Behringer COM800 User Manual

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Behringer COM800 User Manual

MINICOM COM800

User’s manual

Version 1.0 October 2005

MINICOM COM800

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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MINICOM MINICOM COM800

Ultra-Compact Stereo Modeling Compressor with 16 Presets

sUltra-compact 9.5" stereo modeling compressor for studioCOM800and stage applications

s16 awesome preset models for the most typical compression applications (vocal, drums, guitar, keyboard, etc.)

sDedicated Compressor Modeling control with LED’s indicating the selected dynamics program

sIntegrated Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression

sIKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard and soft knee characteristics

sAccurate 6-digit LED Input/Output meter, plus 6-digit LED Gain Reduction meter for precise level indication

sOperating levels can be selected using the I/O Level switch

sHigh-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches for long-term reliability

sUltra low-noise audio operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA’s offer outstanding sound performance

sAll Mini Series models can be stacked on top of each other to create an ultracompact signal processor solution

sHigh-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

sConceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

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MINICOM COM800

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

welcome to the community of Mini Series users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the COM800. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal: to design an outstanding device whose high level of functionality will give you maximum performance.

The task to design our new MINICOM certainly meant a great deal of responsibility. You, the discerning user and musician, were the focus of our entire development efforts. It also meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such a project can be proud of what we’ve achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and

making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we can make it to produce such high-grade devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit back to you? Because we know that your success is our success, too!

I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project MINICOM COM800” has made it all possible. Everybody has made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit via the many staff members in our company to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.

My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

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MINICOM COM800

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................

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1.1

Before you get started ..........................................................................................................

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1.1.1

Shipment ....................................................................................................................

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1.1.2

Initial operation ...........................................................................................................

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1.1.3

Online registration ......................................................................................................

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2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ...........................................

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2.1

The front ...............................................................................................................................

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2.2

The rear ................................................................................................................................

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3. THE PRESETS OF THE MINICOM .............................................................

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3.1

Preset categories ..................................................................................................................

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3.2

The presets in detail ..........................................................................................................

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4. THE MINICOM IN PRACTICE ...................................................................

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4.1

How to set levels correctly ..................................................................................................

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4.1.1

The I/O LEVEL switch ..............................................................................................

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4.1.2

Signal adjustment .....................................................................................................

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4.2

Giving instruments more presence ...................................................................................

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4.2.1

Using the MINICOM as a traditional compressor ...................................................

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4.3

Giving music productions more punch ..............................................................................

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4.3.1

Using the MINICOM as a maximizer ......................................................................

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5. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................

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5.1

Connection options and audio connections ......................................................................

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5.1.1

The MINICOM in the insert path .............................................................................

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5.1.2

The MINICOM as a mix-signal compressor connected in series ...........................

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6. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................

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7. OTHER MINI PRODUCTS .........................................................................

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8. WARRANTY ...............................................................................................

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1. INTRODUCTION

 

Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MINICOM COM800. The MINICOM COM800 is a preset compressor that allows you to raise both the loudness and punch of your audio material quickly and effectively. Since a lot of experience is required to be able to adjust the parameters of a compressor, the COM800 comes with 16 user-friendly presets for the most common applications to make things easier. These presets are based on tried-and-tested compressor settings and are optimized for a high level of usability. You can simply trust your ears when choosing the most appropriate setting and thus focus on what really counts: your music.

Despite its ease of use the COM800 gives you all the functions of a fully-featured compressor. For example, you can use it as a mono compressor for individual signals, such as vocals, guitar, bass, etc. or as a master compressor for stereo mix signals. The downstream enhancer makes up for high-frequency loss due to high compression ratios, and the gain reduction display keeps you informed about the actual amount of compression applied. After all, you don’t want to leave anything to chance.

With the COM800 you’ll always be set for success!

1. INTRODUCTION

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MINICOM COM800

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your COM800 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

+Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

+ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.

+Never let unsupervised children play with the COM800 or with its packaging.

+Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, do not place the COM800 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.

+To power the COM800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your equipment.

+Please ensure that the unit is installed and operated only by people qualified to do so. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com/support).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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