Diamond Compressor - User Manual

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Thanks for purchasing a Diamond Compressor! We hope you have as much fun playing guitar
through this pedal as we did designing and testing it. Our goal is to provide a versatile ‘guitar
channel’ – a dynamics and tone shaping tool to front-end your effects chain.
Remember to protect your hearing and wear appropriate hearing protection when playing loud…
Design Features
Vactrol opto-isolator variable resistance path as used in high-end studio compressors for smooth
attack and decay characteristics while preserving initial signal transients.
Post-compressor ‘tilt’ EQ provides a very musical tailoring of frequency response - seamlessly
transition from a darker jazz voicing to a bright jangle, with flat frequency response at the cen-
ter detent position.
Optimized gain staging and use of ultra low noise transistor and opamps in signal path for lowest
possible noise and extended signal headroom.
Premium audio components, including 2% polypropylene capacitors and 1% metal film resistors.
Dual AC capacitive coupling paths for improved transient response.
Bi-color LED provides visual indication of depth of compression.
True bypass signal path.
Battery or standard negative tip 9V DC adapter operation, can be powered from 9 to 24 V nega-
tive tip.
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Summary

Design Features

Vactrol Opto-Isolator

Variable resistance path for smooth attack/decay and signal transient preservation.

Post-Compressor Tilt EQ

Musical frequency tailoring for tonal shifts from dark jazz to bright jangle.

Low Noise Design

Utilizes ultra low noise transistors and opamps for minimal noise and high headroom.

True Bypass Signal Path

Powering Options

Controls

Comp Control

Adjusts the amount of compression, affecting signal peaks and 'squash'.

EQ Control

A 'tilt' style EQ for spectral shifts, flat at center, favoring lows or highs.

Volume Control

Usage Notes

How The Compressor Works

Explains compression principles, opto-isolator, gain reduction, and dynamic characteristics.

Powering

Instructions for changing the battery and using a 9V DC adapter.

Diamond Compressor Specifications

General

Brand	Diamond
Model	Compressor
Category	Processor
Language	English