User's Manual

108
Tutorials
109
Technical
Information
Overview
Controls &
Connections
Recording
Multiple
Mixers
Stereo Mix
Stereo Limiter. Just as the name implies, this is a hard limiter, or “brick wall,” setting—ideal for
controlling the level to a two-track mixdown deck or stereo output.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
5.5 dB 7.1:1 0.001 ms 98 ms
Contour. This setting fattens up the main mix.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-13.4 dB 1.2:1 0.002 ms 182 ms
Effects
Squeeze. This is dynamic compression for solo work, especially electric guitar. It gives you that
glassy “Tele/Strat” sound. It is a true classic.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-4.6 dB 2.4:1 7.2 ms 93 ms
Pump. This is a setting for making the compressor “pump” in a desirable way. This effect is good
for snare drums to increase the length of the transient by bringing the signal up after the initial
spike. It is very contemporary.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
0 dB 1.9:1 1 ms 0.001 ms
5 Tutorials
5.3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing
5.3.4 General Compressing Setting
Suggestions