TC electronic SDN BHD NDY-1 user manual Threshold, Level, Attack

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OPERATION

Compression Basics

A compressor is used to control the dynamic content of a signal. It can be used either for leveling out the signals dynamics (thus letting your guitar sound stand out clearer), or for immediately recognizable sustaining effects.

Illustration - Signal Compression

Compressor Parameters

6 – Threshold

Range: -40 dB to 0 dB

The THRESHOLD knob on the NOVA Dynamics pedal is equivalent to what is called “sustain” on many other pedals. Basically it sets the threshold level where the compressor kicks in. The lower the threshold, the less input level the compressor needs to start compressing and the more sustain you will get. Turn the THRESHOLD knob counter-clockwise for more compression (= lower threshold) and clockwise for less compression.

7 – Level

Any degree of compression, and especially “heavy” compression, will cause a reduction in output volume. Use the LEVEL knob to compensate for this or to even boost the signal.

8 – Attack

The Attack time is the response time of the Compressor. The shorter the Attack time, the sooner the Compressor will reach the amount of compression

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Contents NDY Nova Dynamics Page Table of Contents Introduction Nova Dynamics Contents Under PressureNova Dynamics Features Setup Example Mono + Dual Processing Setup Example Single Input Dual Output Setup Example PRE & Post Processing Setup Example Dual Inputs Ratio /rel OverviewInput Jacks PowerOn/Off Switches OperationAttack ThresholdLevel 11 + 14 Algorithm RatioMeter 12 + 15 Dry/Blend Clipping indicatorsCompressor Suggested Settings Suggested SettingsNoise Gate Basics Dry Blend function in the Noise Gate DampRelease 13 A/B toggle Operation & Suggested SettingsNoise Gate simple setup procedure Noise Gate Suggested SettingsManual Calibration Input Level CalibrationAutomatic Calibration Analog Inputs Environment Technical Specifications
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