Specifications

MICRO
LIMITER@cont'd
compression
ratio.
This ratio
is indicated by the
input LED's
in
conjunction
with
the
graph
on
the
front of the unit.
The release time control determines
how
quickly
the
limiter
recovers from a signal applied
to the
input. Farthest to
the
left is
the
fastest release time
while full to the
right is the slowest.
The output control
is
provided
for
matching levels so that
no
signal
level is lost due to the effects of
limiting.
An in/out
switch
allows
you
to bypass the
MIGRO
LIMITER
for
comparison
purposes,
if necessary.
Operation
Although specific operation of the
MICRO LIMITER
will vary
per
instrument or effect desired, basic operation of
the
MICRO
LIMITER is
the same.
First,
apply a signal to
the unit's
right
or
left
input
jack
(or
both
jacks
for
stereo),
taking care to use
the
same
side
for
the output.
Depress
the
in/out
switch
to the
"in"
position.
To
determine the
right
amount of
limiting, it is
best to
look
at the
meters
on
your
console or
tape machine
and
listen
to the
results.
This is
covered
more in
the
next
section
(see
application).
Be
aware that
too much limiting will
cause the
program
material
to
seem dulland
lifeless.
Next,
adjust the release time
by starting
with
the control
full
to
the
left
(counterclockwise).
This is
the
most
critical adjustment
so
it
must
be
made
carefully
for
best
results. As
a
general
rule,
signals that are
percussive
or
have
a
high
treble
content
(like
drums) should
have a
shorter
release
time,
or the control set
more
to the
left. Program
that contains a
lot
of
low
frequencies
(like
bass) should
have
a
longer release
time, or the control
set
more
to the
right.
Care should be taken
when
the
release
control
is
set too
far to
the
left
(release
time too short) as
this setting
may result
in
a