Samson S COM PLUS Brochure & Specs

PRO
PRODUCT
S COM PLUS
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SERIES
S•CLASS
TYPE:
SIGNAL
PROCESSORS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Samson S•Com plus is a one rack space, dual
channel dynamics processor optimized for recording,
live sound reinforcement systems, DJ set-ups and
commercial installations. The S•Com plus is a complete
dynamics processing solution offering two channels
of full function Compressor, Expander/Gate, Limiter
and De-Esser. S•Com plus' convenient meters provide
instant status of important gain management settings.
FEATURES
Full featured, dual channel dynamics processor
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including Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, De-
Esser and Peak Limiter.
SKD (Smart Knee Detector) switches from soft to
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hard knee based on the level of input signal.
AEG (Automatic Envelope Generator) mode constantly
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adjusts the Compressor's Attack and Release times
based on input signal. Manual adjustment of Attack
and Release time is also facilitated.
12 Segment LED Input/Output Meter, plus 12
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Segment LED Gain Reduction Meter.
External Keying with Key Switch available on front panel.
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Adjustable De-Esser with independent LED meter for
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reducing sibilance from recorded tracks.
Expander/Gate with variable Trigger control and
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switchable Fast and Slow Release time.
GAIN REDUCTION dB
30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6
EXPANDER/GATE
TRIGGER THRESHOLD RATIO
-10 10
20 4:1
STEREO
COMPRESSOR GATE
50 0 -30 +10 2
LIMITER
OFF +10 1
-40 +20
dB dB dB
RELEASE ENHANCER
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB DE-ESSER LEVEL dB
4 2 1 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 +9 +12 +18 0 -3 -6 -9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER DE-ESSER
ATTACK RELEASE OUTPUT LEVEL
0
50 1 5
6 15 200 .15 3 -10 +10 3 7
.3 300 .05 5 0 10
-20 +20
mSec Sec dB dB
KEY AUTO I/O METER IN/OUT
CHANNEL 2
-10
BALANCED
INPUT INPUT
+4
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION
STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
CATEGORY
SIGNAL PROCESSING
Gate function can be switched from hard off to light
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Downward Expander.
> Gate Open and Closed LED's.
Peak Limiter with independent threshold control and Limit LED.
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Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational
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amplifiers and high quality VCAs.
Stereo Link Switch.
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Servo balanced inputs and outputs on XLR and 1/4" connectors.
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Switchable +4 and –10 operating levels.
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> High quality, 41 position detent pots and backlit switches.
Three-year extended warranty.
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ARCHITECT'S & ENGINEER'S SPECIFICATIONS
The S•Com plus shall be a 2 channel compressor/limiter. It
shall have XLR and 1/4 inch inputs and outputs with a +4 /
-10 operation output level switch. Each channel shall have
a 1/4 inch key input and 1/4 inch key output. A Key enable
switch will also be available on the front panel. Each channel
shall have an expander/gate with a switchable Release time,
variable Trigger control, and gate open/close indicator.
The compressor controls shall be Threshold, Ratio, Attack,
Release, and Output level. An Auto switch will be available
for automatic automatic attack and release time settings on
the compressor. An independant limiter circuit and variable
LIMIT GAIN REDUCTION dB
-12 30 27 24 21 18 15 12
CH 1 STEREO LINK EXPANDER/GATE
LIMITER TRIGGER THRESHOLD
-10 10
+12 20
IN/OUT 1 GATE
+5 16 50 0 -30 +10
IN/OUT 2
0 OFF OFF +10
-40 +20
dB dB dB
RELEASE ENHANCER
KEY
BALANCED
OUTPUT OUTPUT
STEREO
COMPRESSOR
LIMITER
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB DE-ESSER LEVEL dB
9 6 4 2 1 -30 -24 -18 -12 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 +9 +12 +18 0
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
RATIO ATTACK RELEASE OUTPUT LEVEL
0
4:1 50 1
2 6 15 200 .15 3 -10 +10 3
1 .3 300 .05 5 0
-20 +20
dB mSec Sec dB
KEY AUTO I/O METER
CHANNEL 1
-10
KEY
BALANCED
INPUT INPUT OUTPUT
+4
LEVEL
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FRONT PANEL
LIMIT
-3 -6 -9 -12
POWER
DE-ESSER CH 2
LIMITER
5 +12
7 +5 16
10 0 OFF
dB dB
IN/OUT
BACK PANEL
BALANCED
OUTPUT
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