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Summary of Contents for Gecko ETERNITY CMP 2408
- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL www.geckomusic.net www.geckomusic.net...
- Page 2 GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty, all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully. SYMBOLS: SYMBOLS: NOTES NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment.
- Page 3 Safe zone 8.00 Hearing damage 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Serious hearing damage 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.25 or less Human pain threshold GECKO MUSIC GROUP GECKO MUSIC GROUP 71, Ubi Road 1, #05-34, Oxley BizHub, Singapore 408732. Email: info-sg@geckomusic.net • Website: www.geckomusic.net...
- Page 4 C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile technology that is changing the way how sound is being encoded, reproduced and managed! On behalf of GECKO MUSIC GROUP, I would like to pledge our continuing commitment to uphold our traditions in serving music and audio communities around the world with more value-added highest possible quality GECKO®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
MAKING CONNECTIONS SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY NOTES: Congratulations on purchasing the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408 compressor/gate! We recommend that you take a moment and read through the manual as it provides information that will assist you in using your unit to its fullest potential. -
Page 6: Introduction
The GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408 features loads of user-friendly operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to vocals, basses and guitars, fatten up drums or tighten up mixes and masterings. But there is more. We have added a touch of audiophile processing over its dynamic range with GECKO® C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile PreAmps technology! The GECKO®... -
Page 7: Control Elements
FRONT PANEL 1. STEREO COUPLE SWITCH This switch sets the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408 for either stereo or dual mono operation. Press the STEREO COUPLE switch in for stereo operation where CHANNEL ONE becomes the master controller for both channels. All of CHANNEL TWO’s controls, switches, and LEDs will be disabled (except for CHANNEL TWO’s GAIN REDUCTION meter), since CHANNEL TWO is the slave. -
Page 8: Compressor Section
4. OUTPUT GAIN (dB) CONTROL This control sets the overall gain of the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408, from -20dB to +20dB. The OUTPUT GAIN control is especially useful to compensate for the RMS level decrease which results from the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408’s dynamic processing effects. After you adjust the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408’s controls for the desired amount of compression, set the OUTPUT GAIN to add the same... - Page 9 1dB. 9. ATTACK CONTROL The ATTACK control sets the amount of time it takes the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408 to begin compressing a signal once the detector has sensed a signal above threshold. The ATTACK range is from FAST (for a tighter and more noticeable compression effect with very little overshoot) to SLOW (for more delayed, gradual compression).
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Page 10: Expander/Gate Section
Use ¼” TS unbalanced, ¼” TRS balanced, or balanced XLR (male) connectors to connect these inputs to your source. The INPUTS accept either balanced or unbalanced signals. Input impedance is > 40kΩ. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved. - Page 11 INPUT to the detection circuitry. 19. IEC - AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Plug the AC power cord (supplied) into the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408. Plug the other end into a standard wall power outlet. Take care to route power cables away from audio lines.
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Page 12: Making Connections
1. Turn OFF all equipment before making any connections. 2. Mount the GECKO® ETERNITY CMP 2408 on a 1U rack space (not included). It can be mounted above or below anything that does not generate excessive heat. Although it requires no special ventilation, ambient temperatures should not exceed 113°F (45°C) when equipment is powered. -
Page 13: Specifications
Physical Properties: Enclosure: Steel Color: Metallic Grey Net Weight: 2.50Kg Dimension: (H) 45mm x (W) 483mm x (D) 150mm Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 14: Warranty
Terms of Warranty GECKO MUSIC GROUP warrants its GECKO® products for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase, in accordance to the warranty regulations described below. What is Covered: During the applicable warranty period, GECKO MUSIC GROUP warrants the product against defects in materials and workmanship and against malfunctions.
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