Features

• Fast Peak Limiting with accurate PEAK CEILING attenuator and variable ATTACK and RELEASE timing.

• Independent average-responding limiter with choice of Averaging or Quasi-VU response characteristics.

• Unique "Increasing-Ratio" Compression is a continuously variable function of the input level.

• Extremely smooth operation and low distortion afforded by exclusive open-loop gain control and ripple-cancelling circuitry.

Specifications

Frequency Response

±0.5 dB, 20Hz-20kHz

Noise Level

Better than 75dB below +4dBm line level

Distortion (with RIPPLE CANCEL enabled and 15dB limiting)

• (50Hz - 200Hz) SLOW Release 0.5% max/FAST Release 1.0% max/AVG Level Limiter 0.5% max

• (200Hz - 20kHz)SLOW Release 0.25% max/FAST Release 0.25% max/AVG Level Limiter 0.25% max

• (Limiters OFF) 0.15% max, 20Hz-20kHz at +23dBm

Limiter Timing

• Peak Limiter - ATTACK - continuously variable between 1us/dB-limiting and 1ms/dB-limiting

• Peak Limiter - RELEASE - continuously variable between 5ms/dB-limiting and 50ms/dB-limiting

• Average Level Limiter - AVG Response - 10ms/dB-limiting (Attack and Release)

• Average Level Limiter - “VU” Response - 30ms/dB-limiting (Attack and Release)

Stereo Coupling

Two or more units may be interconnected for ganged gain reduction.

Input

• Sensitivity - Adjusts to accomodate input levels between -15 and +5VU.

• Impedance - 100k, unbalanced (transformer optional)

Output

Line output feeds 600 ohm line or bridging inputs at +4 or +8dBm. Clipping level +24dBm

Power Requirements

105-130 VAC (230V available), 50/60Hz, 10 watts

Size and Weight

1-3/4 x 19 x 6 1/2”, 9 lbs.

Accessories

Remote-mounting Gain Reduction Meter; Input isolation transformer