B.5.2 Compressor/Limiter Parameters
The following section describes the parameters available for compressor/limiters:
• Threshold:
Adjusts the level at which the compressor/limiter begins to operate (gain
reduction). The level is adjustable from -50 to +22 dB.
• Attack:
Adjusts how quickly gain reduction is applied when the Threshold level is
reached. The Attack time is adjustable from 1 ms to 5 seconds.
• Release:
Adjusts how quickly gain reduction is removed when the trigger level drops
below the Threshold level. The Release time is adjustable from 100 ms to 5 seconds.
• Ratio:
Controls the amount of gain reduction applied to the input signal. The number
represents the ratio of the input level to the output level. For example, a 2:1
compression ratio means that for a 2 dB increase in input level, the
compressor/limiter’s output level will increase only 1 dB.
The compression ratio is adjustable from 1:1 (no compression) to 20:1 (extreme
limiting).
• Output:
Adjusts the output level of the compressor/limiter. This control is used to
restore level lost during gain reduction. Output is adjustable from -50 to +50 dB.
• Auto Make Up (Auto):
When selected, output level is automatically compensated for
as the compression ratio is increased.
• Key:
The
Key
button allows an alternate keying source to be selected for the
compressor/limiter. Another module or an external analog bus can be selected. Turn
the rotary encoder knob to cycle through all available options.
B.5.3 Linking
Modules may be linked as a stereo pair, so that both module’s dynamics operate in
tandem. When linked, both sets of dynamics are controlled by one set of controls.
Modules are linked according to the following rules:
•
Only odd numbered modules can be linked to the next highest even numbered module
(ie. 1-2, 5-6, 25-26).
•
When linked, the odd numbered module always controls the even numbered one.
NOTE:
If you are keying from an adjacent even module, you must first remove the key
before you can establish a link.
To Link a Module:
1.
Press the
Preset/Key/Link
selection button.
2.
Turn the right
Link
rotary encoder knob until the linked module number is
displayed.
Setting
Link
to
OFF
disables linking.
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Appendix B Dynamics Option
STATUS 18R
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Dynamics LCD Display
Dynamics Controller
Gain Reduction Display
Parameter Name
Left
Encoder
Knob
Parameter
Center
Encoder
Knob
Parameter
Right
Encoder
Knob
Parameter
Threshold
Depth
Ratio
P
t
Select
Threshold LED
Parameter Value