Front Panel Description and Controls (cont.)
4.IN/OUT button - This switch enables you to quickly hear the
5.THRESHOLD control - The THRESHOLD control has a range of
8.RELEASE control - The RELEASE control determines how fast or slow a compressed segment returns to its original volume. The available range is from .05 to 4 seconds. This control when used correctly creates either a
9.AUTO/MANUAL switch - By activating the AUTO switch to the ON position, the attack and release controls are handled by the
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6.RATIO control - This control determines the RATIO of change in output level to changes in input level for all signals above threshold. The numbers printed around the RATIO control are calibrated in dB and indicate the increase in input (above threshold) required to produce a 1db increase in output. This can be expressed conveniently as a ratio. If the output remains constant no matter how high the input level, we have an infinite input/output ratio.
NOTE: It should be remembered that the RATIO control has no effect on signals which are below threshold. There is a common but incorrect notion that limiting always implies the use of an infinite ratio. Although there are times when an infinite ratio is desirable, there will be situations where infinite, or "hard", limiting action is neither appropriate nor necessary.
7.ATTACK control - ATTACK controls how fast the compressor reacts to signals passing over the threshold point. The available range is from 0.1 to 200 ms. This control when used correctly creates either a smooth or abrupt signal process.
10.OUTPUT LEVEL control - OUTPUT Level control is provided to fully cut or restore up to
NOTE: When the unit is in the BYPASS mode the output control still functions.
11.GAIN REDUCTION meter - This
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12.LEVEL EXPANSION meter - This
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