Operation Manual
5
S•com 4 Features
The Samson S com 4 dynamics processor utilizes the latest technology in gain management design. Here are
some of its main features:
• Full featured, four channel dynamics processor including Compressor/Limiter and Expander/Gate on
each channel.
• SKD (Smart Knee Detector) switches from soft to hard knee based on the level of input signal.
• AEG (Automatic Envelope Generator) feature constantly adjusts the Compressor’s Attack and Release
times based on input signal.
• 5 Segment LED Input/Output Meter, plus 5 Segment LED Gain Reduction Meter on each channel.
• Gate function can be switched from hard Off to light Downward Expander.
• Gate Open and Closed LED's.
• Expander/Gate with switchable Fast and Slow Release times.
• Stereo Link Switch for channels 1 & 2 and 3 & 4.
• Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational amplifiers and high quality VCAs.
• Servo balanced inputs and outputs on XLR and 1/4” connectors.
• Switchable +4 and –10 operating levels.
• High quality 41 position detent pots and backlit switches.
• The stylish bead blasted electric blue anodized front-panel is as easy to read as it is to look at.
• Three-year extended warranty.
IN/OUT 1
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 2
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE CH 1
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10
4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE CH 2
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10 4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
CH 3
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10 4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
CH 4
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10
4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
EXPANDER/GATE EXPANDER/GATE
IN/OUT 3
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 4
POWER
4 CHANNEL
COMPRESSOR
GATE
ENGLISH