Threshold

Sets the point at which compression begins. Threshold for each stereo channel is set independently, since each channel has its own RMS detector, even in Link mode. In Auto Gain Make-up mode, the Threshold also affects the gain. Threshold is a continuous control.

Range

+10dBu to -20dBu (-12dBFS to -42dBFS)

Default 0dBu

Attack

Sets the attack time of each channel.

Range

.03ms, .1ms, .3ms, 1ms, 3ms, 10ms, 30ms

Default 1ms

Ratio

Sets the compression ratio of each channel. In Auto Gain Make-up mode, Ratio also affects the gain.

Range

1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1, inf:1

Default

4:1

Release

Sets the Release time of the compressor. When set to Variable, Release time is controlled by the Variable Release control, located to the right of the Release control.

Range

.05sec, .1sec, .2sec, .5sec, 1sec, 2sec, Variable

Default

.5sec

Variable Release

Controls the release time with a continuously variable knob . (Please note: Release control must be set to Variable.)

Range

.05 seconds to 3 seconds in steps of 0.01ms

Default

.5sec

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