Ashly CLX-51, CLX-52 User Manual

CLX-51/CLX-52

The unit shall be a single (CLX-51) or dual (CLX-52) channel com­pressor limiter with independent gain, threshold, ratio, attack,
release, and output level adjustments. It shall have a detector patch
point allowing for the connection of an external equalizer in the
detector loop to produce frequency selective limiting; or allows the
connection of an external microphone source to produce voice­over-compression. It shall have front panel mounted switches for
engaging/defeating the compressor/limiter functions. It shall have
front panel switches for selecting input or output meter display. It
shall have both XLR and 1/4 connectors on inputs and outputs.
Performance specifications shall meet or exceed the following:
Gain control shall be +/- 15dB. Threshold shall be adjustable from

-40dB to +22dB. Ratio shall be adjustable from 2:1 to infinity.
Attack time shall be adjustable from 200uSec to 20mSec. Release
time shall be adjustable from 100mSec to 3 seconds. the output
level shall be adjustable from minus infinity to +18dBu. The maxi­mum in-out level shall be +23dBu. The input impedance shall be
20K ohm balanced bridging. The output impedance shall be 200
ohm quasi-balanced. The frequency response shall be 20Hz to

20KHz, +/-0.2dB. Distortion shall be <0.01% THD, 1KHz @0dBu,
and <0.15% THD @ +15dBu from 20Hz to 20KHz. Hum and
noise shall not exceed -96dBu @ unity gain. The unit shall operate
at 115VAC +/-5%, 50-60Hz. The unit shall be designed for mount­ing in a standard EIA 19 rack (19L x 1.75H x 6D) and shall
have a shipping weight of 8 lbs. The unit shall either be a model
CLX-51 (single channel) or a CLX-52 (dual channel) Compressor
Limiter manufactured by Ashly Audio, Inc. No other unit shall be
acceptable unless submitted data from and independent research
lab verifies that the above size/performances specifications are met.

TECHNICAL NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS

ARCHITECTS SPECIFICATIONS

CLX-51/CLX-52 Peak Compressor/Limiters

Features:

 XLR and 1/4 Connectors

 Peak Compression Circuitry

Precision Balanced Inputs

 Extremely Low Noise and Distortion

 Calibrated Threshold Control

 Detector Patch Point

 Input-Output Meter Switch

 Gain Reduction Meters

 Stereo Tie Switch on CLX-52

 U.L. Listed

 5-Year Worry-Free Warranty

Ashly Audio Inc., 847 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580-9103, Toll Free [phone], Telephone [phone], FAX [phone]

Internet: http://www.ashly.com, email: [e-mail]

Ashly manufactures a complete and comprehensive line of Graphic and Parametric Equalizers,

Electronic Crossovers, Power Amplifiers, Compressor-Limiters, Mixers, and

Amplifier Input Options. Please call, write or visit our web site for information on any of these Ashly Products.

Applications:

Concert Sound, PA Systems, DJ Systems, Dance/Night Clubs, Churches, Auditoriums, Lecture Halls, Sports Stadiums, Outdoor Festivals,
Home Theatre.

General Specifications CLX-51/CLX-52

CONTROLS
Gain: +/-15dB
Threshold: -40dBu - +22dBu
Ratio: 2:1 - infinite
Attack Time: 200uSec - 20mSec
Release Time: 0.1Sec - 3Sec
Output: -40dBu - +20dBu
Stereo Tie Switch: Yes(CLX52)
Defeat Switch: Yes

DETECTOR PATCH POINT
Allows side-chain connection of equalizer for frequency selective operation

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 20k Ohms, balanced bridging

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 200 Ohms quasi-balanced (terminate with >600 Ohms)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-.2dB 20Hz-20kHz

DISTORTION
+15dBu, 1kHz: <0.01%

+15dBu, 20Hz-20kHz: <0.15%,

HUM AND NOISE: -96dBu, unity gain

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 93VAC-120VAC, 50-60Hz, 5W

SIZE: 19"W x 1.75"H x 6"D

SHIPPING WEIGHT: 8lbs.

Rear Panel CLX-52

Rear Panel CLX-51