
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
effect volume level
SENSITIVITY knob sets
compression ratio
FOOTSWITCH toggles effect 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 effect by depressing
the footswitch.
• Rotate the SENSITIVITY
knob clockwise to increase
compression intensity or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
• Rotate the OUTPUT knob
to increase effect 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 counterclockwise
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