Applications
signal too low.
If the 262 is “post fader” (i.e., the 262 is connected to mixer inserts so that the compression effect occurs after the level set by the mixer channel’s volume fader), adjusting the mixer’s volume fader changes the input level and the amount of compression. If you would rather have this volume fader control out- put, we suggest you set up the compressor directly between the source and the mixer channel’s input. This way, you can use the instrument’s volume control to define the input level and amount of compression and the mixer’s volume fader to change only the overall volume of the track.
Musical Instruments (e.g., Electric Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Electric-
Acoustic Instruments)
The output of an electric guitar is sometimes not “hot” enough to drive the 262’s INPUT. When this is the case, you should use the “PREAMP OUT” of your guitar amp (if so equipped), or the output of some other device that is designed to accept
With most setups these
Keyboards, samplers, drum machines and sound modules typically produce a
Note: DO NOT CONNECT the output of a power amp or the speaker out of an instrument to the input of the 262. Severe damage to system components may result.
Patch Bay
In the studio, the 262 may be connected to a patch bay to allow it to be patched anywhere in the studio system.
Sound Reinforcement
To compress a live mix or to protect loudspeakers, connect the 262 between the source (mixing board or distribution amp) and the power amp(s). If multi- way loudspeakers with
Specific Applications
Note: The following control settings for each application are suggested as a starting point. Adjust them for your requirements.
Smoothing Out Variations in Microphone Levels
Variations in signal level can occur when the distance between a vocalist and a
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