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CHANDLER LIMITED
RS660 COMPRESSOR
USER MANUAL
COMPRESSION
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  • Page 1 P O W E R L I N K OFFICIAL EQUIPMENT For more information, visit www.chandlerlimited.com. © 2022 Chandler Limited, Inc. All Rights Reserved. UM RS660-101022 Abbey Road Studios, EMI, RS and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RS660 COMPRESSOR INTRODUCTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Compressor stands apart and represents a path forward in cording gear ever developed. the recording engineering development department. Capa- ble of taming an array of dynamic sources, the new RS660 During the late 1950’s, EMI acquired Altec 436B compres- Compressor and limiter is at home alongside the historic...
  • Page 4: Shipment And Storage

    SHIPMENT AND STORAGE Packaging This packaging has been designed specifically for Chandler Limited equipment. The cardboard carton and rigid foam sur- rounds provide protection for shipment and storage. Please retain the container and associated materials for future use. EQUIPMENT RIGID FOAM...
  • Page 5: Installation

    SLO BLO 220-240V Rack Mounting Cycling power to the RS660 is achieved by switching the ON/OFF power switch (located far right of the front panel) The RS660 Compressor contained in a two space, 19 inch for the desired condition. When the RS660 is powered on, rack-mountable chassis.
  • Page 6: Audio Interconnections

    Audio Interconnections Link On the rear panel of the RS660 Compressor exists two XLR Provision has been made for stereo linking of two RS660 jacks (wired pin 2 hot), one for INPUT, and the other for Compressors, by means of the female ¼” LINK connector OUTPUT.
  • Page 7: Output Impedance

    If the RS660 is suspected of having become unbalanced, sim- ply press inwards and hold the momentary “plunger” switch. This action will induce a ticking sound heard in the monitors.
  • Page 8: Input

    The OUTPUT control is a variable attenuator, use this control coming signals applied at the XLR input connector on the to lower the overall output level of the RS660. Rotation in rear of the compressor. The INPUT control is labeled —...
  • Page 9: Output

    When the compressor mode selector switch is set for THD, nected using a standard ¼” cable by means of the ¼” LINK the RS660 is able to produce overdrive and distortions, in- connectors at the rear of the units. cluding heavy to light harmonic distortion, for signal color- When proper connection has been made, linking may be ac- ation sans compression or limiting.
  • Page 10: Time Constant

    Vacuum tube compressors and limiters require warm-up The TIME CONSTANT switch is used to set the reactivity or time for proper adjustment and optimal performance. The response time of the RS660 Compressor, and features seven suggested warm-up time prior to any adjustments or use is positions.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Instructions

    BULB TYPE SPECIFICAITON While Chandler Limited does not manufacture valves, we Dial Lamp #47 or equiva- T-3-1/4, 6.3V, .15A, Bayo- select vacuum tubes for a circuit required specification, and lent LED replacement net Base burn them in prior to deployment in the equipment;...
  • Page 12: Circuit Protection

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITONS Circuit Protection Protection of the circuit has been accounted for by way of a RS660 COMPRESSOR .25 Amp (250mA) 250V SLO-BLO fuse, which is accessible by Channels Mono (stereo linkable) means of a bayonet style fuse assembly, located on the rear...
  • Page 13: Service

    SERVICE CE CERTIFICATION Chandler Limited declares under its sole responsibility that all United States products manufactured by them are in compliance with Elec- tromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU; Prior to sending in equipment for repair, please contact our Standards: EN55103-1:2009+A1:2012; EN55103-2:2009;...
  • Page 14 All other warranties, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. Chandler Limited shall not be liable for the loss or use of the product, its components and accessories, inconvenience, loss or any other damages, direct or consequences arising out of the use of, or inability to use the product or its components or damages resulting from or attributable to defects in the products or its components.
  • Page 15 ARISING IN TORT OR CONTRACT, SHALL NOT BE GREATER THAN THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH SUCH CLAIM IS MADE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CHANDLER LIMITED BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION, REIMBURSEMENT OR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

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