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Ashly Audio CLX-52 2-Channel Peak Compressor and Limiter
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Ashly Audio CLX-52 2-Channel Peak Compressor and Limiter

$149.40

Control Dynamics with the Ashly Audio CLX-52 Peak Compressor and Limiter The unit shall be dual (CLX-52) channel compressor limiter with independent gain, threshold, ratio, attack, release, and output level adjustments. XLR and 1/4-inch Connectors Peak Compression Circuitry Precision Balanced Inputs Extremely...

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Control Dynamics with the Ashly Audio CLX-52 Peak Compressor and Limiter

The unit shall be dual (CLX-52) channel compressor limiter with independent gain, threshold, ratio, attack, release, and output level adjustments.


  • XLR and 1/4-inch 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


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-inch connectors on inputs and outputs.


SPECIFICATIONS

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 (CLX-52)
  • Defeat Switch: Yes

Detector Patch Point

  • Function: Allows side-chain connection of equalizer for frequency selective operation

Audio Performance

  • Input Impedance: 20k Ohms, balanced bridging
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohms quasi-balanced (terminate with >600 Ohms)
  • Frequency Response: +/-.2dB 20Hz-20kHz
  • Distortion at +15dBu, 1kHz: <0.01%
  • Distortion at +15dBu, 20Hz-20kHz: <0.15%
  • Hum and Noise: -96dBu, unity gain
  • Maximum In-Out Level: +23dBu

Power

  • Power Requirements: 93VAC-120VAC, 50-60Hz, 5W

Size and Weight

  • Size: 19-inch W x 1.75-inch H x 6-inch D
  • Shipping Weight: 8 lbs.


Manufacturer: Ashly Audio
Model: CLX-52
SKU: I063607-N-10-WHXX


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