Manual
Table Of Contents
- The BOX Cover
- Table of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- 1.0 Overview
- 2.0 Input Channels 1-4
- 3.0 Summing Input Channels 1-16
- 4.0 Master Section
- 5.0 Stereo Program Master
- 6.0 527 Compressors
- 7.0 Auxiliary Masters
- 8.0 Cue Master
- 9.0 Talkback
- 10.0 Solo System
- 11.0 Monitoring Systems
- 12.0 VU Meters
- 13.0 Rear Panel Connections
- 14.0 Application Guide
- APPENDIX
- API “The BOX”
API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
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6.3.2 Compressor Configuration Controls
Knee
SOFT: Rounded response curve
• Gradual onset of compression (fade-in up to the set ratio)
• Similar to an “over-easy” type knee
• More transparent
HARD: Sharp response curve
• Immediate onset of compression (sudden transition to set ratio)
• More aggressive and noticeable
KNEE (SOFT-HARD): Toggles between soft and hard knee compression
• Changes the shape of the compression curve at the rotation point
• SOFT is selected when not engaged
• Hard is selected when engaged
• Illuminates when engaged