Overview

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus ACP-88 multi-channel dynamics processor. Your processor was designed using state of the art components to deliver crystal clear compression and noise gating for an infinite period of time. We believe the ACP-88 to be an exceptional sounding unit and an exceptional value. Feel free to contact us at 1-800-750-0323 anytime for any reason. We value your suggestions and your comments. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and feel the best way to accomplish this task is by listening to the experts on our gear, our valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of our products.

Please pay close attention to how you connect your ACP-88 to your system. Improper grounding is the most common cause of noise problems found in studio or live sound systems. We urge you to scan this manual before hooking up your ACP-88 to become familiar with its features and various applications.

Good luck and enjoy your ACP-88!

1 . 2 FEATURES

The following is a summary of your ACP-88’s features:

?Eight Compressors/Limiters. Each channel of your ACP-88 contains an audio Compressor that can also be setup as a Limiter by varying the ratio of compression. You have broad control over Threshold, Ratio, Attack and Release for each processor. You can select between Auto or Manual Attack and Release curves and Hard or Soft Knee compression types (refer to the application section of this manual for a quick tutorial on compression/limiting). The Compressor will prove to be very useful in many situations such as recording instruments or vocals that vary in loudness, or setting it up as a limiting device before your digital recorder to prevent distorting your digital recorder’s inputs. Live sound system processing is another great application where your ACP-88 can really take control.

?Eight Dynamic Noise Gates. Each channel of your ACP-88 has a separate dynamic noise gate that can be used to Gate an entire