Technical data

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Release
This gure is based on a very fast Attack time; the Gain reduction is at -7dB. The Burst lasts for 25ms
and then follows the Release phase with time parameters of dierent length. The linear charac-
teristic of the Release curve is very easy to see here. Because of the utilized circuit the Attack time
must always be added to the Release time. The advantage is that in combination with long Attack
settings you can use even the fastest Release settings without generating unwanted artifacts.
REFERENCE - Release & Auto Fast Release
Auto Fast Release
In this case the Auto Fast function was activated at a Release time of 400ms (green curve). It is
easy to see that directly after the Burst the Release time becomes very fast (only 20ms) and then
returns to its original setting. This has two eects: rstly, the level in a period of 500ms after the
Burst becomes 2,5dB louder and secondly the Release phase is already completed after 250ms. In
practice this means an apparent increase in loudness without the distortion usually generated by
constantly fast Release times.
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