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Detailed Parameters
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(for more delayed, gradual compression). A very fast ATTACK setting will cause the ProVocal™
to act like a peak limiter even though RMS detection circuitry is used. Slower ATTACK settings
cause the ProVocal™ to act like an RMS or averaging detecting compressor/limiter.
Compressor - Release - 1 to 99 (360-5dB/sec)
The RELEASE control sets how fast the compression circuit returns the input to its original level.
The RELEASE rate is from FAST (where compression follows the envelope of the program mate-
rial very tightly) to SLOW (for very smooth compression).There is no absolute
right way to set
the ATTACK and RELEASE controls. However, in general, you will want them set slow enough
to avoid pumping or breathing sounds caused when background sounds are audibly modulat-
ed by the dominant signal energy, yet the release must be fast enough to avoid suppression of
the desired signal after a sudden transient or loud note has decayed.
Note : ATTACK and RELEASE controls operate together and in conjunction with the RATIO con-
trol. Changing one control may necessitate changing another setting.
De-Esser/Gate - De-Ess Frequency - 1 to 99 (800Hz-8kHz)
This parameter is used to set the frequency that the De-Esser module will process.
De-Esser/Gate - De-Ess Amount - 1 to 99
This parameter is used to set the overall sensitivity amount of the De-Esser module.
De-Esser/Gate - Gate Threshold - 1 to 60 (-55dBu - +5dBu)
Adjusting the this control sets the level at which the gate will open and allow the signal at
the input to pass through to the output. Turning the knob fully counter clockwise (to off)
allows the gate to pass all signals unattenuated, effectively bypassing the gate. Turning the
knob fully clockwise causes the gate to attenuate input signals below +10dBu. The amount
of attenuation depends on the setting of the depth control.
De-Esser/Gate - Gate Ratio - 0 to 99
This parameter is used to control the amount that all signal below the threshold will be
reduced.
De-Esser/Gate - Gate Release - 1 to 99 (360-5dB/sec)
Adjusting the RELEASE control sets how fast the gate opens once the input signal rises above
the threshold. The release rate is from .01 seconds (fully counter clockwise) to 3 seconds (fully
clockwise).
Chorus/Flanger - Type - CH or FL
This parameter is used to select either the Chorus or Flanger effect.
Chorus/Flanger - Speed - 0-99
This parameter is used to set the speed of the Chorus or Flanger effect.
Chorus/Flanger - Depth - 0-99
This parameter is used to set the depth of the Chorus or Flanger effect.
Chorus/Flanger - Mix - 1-94
This parameter is used to set the amount of Chorus/Flanger effect that is mixed with the dry
signal.