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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
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Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Page - 3 Safety Instructions – 3 Important Safety Instructions Introduction - 4 Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement CLX-52 – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral symbolisant la foudre est intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous volta
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Page - 4 Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction Introduction - 4 CLX-52 – 5 Congratulations on your purchase of the Ashly CLX-52 Peak Compressor/ Limiter. The 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 Physical Description - 6 the following key features: Install
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Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Page - 5 Safety Instructions – 3 CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Introduction - 4 A great deal of time was spent developing a wide-bandwidth, ultra-low-distortion, low noise CLX-52 – 5 VCA (voltage controlled amplifier). The result is the CLX-52, a versatile and highly Connectors & Cables – 5 Grounding listenable compressor/limiter suitable for use in professional sound reinforcement, recording and broadcasting. Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 The
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Page - 6 Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Safety Instructions – 3 Physical Description Introduction - 4 CLX-52 – 5 The CLX-52 is 1RU, and weighs 8 pounds Connectors & Cables – 5 CLX-52 Front Panel Physical Description - 6 Front Panel Rear Panel Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 1. Gain - The Gain control adjusts incoming signal 7. In/Out Switch - This switch enables you to Troubleshooting - 9 level to the VCA circuit. It is always active,
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Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Page - 7 CLX-52 Rear Panel Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 CLX-52 – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 1. Inputs and Outputs - Your CLX 2. Detector Loop – Ducking - The CLX Front Panel Compressor/Limiter is provided with three Compressor/Limiters have a TRS Insert Rear Panel different connector types. 1/4" TRS (tip-ring- DETECTOR PATCH point which can be used Installation – 7 sleeve) jacks, XLR connectors and Euroblocks. as a "
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Page - 8 Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Safety Instructions – 3 Typical Applications Introduction - 4 CLX-52 – 5 The applications of the Ashly CLX-52 can be divided into two basic categories, limiting and compressing. When used as a protective device it is functioning as a Limiter. It may also be Connectors & Cables – 5 used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal, creating a fuller sounding signal without Physical Description - 6 increasing the
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Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Page - 9 Safety Instructions – 3 Troubleshooting Introduction - 4 Situation Action CLX-52 – 5 No Audio Output Check AC Power. Is the power switch on? Check input and output connections - are they Connectors & Cables – 5 reversed? Are you sure you have an input signal? Physical Description - 6 Controls Have No Effect Is the Limiter In/Out switch In? Perhaps the Ratio control is set too low to produce an audible effect or the input level is below thresho
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Page - 10 Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Safety Instructions – 3 Specifications Introduction - 4 Specification CLX-52 CLX-52 – 5 Gain ±15dB 2:1 Ratio Connectors & Cables – 5 200 μS - 20 mS Attack Time Physical Description - 6 Release Time 100 mS – 3 Sec Installation – 7 - to +18 dB Output Maximum Input Level +23 dBu Typical Applications - 8 Maximum Output Level +23 dBu Troubleshooting - 9 20 K balanced Input Impedance Dimensions - 9 132 serv
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Operator Manual – CLX-52 Compressor/Limiter Page - 11 Introduction - 2 Safety Instructions – 3 Limited Warranty The PE Series - 3 Introduction - 4 Warranty service for this unit will be provided by ASHLY AUDIO INC. in accordance with Physical Description - 4 CLX-52 – 5 the following warrant statement. Connectors & Cables – 5 Installation – 5 Operation – 7 Physical Description - 6 ASHLY AUDIO INC. warrants to the owner of this product that this product and the Troubleshooting - 8 Installation – 7
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