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TROUBLE SHOOTING 

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS

There is almost no sound coming from the HERCHILD 
Model 660.

Make sure you have raised the 

INPUT GAIN

 to a sufficient 

level.

There doesn´t seem to be any compression taking place.

Make sure you have adjusted the 

AC THRESHOLD

 level 

to a reasonable setting.

I´m getting way too much compression for what I need.

Try lowering the 

AC THRESHOLD

.

I´m still getting way too much compression for what I 
need.

Try adjusting the 

SC FILTER

 to make the HERCHILD 

Model 660 less sensitive to the lower frequencies.

The HERCHILD Model 660 does not seem to be reacting 
as it should.

Have you allowed the recommen

30 minutes for the unit 

to warm up?

The readings on the VU meter don´t seem to correspond 
with what is actually happening.

Sounds like it´s time for some calibrating. 

The compression I am getting is altogether too aggressive 
for what I am looking for.

Try a different setting on the 

DC THRESHOLD

 to alter the 

Ratio/Knee.

The compression I am getting is still altogether too 
aggressive for what I am looking for.

Try a different setting on the 

TIME CONST

 selector to 

ease the attack and release controls. (See Time Constant 
Settings for exact timings).

The compressor seems to be heating up excessively.

Have you installed a blank rack panel above and below 
the unit to assure proper ventilation?

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Summary of Contents for Herchild 660

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL April 2022 Rev 1 0 SINGLE CHANNEL TUBE COMPRESSOR AMERICAN HERITAGE MODEL 660...

Page 2: ...s asked for this equipment which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority Now it s possible to obtain that same sound with a brand new piece that will give you all the problem free hea...

Page 3: ...unt that remain today There are even fewer that are totally usable as years have gone by since it s late 1950 s introduction so many units aren t exactly as they once were Maintenance is obligatory on...

Page 4: ...SHOLD The threshold knob determines when the compression begins It s used to decide when and how much gain reduction takes place When in the fully counter clockwise position the HERCHILD Model 660 wil...

Page 5: ...onnector 3 VALVES 11 User changeable valves with easy access 4 POWER INPUT IEC standard power input connector 5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Here you can select the correct voltage input according to the country...

Page 6: ...conds for individual peaks 10 Seconds for multiple peaks 5 Seconds 2 Seconds 8 Seconds 3 Seconds ATTACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIME CONSTANT SETTINGS MEDIUM KNEE PROGRESSIVE LOWER RATIO HARD KNEE HIGH RATIO LIMI...

Page 7: ...LICATIONS BASS RECORDING 7 MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER OUTPUT AUDIO INTERFACE LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE D I INPUT PREAMP TT...

Page 8: ...ency Response 40Hz to 15kHz 1db Self Noise Less than 82dBu Harmonic Distortion Less than 1 at any level up to 18dBu output no limiting Dimensions W x H x L 482mm x 134mm 3 Rack units x 200mm Weight 7...

Page 9: ...allowed the recommend 30 minutes for the unit to warm up The readings on the VU meter don t seem to correspond with what is actually happening Sounds like it s time for some calibrating The compressio...

Page 10: ...ase date The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear abuse shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages base...

Page 11: ...RECALL SHEETS 11 Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes...

Page 12: ...www heritageaudio com HERITAGE AUDIO C Alfonso G mez 38 3C 28037 Madrid Spain Tel 34 917 266 189 info heritageaudio com...

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