Akai Hexacomp C2M Specifications download pdf (Page 2)

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The C2M ‘Hexacomp’ is actually six compressors in one convenient effects

pedal in a sturdy retro-styled stomp box. Unlike other compressor pedals that

affect the full frequency range, each compressor in the Hexacomp is tuned to

a specific frequency allowing you control the depth of compression for different

frequencies. Thus, for example, you can apply more compression to high or

mid frequency components in the sound whilst leaving the low end less affected.

This is particularly useful for bassists as higher frequencies can be heavily

compressed without the low notes losing their ‘punch’. The Hexacomp can

also be used to control your sound in ways not possible with conventional

compressor pedals.

Also, the Hexacomp’s ‘true’ bypass system completely switches out the inter-

nal circuitry via a special relay ensuring that your original signal comes out

clean and without any coloration of its tonal quality when the effect is bypassed.

OUTPUT INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

COMPRESSION

MIX LEVEL

DC IN

DC 9V

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

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OUTPUT

This connects to your amp or the input of another effect unit.

DC IN

Plug the MP-9 9-volt AC adaptor in here (sold separately).

NOTE: The use of an AC adaptor is highly recommended if you plan

using the Hexacomp for prolonged periods of time.

INPUT

Plug your guitar or bass in here.

NOTE: This unit does not have a power switch. The unit is turned on

while the plug is connected to the INPUT jack even when the effect

is bypassed.

When being used with a battery, to prevent unnecessary battery

consumption, you should unplug your guitar/bass from the INPUT

jack when not in use.

ON Indicator

This illuminates when the effect is switched on.

OUTPUT control

This sets the overall output level of the effect.

INPUT control

This sets the input signal’s level.

MIX LEVEL sliders

These set the output level of each compression frequency.

Since the output level increases when COMPRESSION gain/depth is

increased in each frequency band, the MIX LEVEL sliders can be used

to compensate for this and to balance the different compressors’ outputs.

COMPRESSION sliders

These set the gain/depth of each compressor unit. The higher the slider

is moved, the more the compression.

LED (red) indicators

These light up when compression is applied at the various frequency

ranges. When you don’t want compression to be applied to a particular

frequency, set its COMPRESSION gain low so that the LED indicator do

not light.

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FOOTSWITCH

Switches the effect on and off. When the effect is switched off, the input

signal comes out clean without any coloration as the ‘true’ bypass system

ensures that the input signal is not routed through the internal effect circuit.

NOTE: The battery case is located at the bottom.

OPERATION

1. Connect the OUTPUT jack to your amp or the input of another effect unit.

2. Connect your guitar or bass (or the output of another effects pedal) to the

INPUT jack.

3. Turn your system on.

4. Press the footswitch to switch the effect on (the ON LED will illuminate).

5. While playing your guitar or bass, adjust the output level with the OUTPUT

control.

• The INPUT control sets the input signal level.

• The COMPRESSION sliders set the gain (depth) of compression for each

of the frequency ranges. The LED indicator illuminates when the compression

effect is applied at each frequency. If you don’t want a particular frequency

to have compression, move the appropriate COMPRESSION slider down

so that the LED does not illuminate.

• The MIX LEVEL sliders set the output level of each compressor unit. When

the depth of compression is increased using the COMPRESSION sliders,

the output level for each frequency is raised. Use the MIX LEVEL sliders to

compensate for this.

NOTE: The sound may distort and/or excessive compression may be

applied if the input level is set too high.

PHASING EFFECT

As the Hexacomp allows the setting of compression gain/depth individually for

each compressor unit, the decay time becomes different depending on the

frequency component of the input signal. This allows you to create a unique

phase effect that changes its characteristic according to the sound or the way

guitar/bass is played.

Since the setting of sliders and the tone of input signal change the result of this

phase effect, try the various combinations to find your favorite settings.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Functions: Effect On/Off

Connectors: INPUT (Input impedance: 300k ohms or

more/Effect On, True Bypass/

Effect Off)

OUTPUT (Output impedance: 1k ohms or

less/Effect On, True Bypass/Effect

Off)

DC IN (9 Volts)

Controls: INPUT

OUTPUT

COMPRESSION x 6

MIX LEVEL x 6

Footswitch (Effect On/Off)

Indicators: LED x 7 (Effect ON, compression x 6)

Power requirements: 9V DC/80mA 9V Alkaline battery, AC adaptor

MP-9 (optional)

Dimensions: 134 (W) x 175 (D) x 77 (H) mm

Weight: 1,350g

Accessories: Operator’s Manual, Battery (9V)

Options: AC adaptor MP-9

NOTE: The battery included is for trial purposes only and it may not last

long. The average lifetime of a battery in the Hexacomp varies according

to conditions but is about 3 hours with a fresh alkaline battery. The MP-9

AC adaptor is therefore recommended.

• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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