THE COMPRESSOR
The JOEMEEK compressor was designed to use the apparent deficiencies of
the older technology providing a powerful artistic tool for the creative engineer.
. Joe Meek used to say, "If it sounds right, it is right!”
To a lot of his contemporaries he went way over the top with overloading the
record electronics on his 'Lyrec' recorder, and swathing his less-than perfect
singers in bathroom echo and reverb, but his artistic use of non linear
compression was masterly.
CONNECTIONS.
Inputs and outputs are balanced line level but can be operated unbalanced
without loss of quality.
. If using unbalanced circuits, it is essential to ground the unused audio
connection, i.e.; pin 3 on the XLRs or the 'ring' on the jacks.
The XLR and standard 1/4 inch jack connections are in parallel so should not
be used at the same time. Inputs are high impedance and outputs are low
impedance (as is normal for all good outboard equipment).
OPERATION.
Connect inputs and outputs and plug in mains cable NOTE: THERE IS NO
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH. When the unit is powered, the meter needle will
be at '0' and either the red or the blue indicator will be on.
Compression is active when the blue light is on.
Set the controls as follows:
SLOPE to number 3
IN/OUT SWITCH to 'IN' (blue light)
ATTACK to fast; full anti-clockwise.
RELEASE to medium; halfway
REAR PANEL OUTPUT GAIN CONTROL set at or near full.
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