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Andy Timmons, long-time user and fan of the Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter, suggested to Carl to create a Compressor/Limiter with two presets, so that he had a preset for more subtle rhythm parts, and a preset with more hard compression and sustain for other parts as solos without having to take up real-estate on the board for two Compressor/Limiters.
Type: Pedals & Effects
The result is a two-preset option for Compression Rate and Level. In order to save knobs and to be as user-friendly as possible, the Threshold and Response settings are fixed for both presets, leaving the pedal with only six knobs, the Threshold and Response being 6mm miniature knobs.
As a useful extra feature we incorporated a ¼” jack for remote switching the presets (Latching).
As something new, the Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature Compressor/Limiter incorporates the newly developed DC/DC converter circuitry. This enables us to run the pedal with +-12V internally, which is necessary in order to maintain the same sonic quality and headroom as on the “old” Compressor/Limiter using a regular 9V DC 200mA power supply.
The Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature Compressor/Limiter has been developed to incorporate the same features, sonic clarity, quietness, and performance of the best studio compressor/limiters. Spend a little time with us here in the manual and you can learn some of the basics of compression and limiting, and how to get the most out of your pedal.
Power Requirements
The Andy Timmons Compressor/Limiter comes with the innovative Carl Martin DC/DC circuitry that delivers internally +-12V regulated. Power consumption: max. 130 mA Power supply: 9 V DC (regulated), 200 mA minimum, 2.1 mm female plug, center negative (-) PLEASE NOTICE: It’s not possible to use battery, only external power supply (not included) ATTENTION: Please Use DC Power Supply Only! Failure to do so may damage the unit and void the warranty.
Input……..........……........ 1M Ohm
Output………………........ 200 Ohm
S/N Ratio......................... 105 dB (clean out)
THD distortion.................. 0,05%
Threshold Range............. 60 dB
Compression Range........ from 1:1 to 1:00
Responce Range............ from 125 mS to 12,5 mS
Gain Range..................... +-20 dB
Dimensions .................... 120 (W) x 95 (D) x 56 (H) mm 4.72” (W) x 3.74” (D) x 2.2” (H) Weight............................. 420g / 0,94lbs