The S com is a dual mono/stereo compressor designed to control signal levels in a variety of applications. The units logical design and layout make it simple to understand and easy to use. It offers distortion free audio with a predictable, usable range of control, whose effects range from undetectable to clearly identifiable.
Each channel of the S com combines an expander/gate, a compressor/limiter and a fully adjustable enhancer. This circuit reduces noise, increases loudness and recovers high frequencies that might otherwise be compromised when audio is heavily compressed. The compressor/limiter controls include threshold, ratio, attack, release and output. Or the user can switch to an auto function, which continuously analyzes the audio input, and automatically adjusts the attack and release parameters based on the changing level.
A Spectra switch on the S com adds a mid-band boost to the detector circuit to help smooth out harsh vocals. The expander/gate features a variable threshold control and switchable (fast/slow) release time. The gate's operation is easily visible with twin LEDs. Key input and key listen features provide for external triggering, or dynamically processing signals.