CX 500 ™ LOGIC ASSISTED GATE & EASY RIDER® COMPRESSOR 500 SERIES MODULE Owner’s Manual
SAFETY DECLARATIONS WARNING: Do not place objects containing liquid on this unit as it is not designed to protect against spillage. Do not expose this unit to dripping or splashing of liquids as the unit is not designed to protect against these occurrences. WARNING: The CX 500 has been tested and meets the FCC, CE and European Union rules, regulations, and guidelines for use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INSTALLATION 1.0 INSTALLATION 5 2.0 INTRODUCTION 6 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 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 5.0 METERING 5.1 GR/PK Switch 9 9 6.0 SERVICE & WARRANTY 6.1 Limited Warranty 6.2 Service Information 10 10 11 7.
2.0 INTRODUCTION Many other products combine a compressor and gate, but there are problems making them work together. That’s because the compressor’s release occurs during the gate’s closure. The gate is trying to reduce the signal level while the compressor is trying to raise it. The compressor’s gain release counter-effects (fights against) the gate. 3.3 HOLD Range: 5mS to 500mS. Balance HOLD with RELEASE to obtain the best gating effect.
4.0 COMPRESSOR FUNCTIONS 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. The threshold can be set from -20dBu to +30 dBu. 4.2 SPEED The Easyrider Compressor has a complex set of time constants that adapt to the sound wave characteristics.
.0 SERVICE & WARRANTY 6.1 LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD Two years from date of purchase. SCOPE All defects in workmanship and materials. The following are not covered: a. Voltage conversions. b. Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed c. Damage or deterioration: 1. Resulting from installation and/or removal of the unit. 2. Resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the User’s Manual. 3.
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