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Compressor/Limiter

When turned to 1:1, the compressor/limiter section

is inactive. Turning the control clockwise increases

the compression ratio, giving a true limiter at the fully

clockwise position. The compressor normally has

an ‘over-easy’ characteristic – pressing the button re-

places this with a ‘hard knee’ characteristic, providing

an alternative for some instruments.

Whenever a signal exceeds the level set by this

control, the compressor will start to act at the ratio set

by the RATIO control. The THRESHold and RATIO

controls also provide automatic make-up gain, so as

you lower the threshold and introduce more com-

pression, the output level is increased, maintaining

a steady output level regardless of the amount of

compression.

Changes the release curve from logarithmic to linear.

This also raises the threshold by 6dB.

Provides a faster attack time (3mS for 20dB gain re-

duction). When off the attack time is slower and less

aggressive (30mS for 20dB gain reduction).

Sets the time constant (speed) with which the

compressor returns to normal gain settings once the

signal has passed its maximum.

RATIO

THRESH

LIN REL

FAST ATT

RELEASE