Nady Systems dig comp 16 User Manual

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

/channel stereo, 500K

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...................................................................................................................... <500

FRONT PANEL

Controls ....................................................IN/OUT levels (ANALOG) PROGRAM selections (2 knobs)
Indicators ..........................................................................................................Power, Signal clip LED

REAR PANEL

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.

DigiComp 16 —

18-bit Digital Compressor

Date of Purchase

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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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