PRESONUS BLUEMAX – TWO-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR with PRESETS

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Name	PRESONUS BLUEMAX - TWO-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR with PRESETS remove	BEHRINGER DEQ2496 Ultra High-Precision Digital 24-Bit-96 kHz EQ-RTA Mastering Processor remove	DBX 166XS COMPRESSOR-LIMITER-GATE-EXPANDER remove	WAVES MAXX BCL PSYCHOACOUSTIC BASS ENHANCEMENT UNIT remove	DBX 266XS COMPRESSOR/GATE 2CH remove	ARX COMBO DUAL CHANNEL COMPRESSOR-LIMITER remove
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Description			Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics Program-adaptive expander/gates Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup Stereo or dual-mono operation Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors Side Chain insert Classic dbx® "Auto" mode
Content	The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a 'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release, and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class dynamics control for any recording or live sound application.     FeaturesTop  ? 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects “Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump“ ? Manual mode gives you full control over compression parameters, including: variable input/output; Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1 ? Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction ? Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct ? Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing ? Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced ? +4/-10 stereo operating level ? Internal power supply ? Power transformer is switchable for international operation Technical Specifications: Input Impedance Left 100K Ohms Impedance Right 100K Ohms Connectors Tip-Ring, 1/4“ Gain -20dB to +40dB Sidechain Sidechain Output Impedance 51 Ohms Sidechain Input Impedance 10K Ohms Panel Controls Input -20dB to +40dB Ratio 1:1 to 20:1 Attack 0.01ms to 100ms Release 10ms to 500ms Output -20dB to +20dB Meters Metering Input/Output -24dB to +24dB Metering Gain Reduction -1dB to -28dB Power Supply Power Supply Linear, Internal Input 110/220, Internal Jumper Power 10 Watts Output Impedance Left/Right 51 Ohms Connectors Tip/Ring, 1/4“ Operating Level +4/-10dB Selectable Preset Selections Encoder 16 Position, Rotary Presets 15 + Manual Vocal Settings Hard, Medium, Soft Compression Percussion Settings Fast Transient, Contour Fretted Settings Acoustic, Electric, Bass Keyboards Piano, Synth Brass, Orchestral Effects "Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump“ Performance THD Noise (Unweighted) = 0.02%	Product Features: Ultra-high resolution 24-bit/96 kHz mastering processor featuring 32/40-bit floating-point DSP technology Audiophile 24-bit/96 kHz A/D- and D/A converters offering 113 dB dynamic range 4 concurrently selectable EQ modules (31-band graphic EQ, 10-band parametric EQ, Feedback Destroyer plus 3 Dynamic EQs per stereo channel) Ultra-high resolution 61-band real-time FFT analyzer with additional auto EQ function for room and loudspeaker equalization Unique VPQ (Virtual Paragraphic EQ) option allows parametric control of graphic EQs State-of-the-art compressor/expander with peak limiter per stereo channel, additional stereo imager and stereo delay for delay line applications Multi-functional level meters (peak/RMS, VU and SPL meter with dBA/dBC weighting via RTA/Mic input) 64 user memories for complete setups and/or individual module configurations Separate mic/line input with phantom power for RTA and Auto-EQ applications Balanced inputs and servo-balanced outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors, stereo aux output, AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and outputs (XLR and optical) Professional Wordclock input and MIDI connections for full remote control, preset dumps and system updates Open architecture allowing future software updates via MIDI "Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Input Connectors	1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Impedance	>50kΩ balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced
Max Input	>+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
Input Type	Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Sidechain	1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
Sidechain Impedance	Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
Sidechain Max Input Level	>+20dBu (tip/input); >+20dBu (ring/output)
Output Connectors	1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Output Impedance	120Ω balanced, >60Ω unbalanced
Max Output	+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18 dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz; +0, -0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain
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Psychoacoustic Bass Enhancement Unit with Renaissance Compressor, MaxxBass, and L2

Bass Boost for Live Sound, Broadcast, Mastering & Post Production
They say that in electronics there's no new technology - the only changes
will be in size and applications. Things will simply keep getting smaller
while doing more. This is certainly true in music (just think about what an
iPod can do), but as we design smaller playback systems with small speakers,
there are also some tradeoffs, particularly in music. Clever cabinet designs and
high-excursion drivers can get you only so far. Any audio engineer trying to extract
bass from real-world components must eventually face the laws of physics:
All things being equal, small boxes and speaker cones can't move enough air
to produce a room-shaking low end. When working with systems tiny enough to
toss in a shoulder bag, the challenge is even more formidable. Interestingly enough,
Waves MaxxBCL has a new solution to this problem using a very old concept.

