PRESONUS
B A S I C O P E R A T I N G P R O C E D U R E S
Setting CompressionAmount
Your COMP16 was designed with a fixed threshold mode of operation. This differs from other compressors in the fact that there is no threshold control. This offers the unique ability to immediately hear the sometimes subtle differences between presets which each have unique threshold settings. In setting the compression amount, always begin with the Input control all the way counter-clockwise (-20dB), and slowly increase the input until the Gain Reduction meters begin to register the compression activity. The more you crank up the Input the more compression your signal will experience. Always pay close attention to the best judge of your sound, your ear. You should also frequently remove the compression from the signal using the Bypass button to listen to the changes in your sound. In modern recording practice, it is customary to adjust the Output control such that the Input and Output level are of equal amounts according to the Output/Gain Reduction meter. This gives you an equal level output so that you can switch processing in and out to compare difference.
