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CHIMERA MANUAL V.1.2
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CHIMERA™ OPTO COMPRESSOR
Thank you for your purchase of the Serpent Audio Chimera
. This unit is proudly 100%
™
designed and built in the USA. As an owner of a High Quality Serpent Audio piece of gear you
can expect years of great use and customer service from us and our equipment. This is
possible through our dedication to solid design, high-end components, and research from our
industry pros.
For any questions or repairs please contact us at:
info@serpentaudio.com
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Page 1: Thank You
. This unit is proudly 100% ™ designed and built in the USA. As an owner of a High Quality Serpent Audio piece of gear you can expect years of great use and customer service from us and our equipment. This is possible through our dedication to solid design, high-end components, and research from our industry pros. - Page 2 CHIMERA MANUAL V.1.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARRANTY www.serpentaudio.com...
- Page 3 CHIMERA MANUAL V.1.2 1. DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW: The Chimera is a single channel 500 series compatible Opto compressor, and can be used for mono ™ applications, or can be paired with a second Chimera for stereo applications. The Chimera contains ™ ™...
- Page 4 LINK: The Chimera can be stereo linked with a second unit for stereo applications. The units are linked via the 500 series card edge, so no additional cables are required. Stereo mode is enabled by placing the Link toggle switch on both units to the right “LINK” position.
- Page 5 CHIMERA MANUAL V.1.2 LINK ADJUST: The “LINK ADJ” is used to calibrate two Chimera units for stereo use, however it also effects the ™ amplification of the signal level within the internal sidechain. Note: Over amplification of the sidechain signal may result in compression artifacts and / or oscillation of the internal sidechain (will be evident when in “HF”...
- Page 6 ™ for use with both vintage and modern gear. Note: When connecting the Chimera’s output to vintage/600R equipment (typically known as “bridging”), the loading jumper should be disabled (connected to pins 2 & 3). When connecting the output to modern impedance equipment, the Loading jumper should be enabled (connected to Pins 1 &...
- Page 7 500 series compressor. It requires one channel in a 500 series compatible rack. Be ™ sure to safely and securely seat the edge card of the Chimera into the edge connectors of your 500 rack. Note: The Chimera can also be used in a 51x rack.
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