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OUTPUT

Mix

A variable control that mixes a user

defined amount of 'uncompressed'

signal (dry) with the compressed

signal (wet) to create a 'parallel

compression effect' without the

need for external mixing devices. In this way the amount of overall compression on the signal is under complete

control.

Bypass

A fully balanced hard-wire

bypass connects the input

source directly to the output

without passing through the

compressor FET's, the mix and

gain controls at all. Use this to provide an ultra clean microphone signal.

Note: this can be used to hear an A/B comparison of the compressor, should you wish.

Gain

During compression the signal is attenuated, gain may be required to produce the required output level. Adjust so

that the output signal approaches the desired level only on signal peaks.

Link

The Link switch only links the controls of the Output section and has no effect on the linking of the compressor -

these are linked by the Link switch in the Compressor section.

With the link switch off the Mix, Gain and Bypass controls of the two channels are independent of each other, this

allows for the 1970 to be used to track two independent signals, but also allows for unbalanced stereo signals to be

adjusted should image shifting occur during compression. When the link switch is active the left controls become

master and adjust both channels, acting as a stereo control.

VU Meter

Two backlit moving coil VU meters monitor the level of the output signal

+10dB Pad

Adjusts the meters to show either normal output level, (and for those working at 'hot' output levels) VU +10dB i.e.

with the switch at VU +10dB, when the VU meter reads 0dB the actual level is +10dB.

REAR CONNECTIONS

In addition to the instrument jack connector located in the instrument section on the front panel there are also:

Mic Input

Two dedicated microphone inputs via balanced XLR's are located on the rear panel.

Line Input

Two dedicated line level inputs via balanced XLR's.

Side Chain

The side chain connector is part of the compressor feedback stage and would normally be connected to a

normalised or semi-normalised pair of patchbay contacts. This would allow the user to insert additional EQ for

some de-essing, or frequency conscious compression. Connection is via unbalanced stereo ¼" jacks: ring is

signal send, tip is signal return and sleeve ground.

Output

Two dedicated outputs via balanced XLR's.

POWER

I.E.C./Power Switch/Voltage Selector Switch

See the Power Connection section of the manual

Wet / Dry

Off - On

VU - +10dB

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