The CL-5000 from Nady is a dual channel compressor, expander/gate that includes a dynamic enhancer to compensate for high-frequency loss during heavy compression. The IKA (Interactive Knee Adaption) circuitry combines a traditional "Hard Knee" compressor concept with a "Soft Knee" feature.
The processor also includes an interactive AUTO processor and intelligent program detection. In the AUTO mode, the attack and release times are derived automatically from the program material, thus effectively eliminating common adjustment errors. Manual adjustment of the attack and release parameters is of course possible.
The IRC expander/gate provides an automatic expansion ratio, dependent on the program material. The response of conventional expanders can sometimes cut into the signal abruptly, often resulting in unacceptably greater attenuation than desired. With IRC, the expander is less critical of adjustment and more tolerant of useable signals only slightly above the noise floor.
Generous amounts of indicators provide visual feedback and the two channels can be coupled for true stereo operation. The unit is housed in a rugged single rack space enclosure and includes an internal universal power supply.