Nady Audio DIGICOMP 16 User Manual

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18-bit Digital Compressor
OWNER’S MANUAL
NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • www.nady.com
SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT
(U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the
Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at
service@nady.com.
(International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your
country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT
YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Nady Audio DIGICOMP 16 Specifications

General

Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio	>90dB
THD	<0.1%
Functions	Compression, Limiting
Input Connectors	XLR
Output Connectors	XLR

Summary

Product Service and Support

Important Self-Service Warning

Critical warning against attempting self-service to prevent danger and warranty voidance.

DigiComp 16 Features and Specifications

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive technical details including electrical, input/output, processing, size, and weight for the DigiComp 16 unit.

DigiComp 16 Internal Design and Controls

Front Panel Control Layout

Description of all controls on the DigiComp 16 front panel, including level, bypass, and program selectors.

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Details of all input, output, and power jacks located on the rear panel of the DigiComp 16.

Safety Precautions and Preset Data

Essential Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the DigiComp 16, covering electrical hazards and proper usage procedures.

Installation and Placement Guide

Desktop Placement Guidelines

Advice for desktop placement, including rubber feet and avoiding hum field interference.

Equipment Rack Mounting

Front Panel Operation and Preset Details

Detailed Front Panel Controls

In-depth explanation of each front panel control, including level, bypass, and program selection.

Rear Panel Connectivity Explained

Power Adapter and Bypass Jack

Audio Input/Output Jack Usage

Connection Procedures and Compression Basics

Connecting and Powering Up the Unit

Understanding Dynamic Compression

Theoretical explanation of dynamic compression, including gain reduction, threshold, and ratio concepts.

Preset Parameters and Bypass Operation

Bypassing the Compression Process