INPUT GAIN – sets the amount of audio amplification. Too little gain and the resulting sound will be too quiet; too much and the signal could
become distorted.
PEAK LED – lights 6dB below clipping.
COMPRESS – sets the level of signal (or "Threshold") above which the signal starts to be compressed.
SLOPE – sets the compression ratio applied to signals above threshold.
ATTACK – sets how quickly the compressor responds to peaks above threshold.
RELEASE – sets the time taken for the signal to return to its normal size after compression. In general, the longer the time, the less obvious the
compression.
MAKE UP GAIN – restores the level of the signal after compression.
COMP – switch turns the compressor on. The LED lights when active.
GR HOLD – freezes Gain Reduction at a constant level during gaps in the programme material (ie: prevents the compressor gain rising).
GR Hold ON – switch turns the GR Hold function on. The LED lights when active and changes color to indicate Hold status.
STEREO WIDTH – varies the perceived with of the programme material from Mono, to normal Stereo, to extra Wide.
Stereo Width ON – switch turns the Stereo Width function on. The LED lights when active.
VU METER – 8-Led bargraph shows the output signal level in dB at any given moment.
GR METER – 8-Led bargraph indicates the amount of gain reduction in dB, which is taking place at any given moment.
INPUTS – Balanced line level inputs on
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S/C INSERT – unbalanced "Send and Return" jack allows you to patch other pieces of equipment, into the compressor's control circuitry
OUTPUTS – Balanced line level outputs on
"
+4dBu/-10dBv – switch
"
¼ TRS jacks.
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¼ TRS jacks.
selects the operating level of the ¼ jack outputs, either to the profes4dBu level, or to the -10dBv semi-pro level.
8
9
ON
ON
+12
VU
GR
+8
+4
0
-4
-9
-15
-24
ON
STEREO
WIDTH
GR
HOLD
dB
+2
S
+15
W
-6
M
+8
+4
0
-2
-4
8
16
6
14
2
10
4
12
RELEASE
COMP
STEREO OPTICAL COMPRESSOR
COMPRESS
COMPRESS
SLOPE
ATTACK
MAKE UP
GAIN
INPUT
GAIN
0.3
3
2
0.1
1
sec
10
5
50
100
1
ms
3:1
10:1
1:1
5:1
2:1
-4
-20
+9
-15
-10
0
+4
+oo
dBu
-30
-50
-10
-20
-40
-25
dBu
+8
+20
0
+3
+16
+12
+5
dB
PEAK
2
m
c
+8
-8
+6
-6
+4
-4
+2
-2
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
POWER
12V AC
USE ONLY CORRECT
JOEMEEK POWER SUPPLY
OUTPUT
S/C INSERT
INPUT
mc2 STEREO COMPRESSOR
www.joemeek.com
DESIGNED IN THE UK FOR PMI AUDIO.
MADE IN CHINA.
EN55103
-10dBV
+4dBu
mc2 Controls at a Glance
