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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Why you need compression

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The difference between compressors and limiters

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The compression and limiting effects

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Limiters and PeakStopPlus™

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Features

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Connection To Your System

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Operating Controls

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Front Panel Description

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Rear Panel Description

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Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

OverEasy® and hard knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using the Compression Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using the Stereo Couple Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Using the Auto Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Setting the Attack and Release Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Using PeakStop®/PeakStopPlus® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Specific Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sidechain Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Technical Support/Factory Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Contents 162SLC o m p r e s s o r / L i m i t e r Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility Difference between compressors and limiters Why You Need a Compressor Difference Between Compressors and Limiters Compression and Limiting Effects Limiters and PeakStopPlus Features Page Connections Front Panel Controls Page Page With un-processed signal Page Rear Panel Page Using The Compression Control OverEasy And Hard KneeUsing The Auto Switch Using The Stereo Couple SwitchSetting The Attack And Release Controls Using PeakStop/PeakStopPlus Specific Applications Smoothing out variations in microphone levelsSidechain Applications 162SL as a line amplifierDe-Essing 162SL Page Warranty Factory ServiceTechnical Support Page Inputs Function Switches South Sandy Pkwy Sandy, Utah Phone 801 Fax 801