CSP202 CUSTOM COMP
DESCRIPTION
• Features the rare CA3080 “metal
can” IC for optimal performance
• Contains RF suppression
components for interference-free
operation
• Internal ATTACK and TRIM
controls for ne-tuning
• True bypass
CONTROLS
OUTPUT knob controls the
eect volume level
SENSITIVITY knob sets
compression ratio
FOOTSWITCH toggles eect on/
bypass (blue LED indicates on)
ATTACK knob (internal) controls
compressor reaction speed
TRIM knob (internal) adjusts
frequency response of compressor
POWER
The MXR Custom Comp is
powered by one 9-volt battery
(remove bottom plate to install),
a 9-volt AC adapter such as the
Dunlop ECB003/ECB003E, or a
™
DC Brick
power supply.
INTERNAL
SETTINGS
DIRECTIONS
• Run a cable from your instrument
to the Custom Comp’s INPUT
jack and run another cable from
the Custom Comp’s OUTPUT
jack to your amplier.
• Begin with all controls set at the
12 o’clock position.
• Turn on the eect by depressing
the footswitch.
• Rotate the SENSITIVITY
knob clockwise to increase
compression intensity or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
• Rotate the OUTPUT knob
clockwise to increase eect
volume or counterclockwise
to decrease it.
SAMPLE SETTINGS
CHICKEN PICKIN’
NASHVILLE SESSION
INTERNAL
SETTINGS
NEW WAVE REGGAE
STACCATO POP
INTERNAL
SETTINGS
INTERNAL CONTROLS
• For further ne-tuning, remove
the bottom plate to access the
internal Attack and Trim controls.
• Rotate the ATTACK knob
counterclockwise to hear more
attack from notes and chords
played in close succession or
clockwise to suppress them.
• Rotate the TRIM knob
counterclockwise to add
high end detail or clockwise
for a atter frequency response.
CHIME BLOOM
SLOW RELEASE
INTERNAL
SETTINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance 1 MΩ
Output Impedance 10 kΩ
Maximum Input Level -5 dBV
Maximum Output Level -12 dBV
Noise Floor -95 dBV
T.H.D. 0.2% typical,
-20 dBV at 1 kHz
Max Compression 36 dB
Attack Time 5 ms
Attack Recovery Time* 1 s to 50 ms
Bypass True Bypass
Current Draw 3.3 mA
Power Supply 9 volts DC
Internally adjustable.
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DUNLOP MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 846 BENICIA, CA 94510 U.S.A.
TEL: 1-707-745-2722 FAX: 1-707-745-2658