TC electronic SDN BHD M3000 user manual Additional Effects Compressor, Out Gain

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ADDITIONAL EFFECTS - COMPRESSOR

Compressor

A Compressor is meant to reduce the dynamic content of the Input signal, and thereby keep a more constant level. When the Input signal exceeds the Threshold, the Compressor starts to reduce the signal according to the ratio. The Ratio describes how much the signal is reduced, e.g. a Ratio at 2:1 means that for every 2dB the signal exceeds the Threshold, only 1dB comes out.

COMPRESSOR

Threshold

When the Input level exceeds the Threshold, the Compressor will be activated. This means that the lower the Threshold, the more compression you will get.

COMPRESSOR

Ratio

The Ratio of the gain reduction. Example: When the Ratio is set to 4:1 it means that for every 4dB the Input level rises, the Output level increases by only 1dB.

Attack

Attack is the amount of time the Compressor uses to reach the gain reduction specified by the Ratio parameter. Example: The Input signal rises to 4dB above Threshold in no time, with the Ratio set to 4:1 and the Attack set to 20ms. The Compressor will now use 20ms to reach a 3dB gain reduction - giving you 1dB on the output side for every 4dB the signal rises above the Threshold point.

Release

Release sets the fallback time from when the Input signal falls below Threshold until the Compressor reaches no gain reduction.

Out Gain

The Gain parameter makes it possible to compensate for the loss of level in the Compressor. This is also known as “Makeup” gain.

Out Level

Controls the Output level of the block.

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Contents M3000 Page Important Safety Instructions ServiceFor the customers in Canada Certificate Of ConformityTable of Contents Page Main Features Algorithms in the M3000 are IntroductionFront Panel OverloadEngine 1 or Recall Rear Panel PdifSignal Flow Recalling a Preset RecallRecall Displays Factory/User Presets Preset banksCombined Recall Index feature in the Recall Mode Recall & SnapshotsSnapshots Store Storing a User preset and handling preset namesUsing a Memory Card Combined StoreReverb Wizard Input SignalSignal Optical ThruStatus Bit DitherLevels Menu RangesDual Mono RoutingParallel LinkedCreate your own Vocal Reverb Routing & Studio Setup ExamplesUse two sends on your mixing console Two individual inserts on your mixing consoleUTILITY/MIDI How to move aroundPreset glide DisplaySecurity Memory BackupMidi Output Memory CopyMidi Monitor Press Shift followed by UTIL/MIDI to access Midi MonitorMidi Monitor & Midi Implementation Ll Midi ImplementationTempo Edit Expert modeExercise How to edit a preset EditDynamic Morphing Dynamic MorphingMorph direction Constructing a Reverb Preset with the VSS algorithms VSS IntroductionFinding the right Early Type & Size for your track To use the M3000 as a Stereo ReverbVSS Introduction Mixing the Reverb Out Levels Pre Delay versus Rev DelayOverview of the VSS Reverb Section Modulation of the Reverb TailVSS for Film and Post Production Vssfp & VsssrVssfp Film and Post Vsssr Surround Vsssr SurroundVSS3 Reverb VSS3Reverb Programs Early ReflectionsReverb tail ModulationSpace Mod VssgateReverb Mod VSSGateGate Type ColorLow Cut Low Xover RevBalLmid Decay Low DecayReverb Modulation Early Type Several types Vssfp Film & PostVssfp Reverb Early PosRev Width Modulation Front Decay Front DelayRear Delay Rear DecayRev Depth Reverb Mod R.E ReflectionsREV-3 Rev-3Additional Effects Delay & Pitch DelayPitch Band width Additional Effects EQFrequency EQ levelAdditional Effects Chorus & Flanger ChorusFlanger Tremolo LFO Phase 0, 90 or 180ºAdditional Effects Flanger & Tremolo Cross FeedbackAdditional Effects Phaser & EXPANDER/GATE PhaserExpander/Gate Additional Effects Compressor CompressorOut Gain Additional Effects DE-ESSER De-esserReset all presets Appendix the ResetReset System Parameters Store User DefAppendix Self Test Appendix Troubleshooting Appendix Glossary DitheringAppendix Technical Specifications Technical Specifications are subjectTo change without notice Appendix Midi Implementation Chart Control ChangeJack unbalanced XLR Midi CablePedal Cable Jack balanced XLRM3000 Preset List Top 20 PresetsPreset #21 to HallsBallad Drums Medium Vocal Hall Club Carib Bright Slap ReverbLong Pre Dly Medium Guitar Hall Vocal For Thin Voice Big Empty Club116 Large Hall Clear 114 Sweet Basil Vocal R.E 115 Blackface Amp Preset #137 toRooms 117 Soupy Ballad VerbPlates Delayed HallPreset #191 to Bossa Nova Perc Room R.EGated Reverb Presets ClubsOther Algorithms Vssfp Presets Ultra small reverb presets Indoor Mini Presets #251 toSmall rooms and spaces Indoor Small 301 Wine Cellar M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List Block of dedicated nature area reverbs Vsssr algorithm presets Effect reverb settingsCombined presets M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List