Nady Systems DIGICOMP 16 User Manual

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18-bit Digital Compressor

OWNER’S MANUAL

NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.nady.com

SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT
(U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the

Nady Service Department via telephone at [phone], or e-mail at
[e-mail].

(International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your
country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT

YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND

WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY.

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Specifications

ELECTRICAL

Frequency Response.................................................................................. 2dB from 20 Hz to 20 KHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (process)..............................................................>82dB linear, 20 Hz - 20 KHz

Distortion.................................................................................................... <0.01% @ 1 KHz (-10dBV)

Crosswalk.......................................................................................................... <90dB below full scale

INPUT

Number of Channels............................................................................................................................2

Format..........................................................................................................................1/4” unbalanced

Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................-10dBV

Maximum Level ........................................................................................................................+10dBV

Impedance......................................................................1M Ω/channel stereo, 500K Ω channel mono

A/D - D/A CONVERSIONS

A/D converter ............................................................................................................1-bit Sigma-Delta

D/A converter..............................................................................................................1-bit Sigma-Delta

OUTPUT

Number of Channels............................................................................................................................2

Format..........................................................................................................................1/4” unbalanced

Maximum Level ..........................................................................................................................+9 dBu

Output Impedance...................................................................................................................... <500Ω

FRONT P

ANEL

Controls....................................................IN/OUT levels (ANALOG) PROGRAM selections (2 knobs)

Indicators ..........................................................................................................Power, Signal clip LED

REAR P

ANEL

Input (LEFT/MONO, RIGHT) ..........................................................................1/4” 2-conductor (mono)

Output (LEFT, RIGHT) ....................................................................................1/4” 2-conductor (mono)

BYPASS......................................1/4” 2-conductor (auto-sense pedal type) (Momentary footswitches)

Power ........................................................................................AC 9 Volt Power Transformer Adapter

PROCESSING

AND MEMORY

Processor Speed ..................................................................12 MIPs (million instructions per second)

Internal DSP resolution....................................................................................52-bit MPY accumulator

Main Preset Program ........................................................................................................................16

Preset Total Combinations ..............................................................................................................256

SIZE

Dimensions ................................................................................5.2” x 4.6” x 1.7” (131 x 116 x 44mm)

Weight ..............................................................................................................................3 lbs (0.90 g)

The specifications above are correct at the time of printing of this manual. For improvement purposes, all specifications

for this unit, including design and appearance, are subject to change without prior notice.

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DigiComp 16 — 18-bit Digital Compressor

Date of Purchase ________________________________________________________
Dealer’s Name __________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
State ________________________________Zip ______________________________
Serial # ________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your purchase of the DigiComp 16™ — you have purchased one of the
finest compact sound processors on the market today. This unit was developed using the
expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians. You will find that your
new NADY AUDIO sound processor has superior performance and greater flexibility than
any other sound processor in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get
the most out of your new unit.

FEATURES

• Exceptional assortment of 16 popular,
one-of-a-kind preset digital compressor
ROM programs, including AGC Pure,
Acoustic, Master, Clean, Dance, Kick
Drum, Mixdown, Jumping Up, and 8
Classic stereo settings with 16 user
selectable parameter variations for each
algorithm

• Unique digital AGC and proprietary
algorithms provide real dynamic
compression for adding punch to weak
signals, new dimensions to your sound
and useful limiter functions.

• Advanced state-of-the art digital
processing with 18-bit Sigma-Delta
AD/DA conversion, high speed 12.5MIPs
operation, and 52-bit accumulator

resolution ensures first-class/high-quality
audio with negligible distortion, full
bandwidth 20-20KHz response, and low
noise/high dynamic range.

• Ultimate ease of operation with
convenient front panel I/O signal gain
controls, bypass switch, program and
variations select controls; rear panel 1/4"
I/O stereo and bypass jacks (for optional
footswitch); versatile + 4/-10dBu input
signal level stereo/mono operation, high
gain mono input for plugging instruments
in direct, and 9 volt AC adapter supplied

• Roadworthy, ultra portable, all-metal 1/3
rackspace rackmountable or tabletop
housing

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Block Diagram

3

Warning ..................................................................4

Installation

Inspection................................................................5

Desktop Use ..........................................................5

Rackmount..............................................................5

Front Panel Controls

Input Level Control ................................................6

Output Level Control ..............................................6

Process Bypass Switch ..........................................6

Peak LED................................................................6

Power LED..............................................................6

Program Select Control ..........................................6

Variations Select Control ........................................6

Rear Panel Connections

Power Jacks............................................................7

Bypass Jacks..........................................................7

Input (Left/Mono &Right) Jacks ..............................7

Output (Left & Right) Jacks ....................................7

Installation and Connection

Audio Connections and Power Up..........................8

Analog ....................................................................8

a. Input Jack Wiring ..........................................8

b. Level Setting ................................................8

c. Compression Process Bypass......................9

Installation ..............................................................9

a. Standard Use................................................9

b. Application Examples ..................................9

Preset Function Descriptions

Stereo AGC ..........................................................12

Dynamic Compression Process............................13

Stereo 2 Bands Compressor ................................13

Stereo 2 Bands Compressor Preset ....................14

Mono 2 Bands + 5 Bands Eq Compressor ..........15

Mono 2 Bands + Bands Eq

Compressor Presets ............................................16

Compression Effects Summary Table ..................16

Block Diagram ....................................................18

Specifications......................................................19

Service....................................................Back Cover

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