Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter (2018 version)!
Just like the Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter, we believe this unit to be the
most musically useful guitar dynamics processor on the market.
The Carl Martin Comp/Limiter has been developed on request from working
musicians to create a very user-friendly yet versatile compressor/limiter,
which takes limited real-estate on the board.
The result is this new small handy cool anodized pedal designed for a
smaller pedal board footprint, In order to save knobs and to be as user
friendly as possible, the Threshold and Response settings are fixed from
factory, leaving the pedal with only two knobs, the Comp and Level.
The Carl Martin Comp/Limiter has been developed to incorporate the same
features, sonic clarity, quietness, and performance of the best studio
compressor/limiters. Spend a little time with your new Carl Martin
Comp/Limiter and you can learn how to get the most out of your pedal.
The Carl Martin Comp/Limiter incorporates the special CM developed
DC/DC converter circuitry. This enables us to run the pedal with +-12V
internally, which is necessary in order to maintain the same sonic quality and
headroom as on the “old” Compressor/Limiter, using a regular 9V DC
200mA external power supply.
BYPASS
The Bypass footswitch engages or bypasses the pedal….turns
it on or off. The LED will be on when the pedal is engaged.
COMP
COMP or Compression sets the ratio of compression that
will be applied to your signal. The ratio, in conjunction
with the factory default THRES setting will determine how
hard, or how gently, the compressor will affect your
signal. Turning the COMP knob clockwise increases the
ratio, giving you more compression
LEVEL
Specifications
Input……..........……........ 1M Ohm
Output………………........ 200 Ohm
S/N Ratio......................... 105 dB (clean out)
THD distortion............... 0,05%
Level is also called "make-up gain", and that is because
the more you compress the levels, the softer the signal
becomes and this control allows you to compensate for
this. Switch the pedal in and out with the footswitch and
adjust this knob as needed.
Compression Range.... from 1:1 to 1:00
Dimensions ..................... 60 (W) x 115 (D) x 50 (H) mm
2.36” (W) x 4,52” (D) x 1.97” (H)
Weight.............................. 340g / 0,75lbs
Power Requirements
Battery: The Comp/Limiter does not run on battery.
Power consumption: max. 130mA.
Power supply: 9 V DC (regulated), 200 mA minimum, 2.1 mm female plug, center negative (-)
ATTENTION: Please Use DC Power Supply Only! Failure to do so may damage the unit and void the warranty.
Warranty: Carl Martin Research warrants the manufacturing, material and proper operation for a period of one year from
date of purchase. Carl Martin will replace defective parts, make necessary repairs or replace the unit at the discression of
our technicians. The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product, and excludes any damage or faulty
operation resulting from misuse, neglect or unauthorized service.
Made in China.
East Sound Research Raadmandsvej 24 8500 Grenaa Denmark Phone: +4586325100
E-Mail: info@carlmartin.com
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