Alesis NanoCompressor User Manual

Your First Session with the NanoCompressor
NanoCompressor Manual 5
CHAPTER 1
YOUR FIRST SESSION
WITH THE
NANOCOMPRESSOR
Unpacking and Inspection
Your NanoCompressor was packed carefully at the factory, and the shipping carton
was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the
highly unlikely event that you need to return the NanoCompressor for servicing.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
• This instruction manual
• Alesis NanoCompressor with the same serial number as shown on shipping
carton
• AC Power Supply Adapter (Alesis P3)
• Mounting Screw and Rubber Feet
• Alesis warranty card
It is important to register your purchase; if you have not already filled out your warranty
card and mailed it back to Alesis, please take the time to do so now.
Basic Connections
The NanoCompressor will work in many different applications, whether you are
connecting an instrument directly into it, or connecting it with a mixing console.
Briefly described here are the basic connections to get you up and running quickly.
For more information on connections, please refer to Chapter 2.
• Mono. Connect a 1/4" phone cord to the [LEFT] INPUT of the NanoCompressor
from a mono source. Connect another 1/4" phone cord from the [LEFT]
OUTPUT of the NanoCompressor to an amplification system or mixer input.
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Alesis NanoCompressor Specifications

Electrical

frequency response	±1dB from 20Hz to 20 kHz
dynamic range	>109dB, "A" weighting
distortion	<0.08% @ 1kHz

Input

number of channels	2
nominal level	-10 dBV (.316 volts)
impedance	1MΩ, unbalanced

Output

number of channels	2
nominal level	-10 dBV, front-panel adjustable
impedance	470 ohms

Compression Specs

threshold of limiting	-40dBv to +8dBV
peak mode attack time	0.1ms to 200ms
peak mode release time	50ms to 3 sec.

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	5.5” x 1.75” x 4.5”
weight	1.25 lbs
power	9 Volt Power Transformer (Alesis P3)