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The future of sound.

Made perfectly clear.

At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop

technologies that eliminate distortion and

loss of information providing a true dynamic

representation of the source.

Our aim is to create audio products that absorb

you, place you within the performance and deliver

a listening experience beyond expectation.

COMPEX

User Guide

THRESHOLD DRIVE HARMONICS MIX OUTPUT

BYPASS

HARMONICS % LEVEL dBREDUCTION dB

POWER

OFF

ANALOG DYNAMIC

HARMONICS CONTROL

-10 dB +10 dB

L+R

LR L R

0100100dB -20 dB

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you, place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectation. OFF L +10 dB 0 10 -10 dB 0 R L 10 0 DRIVE 0dB -20 dB L+R REDUCTION dB At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source. THRESHOLD The future of sound. Made perfectly clear.
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Contents Introduction How to use this manual Icons used include Important safety instructions Introducing the COMPEX Dimensions 4 4 4 5 5 Getting Started Unpacking Rack mounting AC Power requirements Voltage requirements Connectors wiring 6 6 6 6 6 Features Front Panel Rear Panel 7 8 Using the system 9 COMPEX Specification 10 Warranty Your COMPEX is covered against defects in material and workmanship. Refer to your supplier for more details.
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Introduction How to use this manual As you read this manual, you’ll find figures and diagrams to help you understand and visualise what you’re reading. You’ll also find numerous icons that serve as cues to flag important information or warn you against improper or potentially harmful activities. Icons used include NOTE ! CAUTION “NOTE” identifies an important or useful piece of information relating to the topic under discussion.
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Introduction Introducing the COMPEX The COMPEX is a stereo (2 input x 2 output) Analog Dynamic Harmonics Control unit. COMPEX is a pure analog signal processor which provides adjustment of the audio signal from low quality signal sources. Audio recordings are often purposely mixed to play on low quality audio devices with small speakers or headphones that have a reduced frequency range.These recordings are predetermined for playing at low acoustic levels, therefore they have very limited dymanic range.
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Getting started Unpacking Unpack the COMPEX and check to see if there is any damage to it. If you find any damage notify your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and all packaging materials for the carrier’s inspection.
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Features Front Panel THRESHOLD REDUCTION dB DRIVE HARMONICS % HARMONICS MIX OUTPUT LEVEL dB POWER BYPASS 0 ANALOG DYNAMIC HARMONICS CONTROL ON 0dB -20 dB 0 L+R 10 0 L R 10 -10 dB +10 dB L R OFF Threshold Adjusts the COMPEX's input levels to engage the compressor at a certain threshold from 0dB to -20dB. When this threshold is exceeded, the compressor reduces the signal. Signal reduction is indicated on the REDUCTION dB meter.
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Features Rear Panel REMOTE BYPASS CONTROL WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR ANY ATTACHED COMPONENTS. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. R OUTPUT L INPUT R L SERIAL NUMBER 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz MAX 6WATTS WWW.KV2AUDIO.
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Using the System Connect the COMPEX between signal source directly after your mixing console and amplifier or active speaker system. The COMPEX uses balanced XLR connectors with standard signal level 0dBu. Outputs of the the COMPEX features line drivers to maintain audio signal integrity over long cable lengths. Run the audio system at the desired level and set the compressor threshold level to reduce harshness for comfortable listening.
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COMPEX Specification System Acoustic Perfomance -3dB Response Dynamic Range Channel Crosstalk Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion 20Hz ÷ 100kHz >130dB 90dB 110dB 0,00001 Signal Input Input Channels Input Impedance Line input 2 20kΩ (balanced) XLR Signal Output Output channels Output Impedance Line Output 2 50Ω XLR Features Level Control System setup Harmonics Equalization Indicators -10 / +10dB Bypass (remote controlled) Drive, 0 ÷ 10 Level dependent 2x 2 Level LED bar graphs Compressor
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The future of sound. Made perfectly clear. At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source. Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you, place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectation. KV2 Audio, Nádražní 936, 399 01 Milevsko, Czech Republic Tel. +44(0)1423 816868 www.kv2audio.