Ashly CLX-52 Quick start guide

CLX-52
The unit shall be a dual channel compressor lim-
iter with independent gain, threshold, ratio, attack,
release, and output level adjustments. It shall have
a detector patch point allowing for the connec-
tion of an external equalizer in the detector loop
to produce frequency selective limiting; or allows
the connection of an external microphone source
to produce voice-over-compression. It shall have
front panel mounted switches for engaging/defeat-
ing 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”
connectors on inputs and outputs. Performance
specifications shall meet or exceed the following:
Gain control shall be ± 15dB. Threshold shall be
adjustable from -40dB to +22dB. Ratio shall be
adjustable from 2:1 to infinity. Attack time shall be
adjustable from 200uSec to 20mSec. Release time
shall be adjustable from 100mSec to 3 seconds. the
output level shall be adjustable from minus infin-
ity to +18dBu. The maximum in-out level shall be
+23dBu. The input impedance shall be 20K ohm
balanced bridging. The output impedance shall be
200 ohm servo-balanced. The frequency response
shall be 20Hz to 20KHz, +/-0.2dB. Distortion shall
be <0.01% THD, 1KHz @0dBu, and <0.15% THD
@ +15dBu from 20Hz to 20KHz. Hum and noise
shall not exceed -96dBu @ unity gain. The unit
shall operate at 100 - 240VAC +/-5%, 50-60Hz.
The unit shall be designed for mounting in a stan-
dard EIA 19” rack (19”L x 1.75”H x 8”D) and shall
have a shipping weight of 8 lbs. The unit shall be a
CLX-52 Compressor Limiter by Ashly Audio, Inc. No
other unit shall be acceptable unless submitted data
from and independent research lab verifies that the
above size/performances specifications are met.
ARCHITECTS SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS
CLX-52 Peak Compressor/Limiter
Features:
• XLR and 1/4” 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
• Safety/Compliance: cTUVus/CE, RoHS
• 5-Year Worry-Free Warranty
Typical Applications
The applications of the Ashly CLX-52 can be divided into two basic categories, limiting and compressing. When used as a protective device it
is functioning as a Limiter. It may also be used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal, creating a fuller sounding signal without increasing
the loudness peaks, in which case it is functioning as a compressor.

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Applications:
Concert Sound, PA Systems, DJ Systems, Dance/Night Clubs, Churches, Auditoriums, Lecture Halls, Sports
Stadiums, Outdoor Festivals, Home Theatre.
General Specifications CLX-52
CONTROLS
Gain ±15dB
Threshold -40dBu - +22dBu
Ratio 2:1 to ∞
Attack Time 200 μS - 20 mS
Release Time 100 mS – 3 Sec
Output -∞ to +18 dB
Stereo Tie Switch Yes
Defeat Switch Yes
Detector Patch Point Allows side-chain connection of equalizer for frequency selective operation
Maximum Input Level +23 dBu
Maximum Output Level +23 dBu
Input Impedance 20 KΩ balanced
Output Impedance 20 KΩ servo-balanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB
Distortion
0dBu, 1KHz <0.01%
+15dBu, 20Hz-20KHz <0.15%,
Output Hum & Noise -96dBu
Power Requirements 100-240 Volts, 50-60 Hz – 5 watts
Shipping Weight 8 lbs
Dimensions 19”L x 1.75”H x 8”D
Notes: 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Rear Panel CLX-52
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