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Comp/Lim Parameters
All built-in Dynamics parameters can be adjusted using the
Channel Control section of the ACS, or on-screen.
Threshold
Increases or decreases the threshold level for the
built-in Comp/Lim.
Ratio
Increases or decreases the ratio for the built-in
Comp/Lim. The most extreme clockwise setting (100:1)
switches the process into Limiting mode.
Attack
Increases or decreases the attack time for the built-in
Comp/Lim.
Comp Knee
Increases or decreases the knee width for the
built-in Comp/Lim. A knee value of 0 provides a hard knee set-
ting; 100 provides a soft knee.
Release
Increases or decreases the release time for the built-in
Comp/Lim.
Make-Up Gain
Increases or decreases the make-up gain applied
by the built-in Comp/Lim.
In/Out
Takes the built-in Comp/Lim in or out of circuit (by-
pass). The Comp/Lim can be taken in or out of circuit using
the Channel Control In switch, or by clicking the Comp/Lim
button on-screen.
Side-Chain Keying
Provides side-chain and key listen.
Side-Chain features are available on-screen only. For details,
see “Side-Chain Keys and Filters” on page 131.
Comp/Lim Gain Reduction Meters
Three-segment gain reduction meters for built-in Comp/Lim
are located in each input channel strip. These provide con-
stant display of gain reduction being applied by the built-in
Comp/Lim from right to left, according to the following scale:
Six-segment gain reduction meters are provided in the ACS for
higher resolution metering of the currently selected channel
or Dynamics plug-ins.
Comp/Lim Defaults and Ranges
The following table lists the default values and ranges for the
built-in Comp/Lim:
Built-In Expander/Gate
One built-in Expander/Gate is available on each Input Chan-
nel. The Expander/Gate defaults to gate (Ratio of 100:1, the
maximum setting). It can be switched to Expander mode by
setting the Range to its minimum setting. Mono and stereo
processing are supported.
Expander/Gate parameters can be adjusted in the Channel
Control section of the ACS or on-screen.
To access expander/gate parameters:
1
Select one or more channels. (Built-in dynamics processing
is available on Input Channels only).
2
Press the
Exp/Gate
switch in the Channel Control section of
the ACS. The Exp/Gate switch LED lights yellow when en-
gaged, and Expander/Gate controls appear in the Channel
Control section.
Dynamics plug-ins can be taken in/out of circuit using the
the Channel Control In switch and software screen.
Channel Compressor/Limiter gain reduction meter scale
LED Gain Reduction Color
none 0 dB Off
1 (right) <= 3 dB Green
2 <= 6 dB Green
3 (left) <= 12 dB Green
See Chapter 14, “Metering.”
Comp/Lim (defaults to Compressor mode)
Parameter Default Minimum Maximum
Threshold 0 dB –40 dB +20 dB
Attack 10 ms 100 us 200 ms
Release 100 ms 10 ms 4 sec
Ratio 2:1 1.25:1 100:1
Knee 0 (hard) 0 100
Makeup Gain 0 dB –40 dB +20 dB
Expander/gate parameters in Channel Control
Channel Control
In
Attack Knee
Exp/Gate switch
E/G
Thresh Ratio Release Gain Key HF Key LF
User Input Plug-In EQ Comp/Lim Exp/Gate
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