User Manual

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Comp/Gate
The Comp/Gate affects the incoming vocal dynamics. The Comp/Gate can be used
to smooth out a vocal performance by adjusting the output gain of the signal based
on the incoming amplitude of the vocal. The Gate function is useful for removing
background noise from the incoming signal, or for muting the signal when it falls
below a certain threshold. In order to turn the Comp/Gate row off, you need to
turn Type to OFF and Noise Gate to GATE OFF.
Type
cmp off
cmp hard
cmp soft
cmp softer
Turns the compressor off.
Abruptly reduces gain when the input level
rises above the threshold. (Hard knee)
Gently reduces gain when the input level rises
above the threshold. (Soft knee)
Very gently reduces gain when the input level
rises above the threshold. (Softer knee)
Ratio
Cratio x.x
The ratio (x.x) of the change in input level to
the change in output level, measured in decibels
(dB). For example, a 2:1 ratio means that for
every 2 dB the input level changes, the output
level changes 1dB. Range: 1.0 - 5.0
Warning: Using a high compression ratio
increases susceptibility to feedback due to the
higher gain used.
Threshold
Cmp thresh
This parameter determines the input level
of the “knee”. A value of 0 corresponds to 0
dB and a value of 99 corresponds to –40 dB.
Range: 0-99
Attack/
Release
Cmp rate
Controls how quickly the compressor begins
and ends its effect on the signal. Range: 1-9
Noise Gate
Gate off
Gate-xxDb
Turns the gate function off.
The Gate function triggers at –xx decibels.
Range: -80dB to -20dB