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1. Introduction A Designs Audio Inc Introduces the HM2 Compressor A Designs Audio Inc is proud to produce a new design of compression to professionals in the audio recording industry We call it the HM2 Compressor Dual channel with stereo link or as we here at the shop refer to it as The Nail Our goal is to bring a Hybrid of tubes and solid state design technology to market that will integrate with the digital world and at the same time delivering analog warmth with a hint of color and richness to your recordings The Nail does that and more with some new concepts in the art of compression The features incorporated are Hard Threshold Filter and Mix The Hard Threshold works with 3 stages Threshold Hard Threshold and Filter With the Hard Threshold in off position the Threshold feature reacts more like a Gain Reduction With the Hard Threshold engaged you then have your choices of filter frequencies to choose from When you select a frequency with the filter switch you are then allowing all the frequencies above the selected frequency to be hit by compression The frequencies below the selected frequency will pass through the compressor and still be compressed but in a lesser manner It s almost like having a multi band but it is by no means a multi band compressor And at some point it becomes a Limiter This is great for working on any style of music that has a kick or bass forward like Hard Rock Hip hop Rap The next fe2. HM2 COMPRESSOR HM2 COMPRESSOR LE I DI IEEE 1 a ON z or y STEREO LINK Owner s Manual Legal Notice Fill out and Return Warranty Card to A Designs Audio Inc Warranty begins the day of purchase Your name will be placed on our mailing list unless otherwise requested for future updates and new product announcements A Designs Audio Inc reserves the right to make improvements or changes at any time to this product Warranty is void if opened by unauthorized personnel or enduser Published by A Designs Audio P O Box 4255 West Hills CA 91304 U S A Edition 1 0 2005 Copyright 2013 A Designs Audio Inc All Rights Reserved One Year Warranty Internal Parts 30 Day Limited Warranty Labor A Designs Audio Inc warrants that our hardware conforms substantially to the specifications contained in this manual when used in accordance these specifications for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase from A Designs Audio Inc or its authorized dealers In case of a valid warranty claim your sole and exclusive remedy and A Designs entire liability under any theory of liability will be at its option to repair or replace the product without charge or if not possible to refund the purchase price to you The warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product For warranty service contact A Designs Audio Inc at 818 716 4153 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization
3. 10 DIRECT COMP CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 STEREO LINK This Diagram is a SAMPLE of what we consider a good starting point start Make adjustments to your recording as need and find what works for you These sample settings are used on atypical R amp B session Settings will vary according to the style of music and your taste HM Compressor Nail Owner s Manual 5 Front 1 Threshold Knob 2 Meter Switch Gain Reduction and Level 3 In Out Switch 4 Filter Knob Off 250HZ 5 Hard Threshold Knob Off 18 6 Attack Knob 7 Release Knob 8 Gain Knob 9 Mix Control Knob 10 Stereo Link Switch Gain and Mix Control is independent when in stereo link mode 11 LED Indicators 12 Power Switch 13 Power Indicator Light 6 HM2 Compressor Nail Owner s Manual Functions continued Back 14 15 16 17 18 19 O Fuse 4 Amp 120V C Fuse Amp 230V www adesignsaudio com O Fused4 Amp 100V MADE BY A DESIGNS AUDIO AC Power Connector Fuse Box Fuse Amperage XLR Outputs balanced XLR Inputs balanced Serial Number HM2 Compressor Nail X serv no J O Al S INPUT CH 1 Owners Manual 7 Recall Sheet RE CALL SHEET THRESHOLD HARD THRESHOLD ATTACK GAIN THRESHOLD HARD THRESHOLD ATTACK GAIN 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 acs as se O e 4 3 4 4 s 0 8 noH 2 d AT 3 DOC at ani u sf 2e 8 A 8 2e 8 2e es ES 8 2e 8 7 7 1 D 1 1 9 3 1 n
