Summary of Contents for Alta Moda Unicomp
- Page 1 Unicomp Audio Compressor Operators Manual www.altamodaaudio.com H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E A U D I O...
- Page 2 Index Safety Instructions & Warnings Quick Install Instructions The Unicomp Signal Flowchart The Unicomp Control Functions Rear Connections H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E A U D I O...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions & Warnings
Safety Instructions & Warnings The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrow point in the equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within unit. exclamation point equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual. - Page 4 Safety Instructions & Warnings FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE - Replace fuse with same type and rating only. MULTIPLE INPUT VOLTAGES - This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation.
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Page 5: Quick Install Instructions
Mounting: Proper ventilation is important for the longest service life of components, and it is recommended that the Unicomp be mounted with at least one full rack space above and below the unit. When not racked, be sure to allow adequate air flow through the unit. -
Page 6: The Unicomp Signal Flowchart
The Unicomp Signal Flowchart GAIN CELL – Amplifier circuit which varies its gain in relation to an applied dc control voltage. DETECTOR – Circuit which detects audio signal and converts it to a scaled dc voltage. SIDECHAIN – Circuits and controls which process detector output signal and drive the control input of the gain cell. -
Page 7: The Unicomp Control Functions
The Unicomp Control Functions 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 6 17 18 Control Functions 1. THRESHOLD - Adjusts the signal level point at which compression begins. Turning the control clockwise raises this set point. The range... - Page 8 The Unicomp Control Functions 8. RELEASE – Affects how long the gain cell takes to return to unity gain. Turning clockwise increases the amount of time the gain cell takes to return to unity after compression occurs. This is a dynamic control which is affected by other control settings and modes.
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Page 9: Rear Connections
Refer to factory for repair. Voltage Selection ATTENTION: Currently, Unicomp compressors only operate at 120V or 240V. The unit will not operate if the voltage selector card is rotated to any other position. Open cover door and rotate fuse-pull lever to left. Select operating voltage by orienting voltage selection card, desired voltage on top left side. - Page 10 2 hot. 7. Audio input – Electronically balanced, XLR female, pin 2 hot. 8. Link jack – Used to link two Unicomp’s together for multi-channel operation. 2- conductor, shielded cable. When linked via this connector, both units should be placed in Link mode via the front panel switch.
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