Klark Teknik DN540 specifications What Is a Compressor?

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Chapter 2: What Is A Compressor?

	DN540
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Contents DN540 Page Important Safety Instructions Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Klark Teknik Page Precautions Safety warningsGeneral precautions PowerInstallation LocationAudio connections Radio frequency interference Class B deviceOptional equipment Safety equipmentSpecial accessories Precautions Contents Contents Introduction OverviewApplications IntroductionAbout this manual FeaturesFeatures Introduction What Is a Compressor? Principles of compressionUnwanted side effects What Is a Compressor?Uses of compression Unwanted side effects What Is a Compressor? Checking the mains fuse Getting StartedUnpacking Getting Started Connecting the power cableConnecting the audio cables Connecting the audio cables Sidechain inputsPowering the unit Connecting to unbalanced equipmentFront Panel DescriptionCompressor section Front PanelSwitch section Switch sectionFront Panel Mains input Channel connector sectionRear Panel Rear Panel Compressor Control Functions AttackMake up gain ReleaseRatio Compressor Control FunctionsThreshold ThresholdPresence Soft knee and hard knee Soft knee and hard knee graphsUsing The Compressor Modes of operationUsing The Compressor Manual mode with hard knee linear peakCompression limiting signal level graphs Modes of operationSimple compression auto mode Advanced compression manual modeStereo and multiple channel operation linking Stereo and multiple channel operation linkingSidechain Appendix a Application Notes Application Notes Appendix B Functional Block Diagram Functional Block Diagram COMPRESSOR-CHANNEL2Appendix C Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Appendix D Technical Specification Inputs FourTechnical Specification StorageAppendix E Crib Sheet Crib Sheet Appendix F Service Information Routine maintenanceCleaning Replacing the mains fuseService Information Equipment disposal