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1176-KT Getting started
Step 3: Getting started
Install the 1176-KT in a rack and connect
the input and output jacks to your
equipment. Using a patchbay may allow
the most fl exible routing for a variety
of applications.
After the power cable has been
connected to a mains outlet or power
strip and audio cables have been
connected to your equipment, turn the power
switch on.
Power on your other equipment. Be sure
to turn the speakers on last.
Select the +4 METER button to begin.
This allows the output level to be
displayed in the meter.
Start with the INPUT and OUTPUT knobs
at the 12:00 position.
Turn the RELEASE knob fully
counterclockwise and set the ATTACK at
the center 12:00 position.
Raise the level of your source audio so
that the 1176-KT's meter periodically
reaches 0. No audible distortion
should be heard.
Press the 4 RATIO button for lighter
compression or 8 for a more aggressive
squeeze. For limiting, press the
12 or 20 button.
Adjust the INPUT knob to vary the
compressor's threshold, and compensate
changes in level with the OUTPUT knob.
Press the GR METER button to monitor
the amount of gain reduction.
The unit has a special "all-buttons"
mode available where all 4 RATIO buttons
are depressed simultaneously for
extreme eff ects.
Meter Calibration
The 1176-KT off ers a convenient rear panel pot to
calibrate the VU meter.
• Disconnect any audio cables from the rear panel,
then turn the unit on.
• Press the "GR" METER BUTTON.
• Adjust the calibration pot until the meter
reads 0 dB.
Specifi cations
Audio Input
Type XLR, ¼ " TRS, transformer balanced
Impedance >600 Ω, balanced and unbalanced
Max. input level +30 dBu
Pad switch -20 dB typical
Audio Output
Type XLR, ¼ " TRS, transformer balanced
Impedance 105 Ω, balanced and unbalanced
Max. output level +25 dBu
System Specifi cations
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
S/N ratio 80 dB @ +4 dBu In
Distortion (THD+N) 0.15% typical
Compressor
Attack time 25 to 760 μs, adjustable
Release time 80 to 670 ms, adjustable
Ratio settings 20:1, 12:1, 8:1, 4:1
Meter settings Gain reduction, +8/6/4 dBu
Power Supply
Mains voltage 100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 10 W
Fuse T1AH 250V
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 159 mm
Weight 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
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