Groove Tubes Glory User Manual

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The Groove Tubes
Glory
Co mpressor
Reference Manual
5/16/2006 REV 6
Table of contents 1
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 4
QUICK START guide 7
Front Panel Features and Controls _ 11
Other Recessed Controls 21
Rear Panel Features 22
Special Refinements Under the Hood 25
Unpacking and Inspection 32
Specifications 33
Obtaining Repair Service 36
Groove Tubes Limited Warranty 37

Groove Tubes Glory Specifications

General

Brand	Groove Tubes
Model	Glory
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Precautions

Details essential precautions to follow when using the apparatus to prevent hazards.

Quick Start Guide

Preliminary Inspection

Steps for visually inspecting the unit for any signs of damage or shipping distress upon receipt.

Initial Hookup and Connections

Instructions for connecting the signal sources, outputs, and power for initial operation.

Initial Control Settings

Recommended starting positions for all front panel controls to ensure proper initial setup.

Front Panel Features and Controls

Input and Threshold Controls

Explains the operation of the Input level scaling and Threshold knee-point adjustment controls.

Attack and Release Controls

Details the function and range of the Attack and Release time-constant rotary switches.

Release Control and Modes

Ratio Control

Side Chain Controls

Side Chain EQ Controls

The Glory Control

Special Refinements Under the Hood

Variable Transconductance Tube Gain Stage

Focuses on the core variable transconductance tube gain stage, its linearity, and dynamic range.

Transformerless Inter-Stage Coupling

Output Stage Capabilities

Power Supply Highlights

Specifications

Obtaining Repair Service

Groove Tubes Limited Warranty