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Release knob and field: Sets the amount of time it takes to return to 0 compression,
after the signal falls below the threshold.
Auto button: When the Auto button is enabled, the release time dynamically adjusts
to the audio material.
Limiter button: Turns limiting for the main channels on or off.
Threshold knob and field: Sets the threshold for the limiter on the main channels.
Main Compressor Threshold sliders and fields: Set the threshold level for each
channel—including the LFE channel, which also has independent controls.
Main Output Levels sliders and fields: Set the output level for each channel—including
the LFE channel, which has independent controls.
Surround Compressor LFE Parameters
The Surround Compressors LFE section provides the following parameters:
Ratio knob and field: Sets the compression ratio for the LFE channel.
Knee knob and field: Sets the knee for the LFE channel.
Attack knob and field: Sets the attack time for the LFE channel.
Release knob and field: Sets the release time for the LFE channel.
Auto button: When the Auto button is enabled, the release time automatically adjusts
to the audio signal.
Threshold knob and field: Sets the threshold for the limiter on the LFE channel.
Limiter button: Enables and disables limiting for the LFE channel.
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