Waves MaxxBCL at a Glance:
MaxxBass? Bass Enhancement adds deep bass sound without adding bass frequencies
Waves Renaissance Compressor
L2 Ultramaximizer Peak Limiter
24-bit/96kHz resolution with 48-bit, double-precision processing
Supports optical, coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, balanced and unbalanced line-level analog signals

MaxxBass Bass Enhancement
Waves' patented algorithm adds stunning bass sound without adding bass frequencies,
delivering a bigger bottom end. MaxxBass? allows your audience to hear bass frequencies
lower than physically present by applying psychoacoustic principles: Even though we
can hear a bass guitar from a small speaker, we don't actually hear the fundamental
frequency because the speaker can't produce a pitch that low. Instead, we hear the
harmonics that the speaker can produce, and this causes the brain to create the "missing
fundamental." MaxxBass? takes this well-known psychoacoustic phenomenon to the
maximum, giving you the ability to extend the perceived frequency response of a system
about two octaves below its physical limitation.
To accomplish this, the signal is split: high frequencies are passed to the output (to be
added back to the bass). The bass signal is analyzed and a specific series of upper
harmonics are created. Because the dynamics of the original bass are duplicated in these
harmonics, the result is the most natural sounding bass enhancement available. The
MaxxBass? harmonics and the original bass can be mixed in any proportion at the output.
To provide more control, a high-pass filter can be switched in, allowing the harmonics only to
be passed along as an "image" of the original bass frequencies, which is useful when working
with a system with known low-frequency limitations to avoid over-excursion of the speaker drivers.

Renaissance Compressor
Designed to provide the classic warm sound of analog compressors, the legendary
Renaissance Compressor controls dynamics with studio-style warmth that flatters
full mixes, vocals, or instruments. Controls include selection of vintage-style Opto
or modern Electro compression, and threshold, ratio, and attack controls. Waves
ARC? (Automatic Release Control) algorithm dynamically optimizes the compressor's
release value for a wide-ranging input. ARC? reacts much the way a human ear
expects, and can produce increased RMS level with greater clarity.
In general, the release is faster for peak transients and slower for the overall RMS
level. The ARC? system varies the release time to fit the ear's expectations while
increasing RMS, and without creating distracting artifacts. In this way, the
Renaissance Compressor can serve as a leveler plus a fast compressor simultaneously.

L2 Ultramaximizer Peak Limiter
Heard on countless hit records and soundtracks, the L2 Ultramaximizer puts sound
up-front with breathtaking transparency. The L2 is capable of a very fast, overshoot-free
response. Once the limiter threshold has been set, you can define the actual peak level
that the processed signal will reach. Once set, limiting and level re-scaling becomes a
one-shot process. The L2 can significantly increase the average signal level without
introducing any audible side effects. Yet there is plenty of range to recreate "vintage"
effects such as level pumping or severely limited dynamic range if you like.

Pristine Sound Quality
The MaxxBCL offers 96kHz, 24-bit resolution with a 48-bit, double precision internal
processing path and a dynamic range of ~125dB. The totally passive analog input
path to the ADC uses Jensen transformers, while the output path also features Jensen
analog output transformers. The unit is galvanic-isolated, which prevents ground loops
and allows it to operate in electrically unstable environments. Waves MaxxBCL combines
the highest quality converters available with unequalled processing algorithms to offer you
astonishing new power in bass enhancement, dynamics processing, and format conversion
(analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital re-quantization).

Versatile Connections
The MaxxBCL supports optical, coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, balanced and unbalanced
line-level analog signals. MaxxBCL features a unique set of input and output trim settings:
analog input headroom can be set from 9dB above 0dBu to 24dB in six precise steps
(using the rear-panel selectors). Analog output level is similarly set with a separate
rear-panel trim pot offering you the ability to connect between devices with a wide range
of input and output levels.

Waves MaxxBCL Features:
User Interface:
Clear backlit displays, meters, and buttons are visible in all lighting conditions
THD + Noise: ? 0.0006 % @ 1kHz @ -1dBFS
Precision metering with resettable peak hold options (2 sec, infinite)
Accurate, wide-range metering covering 90dB for input and output
and 12dB for compressor and limiter attenuation
Quick access independent bypass on each processing block
Tactile feedback knobs
Four easy store/recall user presets
Input / Output:
Analog, AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Independent rear-panel input and output headroom calibration in six steps
(+9, 12, 15, 18, 20, and 24 dBu)
Passive analog inputs to the A-to-D converters using Jensen analog input transformers
Jensen analog output transformers
High-performance IDR dithering to 16- or 24-bit output
Precise input level setting using 1% resistor networks
Processing:
48-bit end-to-end internal processing path
Switchable compressor/MaxxBass? order
MaxxBass:
Adjustable processor frequency from 25 to 120Hz
Adjustable harmonic mix percentage from 0 to 100%
High-pass Filter "harmonics only" option
Compressor:
Opto/Electro mode selection
Threshold (0-60dB), Ratio (1:1-12:1), and Attack (0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 ms) controls
Proprietary ARC? Automatic Release Control
Automatic gain makeup
Limiter:
Overshoot-free look-ahead processing
Adjustable Threshold (0-18dB)
Adjustable Output Ceiling (0-18dBFS)

