Ashly CLX-52 Operating Manual
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- Page 1 CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Operating Manual Ashly Audio Inc. 847 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580-9103 Toll Free (800) 828-6308, Telephone (585) 872-0010, FAX (585) 872-0739 www.ashly.com All Trademarks referred to herein, are the property of their respective owners. R-0411 All Rights Reserved...
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- Page 3 Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly CLX-52 Peak Compressor/Limiter. The CLX-52 – 5 CLX-52 was designed to meet the need for universal peak-sensitive automatic gain control Connectors & Cables – 5 (AGC) devices with exceptional audio performance and rugged durability. The CLX-52 has... - Page 5 CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter A great deal of time was spent developing a wide-bandwidth, ultra-low-distortion, low noise VCA (voltage controlled amplifier). The result is the CLX-52, a versatile and highly listenable compressor/limiter suitable for use in professional sound reinforcement, recording and broadcasting.
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Page 6: Clx-52
For unity gain, set the control to 0 A unique feature of Ashly Compressor/ Limiters is the incorporation of a double release-time constant. When a conventional compressor/limiter is adjusted for slow release times, transients such as mic “pops” may cause a severe reduction in gain followed by a slow fadeup, making the action of the limiter very obvious. -
Page 7: Installation
Detector Loop - Ducking - The CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter has a TRS Insert Installation Use four screws and paint-piercing washers when rack mounting the CLX-52. For mobile use, the unit should be further secured as appropriate. General Requirements The CLX-52 has specific physical, electrical and signal requirements for proper operation. -
Page 8: Typical Applications
To prevent distortion while preserving dynamic range, set the CLX-52 as follows: Gain = 0, Threshold = 2-3 dB below recorder input max, Ratio = 10, Attack = 2 mS, Release = .2 Sec, Output = 0. Every situation is different, so experimentation before final recording is always a good idea. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Note: Unshielded cables, improperly wired connections, and cable with broken strands (shorts, etc.) are the most common problems. Use good quality cable with connectors soldered firmly on the correct pin. When in doubt, get in touch with your Ashly dealer. Dimensions... -
Page 10: Specifications
Warranty - 11 Frequency Response Distortion Output Hum & Noise Power Requirements Shipping Weight Dimensions Note: 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter CLX-52 ±15dB 2.1 to ∞ 200µS to 20mS 100mS to 3 Sec -∞ to +18dB +23dBu +23dBu 20KΩ... - Page 11 For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO, INC. in accordance with the following warranty statement. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the original-date-of-purchase.
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