Sennheiser LSP 500 PRO Jog dial, Adjusts the compressor ratio RATIO, Use as, Ratio, Action, Slot

The operating menu

Display example when compressor is switched off

Display example when compressor is switched on

XX Press the MENU jog dial to open the compressor for the selected input.

XX Turn the MENU jog dial to switch the compressor for the selected input on or off.

The dotted area in the TH slider displays the level of the audio signal.

XX Configure the compressor using the jog dials that are assigned the following functions:

Jog dial	Action	Function
SLOT 3		Adjusts the compressor threshold (TH)
USB		Adjusts the compressor ratio (RATIO)

Setting recommendations for the compressor

XX Press the MENU jog dial to store your settings.

Use as ...	To ...	Ratio	Gain reduction
... leveler	... compensate for	1.2 to 2	The rain reduction
	volume differences, e.g.		should be between
	due to different talking		0 - 6 dB.
	distances to the mic or
	different speakers
... peak limiter	... compensate for	4 to 10	Normally, filesthere
	sudden signal peaks, e.g.		should be no gain
	due to throat-clearing or		reduction.
	touching the sound inlet
	basket

XX First, set the threshold to +6 dB.

XX Make the desired ratio settings according to the table.

XX During operation, slowly lower the threshold until the desired acoustic effect is achieved.

A gain reduction of more than 10 dB can cause an increased susceptibility to feedback. This is why the gain reduction should be continuously monitored, and, if necessary, adjusted during operation.

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