Ashly DPX-100 manual ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY, Phone, Fax, Toll Free

Models: DPX-100

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Operating Manual - DPX-100 Graphic Equalizer - Compressor/Limiter

Phone: (585) 872-0010	Fax: (585 872-0739
Toll Free (800) 828-6308	Internet: www.ashly.com

Printed in USA 05/02

DPX100 -0

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Contents

ASHLY AUDIO INC DPX-100 Graphic Equalizer Compressor/LimiterOperating Manual Table Of Contents 15 SCHEMATICS3. AC POWER REQUIREMENTS THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED1. INTRODUCTION 2. UNPACKING4. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5. EQ CONTROLS 5.1 EQ Boost/Cut5.2 Gain 5.3 Range6.COMPRESSOR/LIMITER CONTROLS 6.1 GAIN 6.2 THRESHOLD6.3 RATIO 6.4 ATTACK TIME6.7 IN/OUT SWITCH 6.6 OUTPUT LEVEL6.8 THRESHOLD/GAIN REDUCTION DISPLAY 6.9 INPUT/OUTPUT METER SELECT7.2 Inputs and Outputs 7.3 Chain7.4 Detector Loop - Ducking 8. TYPICAL APPLICATIONSFeedback Control Console Channel EqualizationLarge Room Equalization 8.2 COMPRESSOR/LIMITER APPLICATIONSAlternatives For Sound Installations ProcedureRecording BroadcastingDe-Essing Altering the Texture of Musical InstrumentsVoice-OverCompression “Ducking” 9. DESIGN THEORY Graphic Equalizers The Basics Compressor/Limiters The Need For Gain ControlGAIN RIDING WHAT COMPRESSORS AND LIMITERS DO LIMITINGCOMPRESSION Voltage Controlled AmplifiersPeak Or RMS The Ashly VCADetectors 10. BLOCK DIAGRAM 11. Equalizer Troubleshooting Tips11.1Compressor/Limiter Troubleshooting Tips Distorted Sound12. WARRANTY INFORMATION 13.SPECIFICATIONS EQExcessive Hum Or Noise Compressor/Limiter14. DIMENSIONS Operating Compressor/LimiterCOMPRESSOR/LIMITER SCHEMATICS40 Hz 63 Hz160 Hz 250 HzCOMPRESSOR/LIMITER METERS EQ METERSDPX-100 MINI-EQ+ COMPRESSOR/LIMITER Dwg # 10S1551ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY PhoneFax Toll Free