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- Page 1 CX 500 ™ LOGIC ASSISTED GATE & EASY RIDER® COMPRESSOR 500 SERIES MODULE Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 WARNING: The CX 500 has been tested and meets the FCC, CE and European Union rules, regulations, and guidelines for use. Do not attempt to modify or change the CX 500, as this could void the regulatory compliance, which would place you at risk of losing your authority to operate the CX 500.
- Page 3 SAFETY DECLARATIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INSTALLATION 2.0 INTRODUCTION 3.0 GATE FUNCTIONS 3.1 Threshold Control 3.2 Attack Control 3.3 Hold Control 3.4 Release Control 3.5 Depth Control 3.6 Gate On/Off Button 4.0 COMPRESSOR FUNCTIONS 4.1 Threshold Control 4.2 Speed Control 4.3 Output Control 4.4 Compressor On/Off Button 5.0 METERING 5.1 GR/PK Switch... -
Page 5: Installation
500 series rack. 3. Pull your CX 500 module out of its box and carefully slide it into place in the designated opening. Sight down the back of the module (use a flashlight if necessary) and ensure the card edge connector is aligned to seat into the card slot of the frame. -
Page 6: Introduction
LED LOGIC ASSISTED GATE (Patent #5,334,947) The CX 500 features the award-winning Aphex Logic-Assisted Gate technology that has been so widely acclaimed since its first intro- duction with the Aphex Model 612 Expander/Gate. It never hesi- tates or chatters. -
Page 7: Hold Control
3.3 HOLD Range: 5mS to 500mS. Balance HOLD with RELEASE to obtain the best gating effect. Usually a longer hold time allows you to use a shorter release time. This can help when gating repetitive sounds like drums. The gate can be held long enough to transition the beats, and then a faster release can gate out the rumble and noise more effectively. -
Page 8: Compressor Functions
4.0 COMPRESSOR FUNCTIONS Page 8... -
Page 9: Threshold Control
4.1 THRESHOLD When the input signal level exceeds the thresh- old setting, the compressor engages. Turning the knob counterclockwise lowers the threshold so that compression begins at a lower input level. Turning the knob clockwise raises the threshold so that compression only happens at higher input levels. -
Page 10: Service & Warranty
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES Aphex’s liability for any defective unit is limited to the repair or replacement of said unit, at our option, and shall not include damages of any other kind, whether incidental, consequential, or otherwise. -
Page 11: Service Information
6.2 SERVICE INFORMATION If it becomes necessary to return this unit for repair, you must first contact Aphex for a Return Authorization (RMA number), which will need to be included with your shipment for proper identification. If available, repack this unit in its original carton and packing material. Otherwise, pack the equipment in a strong carton containing at least 2 inches of padding on all sides. - Page 12 PO Box 711674 Salt Lake City, Utah 84171 USA PHONE: 801.699.2272 FAX: 435.604.7409 www.APHEX.com Page 12...
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