Elysia alpha compressor Manuel de service Page 1

ALPHA COMPRESSOR ALPHA COMPRESSOR

10In the middle of the unit, right below the gain reduction meters, there are three buttons to set the distinct operating modes of the alpha compresso

11Link ModeIn link mode, both channels of the alpha compressor can be coupled and operated with the con-trollers and switches of the left control pane

12Stereo CompressionIn order to get a rst impression of the sonic qualities and the control characteristics of the alpha compressor, only the contr

13BASICS – Auto FastAuto Fast (Attack)The Auto Fast function causes an automatic shortening of the attack time on fast and loud signal peaks. This e

14BASICS – Feed Forward & TransformerFeed ForwardThis function makes it possible to switch the junction of the sidechain alternatively behind

15Soft ClipGain ReductionM/S Mode ActiveChannel LinkMixGainEQ FreqHzSC GaindBSC FreqEQ GainAuto FastFeed ForwardOnAuto Fastx10OnTransformerDirectCompr

16BASICS – Sidechain FilterSidechain FilterThe sidechain lter allows frequency-dependent shaping of the compression process by giving specic frequ

17BASICS – Audio FilterAudio FilterThe audio lter is placed behind the compressor in order to avoid unwanted inuences on the detection circuit of

18BASICS – Mix ControllerSoft ClipGain ReductionM/S Mode Active Channel LinkMix GainEQ FreqHzSC GaindBSC FreqEQ GainAuto FastFeed ForwardOnAuto Fast

19Soft ClipGain ReductionM/S ModeActiveChannel LinkMixGainEQ FreqHzSC GaindBSC FreqEQ GainAuto FastFeed ForwardOnAuto Fastx10OnTransformerDirectCompre

2The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision o

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3WARNING: High VoltageRisk of electric shock.Do not open chassis.Refer service to qualied service sta only.Before connecting the device to the main

4Dear friend of audio culture,First of all, we would like to thank you sincerely for choosing the alpha compressor as your new mastering tool. From no

5INDEXBASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6ControlsBoth channels of the alpha compressor are absolutely identical regarding their electronic design. Therefore both sides of the front panel hav

7EQ On: activates the Niveau Filter. In the signal path, this special EQ is placed after the com-pressor section, thus it will not inuence this secti

8BASICS – ConnnectorsConnectorsMains moduleThis module combines the line cord connector, the on/o switch, the fuse holder with in-tegrated 230/115

9Getting StartedNever fear! With its many options and quite a lot of controllers the alpha compressor might look a little tricky at rst sight. In pra