Manual

f). The 'RELEASE' time in the compressor section will be adjusted for effect as well as the
'ATTACK' time.
g). In adjusting the compressor section always reference it to the PEAK LIMIT even if the
PEAK LIMIT is then switched out during operation. This maintains the optimum signal-noise
level in the system. When using the tighter slopes in the compressor the threshold will lie just
under the PEAK LIMIT in position -2 to -8 (20:1 to 3:1 ratios).
h). The compression slopes are calculated on a 15dB range of gain reduction. (i.e. the 2:1
ratio is established in the set-up procedure as 30:15). It will be found in practice that the initial
ratio in that position is more akin to 1:1.5 becoming slightly tighter as gain reduction
increases. Thus, if only 6dB of compression were required this will be softer than the ratio
indicated and the next position higher could be selected. In practice this will not be found of
great importance but it is useful to know of.
Side-Chain Access:
To allow 'Vocal Stressor' or 'ducking' type effects , the input to the compressor side-chains
may be accessed via the 1/4” TRS jacks on the rear panel. A 1/4” TRS cable will need to be
made or purchased with your preferred terminations on the send and return, this could be
XLR, TR/TRS, etc., depending on your connection needs. The send and return are
unbalanced. The side chain send must not see a lower impedance than 10K ohms (minimum
load of 10K ohms).
The pinout of the TRS jack is:
TIP: SEND
RING: RETURN
SLEEVE: GROUND
Note: prior to serial number 85, TIP and RING functions were reversed.