Bring a more professional sound to your mix Adding a dbx® 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments. dbx knows compressors...after all we invented them! The 266xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic™ attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 266xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches. Features

• Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
• New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
• Program-adaptive expander/gates
• Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
• Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
• Stereo or dual-mono operation
• Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
• Side Chain insert
• Classic dbx® "Auto" mode

Specifications

Input Connectors	1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Type	Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input Impedance	40kΩ balanced/unbalanced
Max Input	>+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced
Output Connectors	1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Output Type	Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Output Impedance	+4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced; -10dBu: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced
Max Output	>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)
Sidechain	1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
Sidechain Impedance	Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
Sidechain Max Input Level	Tip = >+22dBu (Input)
Sidechain Max Output Level	Ring = >+20dBu (Output)
Compressor Threshold Range	-40dBu to +20dBu
Compressor Threshold Characteristic	Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
Compressor Ratio	1:1 to Infinity:1
Compressor Attack Time	Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
Compressor Release Time	Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
Expander/Gate Threshold Range	-60dBu to +15dBu
Expander/Gate Ratio	1:1 to 4:1
Expander/Gate Attack Time

Features
Enhance switch to restore spectral balance of compressed signal
Switchable Mode - Dual Channel or Stereo linked
Above or Below Threshold LEDs
Balanced XLR and Jack Inputs and Outputs
Intuitive, user friendly layout
Flawless performance

Innovation
The ARX COMPO? is a unique compressor/limiter designed for use in any
professional audio dynamics control application, packaged in a compact 1
RU chassis.The COMPO operates as two independent compressor/limiters,
with 'industry standard' variable Threshold, Ratio and Output gain controls.
A Stereo Link switch on the front panel lets both channels track as a stereo
pair in a Master/Slave configuration.
Enhance Switch
The COMPO features an 'Enhance' switch, which provides frequency restoration
to preserve the spectral balance of the audio signal, compensating for the sagging
Low and High frequency response of compressed program material.
The best way to think of it is as a 'smart' loudness control.
Wide Scale metering
There is comprehensive LED indication of all operating functions and status. Above
or Below Threshold LEDs on each channel give you instant visual confirmation of
compressor activity, as well as easy to read LED Gain Reduction meters.
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
On the rear panel, each channel has true differential Balanced inputs and outputs,
on both XLR and TRS jack connectors. Other features include an Active/Bypass
switch for each channel, and passive RFI filters on the inputs.
Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to
the unit via a removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in
fuse and voltage change switch.
ARX Quality
With its smooth compression, intuitive user friendly layout, high density precision
circuitry, and extensive user-variable operating parameters, the ARX COMPO is the
ideal installation 'set and forget' compressor, and is also equally at home in Studio,
Broadcast and Sound Reinforcement environments.

Every day, ARX Audio interface products solve audio problems for thousands of people
around the world.

T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Input Impedance Balanced 20 Kohms, Unbalanced 10 Kohms
Input Headroom + 22 dB
CMRR >60 dB, 20 Hz-20 KHz
Output Impedance Balanced 300 ohms, Unbalanced 150 ohms
Output Level (Max) + 22 dB
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz ±0.4dB
Signal to Noise ratio -85 dB Unweighted, -99 dB 'A' weighted
Distortion .02% THD @ 0dB,1KHz
Dynamic Range 107 dB
Enhance Section
Low Enhance 50 Hz, High Enhance 10 KHz
Power Requirements 100/120 V AC, 220/240 V AC
Weight 5 lbs/2.2 Kg
Dimensions 19“W x 1?“H x 6“D, 482 x 44 x 155mm
Input/OutputConnector type XLR, Balanced Jack

Front Panel Controls
Channel A Active/Bypassed IN/OUT switch
Threshold, Ratio and Output Gain controls
Numbered marker panel for labelling compressor assigns
5 segment LED Gain Reduction display
Above/Below Threshold status LEDs
Enhance switch and status LED
Stereo link switch and status LED
Channel B controls identical to Channel A
Rear Panel Connectors
Balanced XLR Input and Output connectors.
Balanced TRS jack Input and Output connectors.
AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse.
 

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