Compressor

MartinL · 2014-11-27T16:41:49.000Z

How do you turn the compressor on for external signals? Or do you need a special cable I was using a normal quarter inch jack.

xidnpnlss · 2014-11-27T17:18:50.000Z

I think the opinion around here is that the input signal is too low to get a good mix with the compressor. I’ve asked before but haven’t heard back from anyone with any success. That’s not to say anyone hasn’t; it’s just my experience from trying myself and asking.

stutech · 2014-11-27T18:00:30.000Z

The compressor is always on for the external signal. The external input is a stereo input btw, if you plug a 1/4th inch mono jack you’ll only get the left channel…

Also, you need to give a really high gain signal to the external input in order to reach a usable range with the compressor IME. Not impossible at all, but you might need some external gain device (preamp, mixer etc) in order to output enough gain into the input.

MartinL · 2014-11-28T00:49:45.000Z

I have no sound at all from the inputs not even with a mixer!

stutech · 2014-11-28T09:00:47.000Z

Something’s certainly wrong as AFAIK you cannot even mute the external inputs? Perhaps a technical fault… Recheck all connections. But I fear that your AR might need servicing if the inputs really are silent…