DDiiggiiCCoommpp 1166 18-bit Digital Compressor OWNER’S MANUAL NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • DigiComp — 18-bit Digital DigiComp — 18-bit Digital Specifications Thank you for your purchase of the DigiComp — you have purchased one of the finest compact sound processors on the market This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and You will find that your new NADY AUDIO sound processor has superior performance any other sound processor in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit. FEATURES • Exceptional assortment of 16 popular, one-of-a-kind preset digital compressor ROM programs, including AGC Pure, Acoustic, Master, Clean, Dance, Kick Drum, Mixdown, Jumping Up, and 8 Classic stereo settings with 16 user selectable parameter variations for each algorithm • Unique digital AGC and proprietary algorithms provide real dynamic compression for adding punch to weak signals, new dimensions to your sound and useful limiter functions. • Advanced state-of-the art digital processing with 18-bit Sigma-Delta AD/DA conversion, high speed 12.5MIPs operation, and 52-bit accumulator resolution ensures first-class/high-quality audio with negligible distortion, full bandwidth 20-20KHz response, and low noise/high dynamic range. • Ultimate ease of operation with convenient front panel I/O signal gain controls, bypass switch, program and variations select controls; rear panel 1/4" I/O stereo and bypass jacks (for optional footswitch); versatile + 4/ -10dBu input signal level stereo/mono operation, high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct, and 9 volt AC adapter supplied • Roadworthy, ultra portable, all-metal 1/3 rackspace rackmountable or tabletop housing Date of Purchase ________________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ State ________________________________Zip ______________________________ Serial # ________________________________________________________________ 2 ELECTRICAL Frequency Response.................................................................................. 2dB from 20 Hz to Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..............................................................>20 Hz - 20 KHz Distortion.................................................................................................... <0.01% @ 1 KHz (- 10dBV) Crosswalk.......................................................................................................... <90dB below full scale INPUT Number of Channels ............................................................................................................. ............... 2 Format ......................................................................................................................... .1/4” unbalanced Sensitivity .................................................................................................................... ..............-10dBV Maximum Level .................................................................................................................. ......+10dBV Impedance......................................................................1M ./channel stereo, 500K . channel mono A/D - D/A CONVERSIONS A/D converter ............................................................................................................Sigma-Delta D/A converter..............................................................................................................Sigma-Delta OUTPUT Number of Channels ............................................................................................................. ............... 2 Format ......................................................................................................................... .1/4” unbalanced Maximum Level .................................................................................................................. ........+9 dBu Output Impedance............................................................................................................... ....... <500 . FRONT PANEL Controls ....................................................IN/OUT levels (ANALOG) PROGRAM selections (2 knobs) Indicators ..........................................................................................................Power, Signal clip LED REAR PANEL Input (LEFT/MONO, RIGHT) ..........................................................................1/4” 2-conductor (mono) Output (LEFT, RIGHT) ....................................................................................1/4” 2-conductor (mono) BYPASS......................................1/4” 2-conductor (auto-sense pedal type) (Momentary footswitches) Power ......................................................