padding on 

all sides. Be sure the unit cannot shift around inside the carton. Include a 

letter explaining the symptoms and/or defect(s). Be sure to reference the 

RMA number in your letter and mark the RMA number on the outside of 

the carton. If you believe the problem should be covered under the terms of 

the warranty, you must also include proof of purchase. Insure your shipment 

and send it to:

APHEX

3500 N. San Fernando Blvd.  Burbank, CA. 91505  USA

PH: 818.767.2929  FAX: 818.767.2641

       INPUT

Type:

Impedance:

CMRR:

Max Input Level (comp off):

Max Input Level (comp on):

      OUTPUT

Type:

Impedance: 

Nominal Operating Level:

Maximum Level:

Level Meter Peak:

       

AUDIO

Frequency Response: 

THD:

THD:

      
       

POWER

Current draw:

OPERATING LEVEL

Switch Setting:

+4dBu

Transformerless, active balanced
40kohm balanced, 20kohm unbalanced
>40dB @ 60Hz
N/A - true bypass
>26dBu

Transformer balanced 
100 ohm nominal
+4dBu
+26dBu
+18 dBu

+0.1/-1.0dB <10Hz to 45kHz
<0.003% @ +4dBu input 

(Drive/Output mid, 

min ratio, no compression)

<0.05% @ +10dBu input 

(Drive/Output mid, 

max ratio, ~6dB compression)

60 mA

7.0 SPECIFICATIONS

CONNECTOR PINOUT

1          CHASSIS GROUND

2           (+4 LEVEL)

3          (unused)

4          OUTPUT - (+4 LEVEL)

5          COMMON

6           LINK

7          (unused)

8          INPUT- (+4 LEVEL)

9          (unused)

10        INPUT+ (+4 LEVEL)

11        (unused)

12        +16VDC

13         POWER SUPPLY COMMON

14        -16VDC

15         (unused)

3500 N San Fernando Blvd.  Burbank, CA  91505  USA

PH: 818.767.2929  FAX: 818.767.2641

www.APHEX.com

Summary of Contents for COMP 500

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual COMP 500 OPTICAL COMPRESSOR 500 SERIES MODULE ...

Page 2: ...the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating of fuse ATTENTION pour une protection continue contre les risques d incendie ne remplacer qu avec la même valeur et même type de fusible W...

Page 3: ...00 module into place until it is positively seated in the card slot 5 Use the 2 thumb screws in the module to mount the COMP 500 front panel to the 500 series rack These screws have a pretty tight fit please be careful not to cross thread 6 Plug your 500 series rack back into the AC source and power up your rack Your COMP 500 will automatically power up with your 500 series rack TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...0 1 This means that with the knob set fully clockwise for every 10dB of input signal only 1dB of signal is sent to the output 3 3 GAIN REDUCTION METER The 10 segment Gain Reduction meter pro vides visual feedback as to the amount of gain reduction measured in dB The example above would register about 12dB of gain reduction 3 4 RELEASE CONTROL The Release control determines the amount of time it ta...

Page 5: ...ack that is too fast can change the natural character of an instrument while too slow can lose the benefits of compression The COMP 500s interactive attack adapts to the input signal controlling volume without changing character and enhancing punch while retaining articulation Typically compression creates more sustain by raising the level as the sound decays This is more or less apparent dependin...

Page 6: ...aced modified or removed c Damage or deterioration 1 Resulting from installation and or removal of the unit 2 Resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the User s Manual 3 Resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Aphex 4 Occurring from shipping claims must be presented to shipper WHO IS...

Page 7: ...ment and send it to APHEX 3500 N San Fernando Blvd Burbank CA 91505 USA PH 818 767 2929 FAX 818 767 2641 INPUT Type Impedance CMRR Max Input Level comp off Max Input Level comp on OUTPUT Type Impedance Nominal Operating Level Maximum Level Level Meter Peak AUDIO Frequency Response THD THD POWER Current draw OPERATING LEVEL Switch Setting 4dBu Transformerless active balanced 40kohm balanced 20kohm ...

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