Omnitronic CL-166, User Manual

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The following diagram shows how the ATTACK/RELEASE works. Different time settings will create different
effects.
Expample:
INPUT LEVEL 10 dB at 4 dB compression
10. LEVEL Control
To adjust the channel or overall output level. Adjust this control to vary the amount of fixed gain in the
CL-166‘s output amplifier stage. This control is especially useful to compensate for RMS level decrease wich
results from the unit’s dynamic processing effects. After you adjust the CL-166‘s controls for desired amount
of compression, set the Level-control to add the same amount of gain that is shown on the Gain Reduction
meter. For example, if the average amount of gain reduction shown on the meter is 10 dB, then setting the
Level control to 10 dB will compensate for the 10 dB average level reduction at the output.
11. LED LEVEL Meter
Lets you keep an eye on the signal level in order to avoid distortion.
12. BYPASS Selector
This switch allows instant comparison of the original sound with the equalized sound. Note that the Bypass
mode works independently for each channel, even if the unit is stereo-coupled (via the Stereo/Link button).
13. STEREO / LINK Button
This button toggles the unit between stereo and dual mono operation. Press the Stereo/Link button IN for
stereo operation where CH A becomes the master controller for both channels. All of CH B’s controls,
buttons and LEDs will be disabled (except for CH B’s Bypass button and Gain Reduction LEDs), as CH B is
the „slave“. With the Stereo/Link button OUT, the unit works as two separate mono compressor/gates, each
with its own independent controls.
Suggested Settings
ATTACK RELEASE RATIO
Vocals Medium to Fast Medium to Slow 2:1 to 4:1
Clicky Bass Fast Fast 4:1 or higher
Mushy Bass Medium to Slow Medium to Slow 4:1
Raging Electric
Guitar Fast Slow 4:1 or higher
(more sustain)
Acoustic Guitar Medium to Slow Medium to Slow 4:1
Brassy Horns Fast Fast 5:1 or higher
Drums (kick, snare) Fast Fast 4:1
Drums (cymbals) Fast Slow 2:1 to 10:1