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"We
are completely blown away by the DCL.
It is now our best compressor. It is
so easy to use. We found that even at
light compression settings, the DCL-200
significantly spread out the soundfield,
seriously increased the imaging and
separated the instruments in the mix.
A huge improvement to an already very
good mix." ........Dana Walcott,
Reading, MA |
The
Summit Audio DCL-200 is a dual channel compressor/limiter
with stereo linking capabilities. Based on a
hybrid design, the DCL-200 combines the most
desirable sonic characteristics of vacuum tubes
with the increased reliability of solid state
devices. DCL-200 circuitry incorporates selected
12AX7A vacuum tubes with high reliability 990
op-amps in a transformerless signal path, giving
you an incredibly clean, precise sound, with
the overtones and warmth of tube technology.
A
mainstay of both the live sound and studio environments,
the DCL-200 has helped shape the sound of countless
concerts and albums with its crisp yet smooth
high frequency response and the sweet low-mid
and low tones you get from vacuum tubes. The
DCL-200 is an extremely versatile and musical
sounding compressor, a go-to piece for tracking,
mixing, even mastering. The compression curve
and soft knee makes the DCL-200 enhance your
audio in a way that is far from sterile without
being muddy or pinched.
| Key
Features: |
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Continuously
variable attack and release times |
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Adjustable
threshold |
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Variable slope (ratio) |
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Output
gain control |
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Soft-knee
transition characteristic |
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Stereo
link switch |
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Dual
true VU meters |
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Side
chain insert |
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Bypass
switch |
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3
year warranty |
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Hand
crafted in the USA |
DCL-200 Basic Operating Instructions
Tracking, live sound, mixing: For tracking,
plug the output of the microphone preamp into
the input of the DCL-200 or use the insert jack
on the preamp. For more of the DCL-200 sound,
turn down the output on the preamp and use more
of the make-up gain on the DCL-200. When mixing
with the DCL-200 in the studio or for live sound,
insert the DCL-200 on the main inserts or after
the master output, or use on the inserts on
individual channels for compressing single instruments.
Compressing a stereo mix:
Plug the DCL-200 into the main inserts of
your mixing console or from the master outputs.
Set the DCL-200 into Link mode to run in stereo.
The AC Threshold, Slope, Attack, and Release
controls on channel one (the top channel)
will operate both channels. The bypass switches,
meter switches, and the gain controls will
need to be set for each side.
De-essing or other frequency-dependent
compressing: Plug a TRS insert cable into
the side chain jack on the back of the DCL-200.
Plug the send (tip) of the insert cable to
the input of an EQ, and the return (ring)
of the cable to the EQ output. Boost the frequencies
on the EQ that you want to compress (de-ess).
Ducking: Send the output of
the "lead" program material into
the side chain input after inserting the DCL-200
on the "background" program material.
Example:
Send a secondary output of a vocal mic into
the side chain, with the DCL-200 inserted
on the over-all music track. As the singer
uses the vocal mic, the music will decrease
in amplitude. This is perfect for broadcast
use when the DJ needs to speak over music,
or a lead guitar plays a solo over the rhythm
track in mixing.
| Summit
DCL-200 Specifications |
| Output: |
+4
dBu corresponds to 0 VU. The output is
electronically balanced or unbalanced
using 990 discrete operational amplifiers.
Output impedance is 75. The recommended
output load is 600. Maximum output level
is +25 dBu. |
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| Input:
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Electronically
balanced XLR. Input impedance of 40 k
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| Frequency
Response: |
5 Hz to 70 kHz |
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| Noise:
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80
dB below operating level, 10 Hz to 80
kHz (unweighted) |
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| Distortion: |
Less than 0.05% at +4 dBu (unweighted)
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| Attack
Time: |
0.1 mS to 100 mS |
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| Release
Time: |
45
mS to 10 S. Note: Attack and release times
vary with the amount of gain reduction
and are program dependent. |
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| Slope: |
Adjustable from 1.1:1 to 7.1 |
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| Gain
Control Device: |
Proprietary
design |
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| Panel
Size: |
Standard
19" by 3.5" (2 units of rack
space) |
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| Depth:
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10.5"
in addition to user's I/O cabling |
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| Power:
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40
watts, 115 or 230 volts operation, 50
or 60 Hz |
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| Shipping
Weight: |
20
lbs. (9.07 kg.) |
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| Specifications
subject to change wihout notice.
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