Specifications

MICRO
LIMITER@cont'd
3.
Allow an
instrument
to be
recorded
hotter onto
tape
by
preventing
transients
(high
level
peaks)
from
pinning
the
meter.
4. Make
a
vocal or
instrument
"sit"
better
in the
mix
by
decreasing
the signal
peaks
and
increasing
the
lower
volume
parts.
This actually
enables
the signal
to
be
made significantly
louder
in
the
mix while
increasing
the overall
signal
level meter
only slightly
5.
lncrease the
"punch"
of
certain
instruments such
as bass
or
drums,
by allowing
the
peak
portion
of the
signal
through
while
limiting the
rest.
6.
lncrease the sustain
of an
instrument such as electric
guitar
by
compressing
its
dynamic
range.
7. Stop distortion
due to temporary
overloading
by controlling
transients.
In the examples
below,
we
can
bypass the
normal technical
explanations
by simply
watching the
meters
and
listening.
This
will
get you
the best
results from
your
MICRO LIMITER
with the
least amount of
hassle.
MICRO
LIMITER
for adding
punch
to an
instrument
Adjust the
input
control
until the
instrument
(or
instruments)
begins to brighten
on the attack
portion
of
the signal.
This
should
be at about
the
first red LED.
Be
careful
not
to
limit
the signal
too
much
as
it will
start to
become
very dull and
lifeless.
Also,
be
careful as
to the setting
of the
Release control
(Remember:
more
bass
=
longer setting).
The
MICRO
LIMITER, unlike
any other
limiter on the
market,
is
optimized
for rhythm section
work
(bass
and drums)
allowing
you
to add
the
maximum
punch
while
keeping
undesirable
side effects to
a
minimum. See
figure 7
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