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Page 32 User manual P1 Audio Processor
the start of a vocal phrase then try decreasing the attack time (turn
the knob clockwise).
If you feel that the vocal performance is still a bit uneven, try
increasing the ratio control until you get a more even result. Be
careful not to go too far or you will kill all the dramatic effect which
the vocalist is trying to achieve.
Altering the attack and ratio controls has some effect on the amount
of compression achieved so you may have to readjust the threshold
control if you find the gain reduction meter reading is moving too far
from the desired level.
Electric basses : many electric basses whether DI’d or recorded by
mik’ing the bass amp loudspeaker can have a very uneven recorded
sound. Compression is a very common and useful way to deal with
this problem.
Before switching in the P1’s compressor, adjust the settings of the
threshold, attack and ratio controls as shown below.
Now switch in the
compressor. As the threshold
is set to 0dB there will be no
audio effect. Now slowly turn
up the threshold control until
the gain reduction meter is
peaking at around 8dB. This
should be enough for most
bass recording but don’t be
afraid to use more if it gives a
tighter sound. Now let’s turn
to the attack and ratio
settings.
If you feel you’ve achieved a nice even bass sound but that it’s lost
some of it’s punch, try increasing the attack time (turn control anti-