Apex Argos Sound Level Limiter (BRUKT)

You may need to apply to local regulations in matters of sound levels, or you simply wish to have a responsible attitude towards your
customers’ hearing, or you wish to protect your speaker system from abuse, or maybe you wish all of these combined.

Key features

• Directive 2003/10/EC "Noise at work"
• fixed installation: bar, theatre, concert venue, ...
• on the road: mobile DJ, live concert, ...
• sound or broadcast studio to limit the sound level on monitor system
• unique servo loop circuit allowing smooth operation (no compression or limiting artefacts in sound)
• proven to be most natural sounding leveller
• unique silence detection function with gain reduction hold circuit (avoiding pumping effect when sound comes back after a silence), ideal for live band
• 3 sound level detection modes: microphone, line or loudspeaker
• direct connection to power amplifier output and fast operation mode allowing use as speaker protection
• may work independently or combined with the Apex Hera to increase the functions and capabilities

General features

• choose between smooth and fast operation
• sound level and gain reduction indicators
• concealed and authority seal able set-up controls
• the 'Test' button on front panel confirms the correct installation by muting the audio signal
• choice between A-weighted and C-weighted filters
• built-in pink noise generator for calibration
• balanced 3-pin XLR and RCA (cinch) connectors at inputs and outputs

Anyhow you’d like to offer your customers nice, good sounding music without damaging their hearing. The Apex Argos sound level limiter
is regularly stated by the press and by our customers as the most natural sounding and smoothest level limiter available.

Argos will prevent your sound system from producing excessive sound levels, while keeping a clean sound at all times.
Argos’ unique servo-loop circuitry will preserve the whole audio signal quality and – very important – the entire dynamic range.

Its unique silence detector makes it an indispensable tool for live music performance as well as interrupted recorded music and it will prevent
pumping artefact after a pause period.

Setting up the Argos in fast mode and connecting it directly to your power amplifiers output, right in parallel with the speakers, will protect your
sound system against dangerous DJs, hard-rockers and extensive repair bills

Specifications

Input / Output

• Electronically balanced / floating
• RF suppression with LC filters
• Maximum level: +24 dBm
• Impedance: 10KOhm / 100 Ohm
• XLR-3 type connector
• connections: 1 ground, 2 hot (+), 3 cold (-)

Audio Specifications

• Frequency response: 10Hz - 40kHz + 0,2 dB
• TND + Noise: <0,1% typical <=0,02%
• Noise linear unbal. 22Hz-22kHz -95dBm
• "A"weighted -102dBm
• balanced -89dBm
• "A"weighted -95dBm
• "A" filter accurancy 27Hz-20kHz: +1,2dB
• Pink noise output level: -20dBm typical
• Pink noise flatness 10Hz-30kHz: +1dB
• Maximum gain reduction: 60dB
• Adjustment range
• Line output level setting: -46dBm / +6dBm
• Mic dBA setting: 60 / 112dBA
• Speaker: 12,5mW / 1800W @ 8 Ohm

General

• Dimensions 19 inch / 1 HU
• Supply voltage 220 - 240 Vac
• Safety requirements IEC-65
• Shipping weight 2,5 kg