4. RMA number After obtaining the RMA number ship defective product to A Designs Audio Inc P O Box 4255 West Hills CA 91304 Write RMA number on outside of shipping box Be sure to include your name address phone number copy of original sales invoice and detailed description of the problem A Designs Audio Inc will not accept responsibility for loss or damage in shipping Warranty is void if product serial numbers have been removed or if the product has been damaged by abuse or unauthorized modification and repair There are no user serviceable parts inside THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED A DESIGNS AUDIO INC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY UNLESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT PURCHASERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN INNO EVENT WILLA DESIGNS AUDIO INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCREMENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT INCLUDING LOST PROFITS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY EVEN IF A DESIGNS AUDIO INC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES A Designs A Designs Audio Inc and HM2 Compressor are trademarks of A Designs All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
5. ature want to draw your attention to is the Mix Switch Some of today s units have what they refer to as a Wet Dry switch This allows you to hear your audio with compression and without But in the case of the Nail the Mix feature allows you to have the best of both worlds with an In Out Switch and Mix Control With the Mix Control you can dial in as much of the compression OR as little compression has you need into the signal path You still can have the wet dry by simply dialing in No compression or All compression So what you achieve is mixing the Nail s compression with your original signal This feature makes the Nail a valued tool for any studio So explore the endless possibilities the Nail has to offer HM Compressor Nail Owner s Manual 3 Features aa Solid State Tube Design e Custom Milled Aluminum Knobs e Custom Milled Aluminum Face Plate Dual Rack Mount Balanced XLR Outputs Threshold Hard Threshold Filter to 250HZ Attack Release Gain Mix LED Indicators switchable to Stereo Gain Reduction Switch for meters Carling Toggle Power Switch e Red Jewel Power Indicator In Out Switch Dual Channel In line with our company policy of continuous development the above features are subject to change without notice 4 HM2 Compressor Nail Owner s Manual TECHNICAL DATA Mix Direct Compressor Complete Bypass to Complete Compres
6. s 1 1 9 o o OFF 8 o o 0 o oF ns o o o FILTER RELEASE Mix 3 FILTER RELEASE MIX 3 METER 1 4 2 a M g 3 METER we 4 3S VE 4 4 50HZ E 5 50HZ gt GR LEVEL aut an 3 GR _ Leve end fF SS 3 10HZe Q 2 O 8 2e 2 a 10HZe 3 2e 8 20 O 2 NC our 1 9 1 4 n C our 1 9 y 1 diae of oz o o ps cow ON OFF ind OFF asoHz o o DRE COMP A Designs quality without compromise A DESIGNS AUDIO INC PRO AUDIO P O Box 4255 West Hills CA 91304 USA 818 716 4153 www adesignsaudio com
7. sion NOSE aural eke wean sca eite Ae eg 89dbu Balanced Output XLR Balanced Input XLR Clipping 2 20dbu Filter in a e eomm ommo moo 8HZ Starting Point to 250HZ Channel Isolation 1Khz 90 dB Variable Ratio Design Self Adjusting Frequency Response 3Hz to 50Khz Power Requirements 120 230 VAC 23 Watts Dimensions 19 X 3 5 X 10 Weight 10lbs 12 lbs shipping weight In line with our company policy of continuous development the above specifications are subject to change without notice START SETTINGS DIAGRAM THRESHOLD HARD THRESHOLD ATTACK GAIN THRESHOLD HARD THRESHOLD ATTACK GAIN 5 5 5 5 5 2 B E 5 5 MEA 4 e 6 6 6 4 6 4 6 e a 6 4 6 AS WO 3 et 3 7 R 3 23 E 5 T 3 a c enti m di cue Tc e zu 2 8 8 2 8 8 5 2 8 le 8 7 4 7 40 o 3 6 1 a 1 o 1 0 10 OFF 18 0 10 0 10 f 0 10 OFF 18 0 10 0 10 FILTER RELEASE MIX 1 FILTER RELEASE MIX METER 1007 45 5 4 54 4 METER 100HZ 4 5 jg a 5 4 50HZ p 50HZ GR LEVEL 9 s s m ae GR LEVEL P at 3 25 180HZ n 180HZ 10HZ e e 2 8 2 2 LL 10HZe e 2 8 20 2 IN OUT ye e 19 3 IN OUT 9 eg e 93 E OFF 250HZ 0 10 DIRECT COMP ON OFF OFF 250HZ 0
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