VocoPro CLG-600 Owner's Manual
VocoPro CLG-600 Owner's Manual

VocoPro CLG-600 Owner's Manual

Dual channel compressor/limiter with gate

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FEATURES:
• Two Independent Compressor/Limiter/Gates in a 1RU Roadworthy Housing
• Unique (IKC) Circuitry Intelligently Combines 'Hard Knee' and 'Soft Knee' Compression Styles,
Providing Excellent Inaudible and Program Music Compression
• Fully Automatic or Manually Variable Attack/Release Times, Compression Ratios and Threshold
Levels Allow Both the Novice and the Experienced User Full Effective Use All Processing Controls
• Dual 12-stage Gain Reduction and 8-stage Input/Output Meters for Accurate, Reliable Metering
• Dual-Mono or Stereo Operation for a Multitude of Live, Studio or Recording Applications
• Built-In Adjustable Dynamic Enhancer Selectively Replaces High-End Loss Even During Severe
Compression Produced by High-energy or Low-End Content So Processed Vocals Remain Vibrant
• IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander/Gate Automatically Adjusts Expansion Per the Program
Material, Eliminating the Noise Floor During Quiet Sections or Music Pauses
• 1/4" and XLR-TRS Input/Outputs Provide for Balanced and Unbalanced Integrations to External Devices
• Auto-mode Allows for "Hands-Free" Operation of CLG-600, Allowing Users to Focus on Other Aspects of
the Show, Recording or Broadcast
INAUDIBLE
GAIN
30
27
24
21
18
15
12
9
6
4
-
+
-35
-10
2.5
-35
-10
-20
0
-30
+10
1.5
8
-50
0
-40
+20
1
0.1
OFF
+10
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD
RATIO
dB
dB
M1
msec
EXPANDER/GATE
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
LEVEL
2
1
-30
20
-10
-5
-3
0
+3
+5
CH 1
2.5
0.5
0
3
-35
MANUAL
OUT
MONO
-50
200
.05
4
-20
+20
OFF
6
OFF
RELEASE
O U P U T
AUTO
Sec
dB
IN
STEREO
MODE
ENHANCER
EXPANDER/GATE
CLG-600
Dual Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate
INAUDIBLE
GAIN
30
27
24
21
18
15
12
9
6
4
2
1
LEVEL
-
+
CH 2
-20
-10
2.5
2.5
-10
-20
0
MANUAL
0
-30
+10
1.5
8
+10
-40
+20
1
0.1
200
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD
RATIO
N1
dB
dB
msec
AUTO
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
-30
20
-10
-5
-3
0
+3
+5
0.5
0
3
OUT
CLG-600
DUAL CHANNEL COMPRESSOR
LIMITER WITH GATE
.05
4
-20
+20
6
OFF
RELEASE
O U P U T
Sec
dB
IN
ENHANCER

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Summary of Contents for VocoPro CLG-600

  • Page 1 Material, Eliminating the Noise Floor During Quiet Sections or Music Pauses • 1/4" and XLR-TRS Input/Outputs Provide for Balanced and Unbalanced Integrations to External Devices • Auto-mode Allows for "Hands-Free" Operation of CLG-600, Allowing Users to Focus on Other Aspects of the Show, Recording or Broadcast...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user- serviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash & arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of danger.
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Be sure to visit the VocoPro website www.vocopro.com for the latest information on new products, packages and promos. And while you're there don't forget to check out our Club VocoPro for Karaoke news and events, chat rooms, club directories and even a Service directory! We look forward to hearing you sound like a PRO, with VocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment.
  • Page 4: Listening For A Lifetime

    Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Material, Eliminating the Noise Floor During Quiet Sections or Music Pauses • 1/4" and XLR-TRS Input/Outputs Provide for Balanced and Unbalanced Integrations to External Devices • Auto-mode Allows for "Hands-Free" Operation of CLG-600, Allowing Users to Focus on Other Aspects of the Show, Recording or Broadcast...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    In any case, the CLG-600 offers exceptional performance and precise controls for the Karaoke and audio enthusiasts, and with time and experience, you will soon harness the full potential of the CLG-600, never doing another show or studio recording without it! Common Compression Terms •...
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    15 3-wire grounded AC receptacle. For use of the unit outside the US, 230VAC, 50-60Hz power supplies are required. The CLG-600 will perform normally from 100 to 125 VAC. An internal line fuse is used. In the event of fuse failure, refer to a qualified service technician for servicing. Power consumption is 9 watts.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Description And Controls

    Front Panel Description and Controls 1. POWER button - This button turns the CLG-600's main power ON/OFF. INAUDIBLE GAIN THRESHOLD THRESHOLD RATIO msec COMPRESSOR/LIMITER EXPANDER/GATE EXPANDER/GATE SECTION 2. THRESHOLD control - The THRESHOLD control has a range of -50dB to +10 dB, allowing applications from low level compression to high level limiting.
  • Page 9 Front Panel Description and Controls 4. IN/OUT button - This switch enables you to quickly hear the CLG-600 compressor/limiter IN or OUT of the audio chain. When the switch is in the OUT position, all limiting and compression controls and functions...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Description And Controls

    NOTE: Before your power on the unit, make sure you have the correct voltage setting in place. 15. FUSE housing - This is where the CLG-600's fuse resides. If for any reason the fuse blows, it is recommended to seek assistance from a...
  • Page 11: Connections And Cables

    Alternatives for Sound System Installations To install the CLG-600 in a system using a passive crossover, insert it between your mixers output and the power amplifier input. It may be inserted between the mixer output and the crossover input, in which case it will act on the entire audio frequency spectrum.
  • Page 12 You can listen to the feedback at any level you like by simply varying the CLG-600's output level control, although below a certain monitoring level, the feedback will stop.
  • Page 13 Use the direct out (send) of the mic channel to feed the detector input on the CLG-600 unit. Note: Be sure to use a mono plug for the CLG-600 Note: Be sure to use a mono plug for the CLG-600 detector input.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Tips

    Hum is often caused by a "ground loop" between components. Try using the suggested balanced input and output hookups if the other pieces of equipment used in conjunction with the CLG-600 unit have balanced inputs and outputs. Noise can also be caused by insufficient drive levels. Make sure you are sending a nominal 0 dBV line...
  • Page 15: Useful Compressor Settings

    Useful Compressor Settings General Use Compression ratio: 2:1 Threshold: -10 dB Attack: 1ms Release: 300 ms (should give a good amount of punch) Big Radio Voice Gate: Off Threshold: -20db Ratio: 6:1 Attack: Fast Release: Slow Output: +10db Drums Gate: -30db Threshold: -15db Ratio: 4:1 Attack: Fast...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO INPUT Type RF filtered, servo-balanced input stage Impedance 60 k Ohms, balanced Nominal Operating Level -10 dBu to +4 dBu Max. Input Level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced CNR @ 1 kHz >40 dB DETECTOR INPUT Type DC de-coupled, unbalanced input Impedance <20k Ohms Max.

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