AMS NEVE 8051 User Manual

8051 5.1 Compressor User GuideIssue 2Issue 280515.1 CompressorUser Guide© 2005 AMS Neve Ltd own the copyright of allinformation and drawings contained

SC Trims and ThresholdThresholds for each channel are determined bysidechain path gain which is applied in two stages.The two main threshold controls

EXT ControlThe EXT buttons provide an insert point in the control voltage signal, after the bias control but beforerouting back to the channels.During

ThresholdThreshold is the level above which compression begins. Eachchannel linked to a sidechain (using the SC Link buttons) takesthat sidechain&apos

AttackThis is the time between a signal 6dB above the threshold levelbeing applied, and the output signal falling to within 2dB of itsfinal level. Wit

Key InputA Key Input is provided to allow adjustable control from an externalsource. Like the sidechains the key input has a threshold levelcontrol ra

Mastering Compressor Controls (AM5292)The 8051 Mastering Compressor is slightly different to the standard 8051 in 2 ways:qIt has 21 position detented

8051 Compressor - 88R(S) Console mounted AM5052-As this unit is designed for fixed 5.1 compressor applications in an 88R(S) console the EXT ACTRL and

I/O Wiring (AM5052 & AM5265)56 Way Free Plug VariconSignal Signal Name Pin NumberHi Lo Scn1 1 Left Input C J D2 3 Centre Input P V K3 2 Right Inpu

SpecificationsI/OThe key input and LFE filter inputs are electronically balanced with an input impedance of 10kohms.All other inputs are transformer b

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ContentsIntroduction 1Dimensions 2Rack Mounting and Cooling 2Power Requirements 2Mains Supply 2Rear Panel Connectors 3Compressor Controls 4LFE Filter

IntroductionThe 8051 is an analogue compressor that provides six transformer balanced audio pathscomplemented by two sidechains and a key input. Input

DimensionsUnits U Depthmm (inches)Heightmm (inches)Approx. Weightkg (lbs)8051 Compressor(AM4851 and AM5292)not including mains plug3 500 (20) 135 (5.2

Rear Panel Connectors-Mating connectors are not supplied with these units.CONTROL VOLTAGE I/O - 15 Pin D-TypeKEY INPUT - XLR SocketINPUT 1-6 - XLR Soc

Compressor ControlsLFE Filter (Filter to Channel)A 12dB/octave low-pass filter can be assigned toany one channel. This filter is applied directly to t

BypassAll channels have relay bypass. Bypass is from theoutput of the LFE filter to the input of the OutputLevel Control *.If a channel routed to a si

Sidechain LinkThe sidechain link buttons route audio from each channel's sidechain audio path into one or both ofthe sidechain timing circuits. I

Control LinkWhile the SC link buttons control the audio inputs toeach sidechain, the CV link buttons choose wherethe D.C. control voltage generated by