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Samson S-com 4 User Manual

Samson S-com 4
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IN/OUT 1
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 2
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE CH 1
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10
4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
EXPANDER/GATE CH 2
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10 4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
CH 3
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10 4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION dB INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dB
-24 -6 -4-12 -2
-18 0 +6-6 +9
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
CH 4
dB
OFF +10
050
20
TRIGGER
RELEASE
GATE
THRESHOLD
dB
-40 +20
10-30
-10
4:1
dB
62
1
RATIO
I/O
ENHANCER
METER
dB
-20 +20
+10-10
0
OUTPUT
EXPANDER/GATE EXPANDER/GATE
IN/OUT 3
STEREO LINK
IN/OUT 4
POWER
4 CHANNEL
COMPRESSOR
GATE
S Class Signal Processors
STEREO COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
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Samson S-com 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSamson
ModelS-com 4
CategorySignal Processors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Comprehensive list of safety precautions and warnings for operating the S.com 4 unit.

Forward By Ray Kennedy

Introduction

S.com 4 Features

Controls and Functions

Front Panel Layout

Detailed explanation of the S.com 4's front panel controls and their functions.

Rear Panel Layout

Description of the S.com 4's rear panel connections and I/O options.

Operating The S.com 4

Setting Up The S.com 4

Step-by-step instructions for connecting and setting initial controls for the S.com 4.

Compressing A Signal

Guide on how to use the S.com 4's compressor section for gain management.

Gating A Signal

Instructions on using the S.com 4's Gate function to remove unwanted noise and hiss.

Using the Downward Expander

How to configure the S.com 4's Gate section as a Downward Expander to lower signal volume.

Using the Enhancer

Explanation of the S.com 4's Enhancer switch for restoring high-frequency content.

Dynamics Processing 101

Compressor

Detailed explanation of the compressor function, its parameters, and applications.

Soft-Knee / Hard-Knee

Explanation of the Smart Knee Detector (SKD) feature for automatic knee switching.

Noise Gates

How noise gates work to remove unwanted noise and the basic principles of their operation.

Downward Expander

The purpose of a Downward Expander in increasing dynamic range and lowering noise floor.

Limiter

Definition of a Limiter as a compressor type for peak prevention and overload protection.

Stereo Link Mode

Description of the Stereo Link mode for stereo operation and channel linking.

Applications

Using the Expander/Gate to Remove Hiss and Noise

How to use the Expander/Gate to effectively reduce unwanted hiss, noise, and crosstalk.

Gating Drums

Practical application of noise gates for drums in live sound and recording to control bleed.

Gating Longer Sounds

Technique for gating sounds with long decays, like piano, using longer release times.

Leveling a Vocal Track

Using compression to balance vocal dynamics for consistent levels during recording.

Leveling a Guitar or Bass

Applying compression to guitars and bass to even out level variations for better consistency.

Compressing Drums

Using compression on drums to tighten kick drums and enhance snare/tom clarity.

Getting a Track to Sit in the Mix

Using heavy compression to create a 'suspended' vocal effect for better mix presence.

Speaker Protection

Methods for using compressors to protect speaker systems from overload and peaks.

S.com 4 System Set-Ups

Live Sound System with Stereo Compression

Diagram and explanation of a live sound system setup using stereo compression.

Live Sound System with Multiband Compression

Diagram and explanation of a live sound system setup using multiband compression.

S.com 4 Connections

Connecting the S.com 4

Overview of interfacing the S.com 4 with various audio applications and signal types.

Insert Points

Explanation of using mixer insert points for processing individual channels or buses.

In-Line

How to install the S.com 4 in-line between devices like mixers and power amplifiers.

Wiring Guides

Wiring examples for unbalanced 1/4", XLR balanced, and balanced TRS 1/4" connectors.

Specifications

System Specifications

Technical data for frequency response, dynamic range, THD, crosstalk, and detector.

Expander/Gate

Specifications for the Expander/Gate trigger range, attack, and release parameters.

Compressor Section

Specifications for the Compressor's threshold, ratio, auto attack/release, and output gain.

Function Switches

Details on the Gate, Release, Enhancer, I/O Meter, Stereo Link, and Operating Level switches.

Meters & LED's

Specifications for Gain Reduction and Input/Output level meters, and function switch LEDs.

Audio Input and Output

Specifications for audio input/output connectors, impedance, and levels.

Power Supply and Dimensions

Specifications for power supply voltages, consumption, unit dimensions, and weight.

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