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Dynamic Processor
The dynamic processors can be accessed by pushing the dynamic button above channels. On each page, you’ll
be able to control parameters for gates, expanders, compressors and limiters, all of which can be activated
simultaneously. To the right of the dynamics menu, you’ll find typical channel options for the currently selected
mix (meter, fader, pre/post, and so forth).
Dynamic Processor On/Off:
Use this button to
turn dynamic processor on and off for the currently
selected channel.
Dynamic Select:
This option lets you select between
gate, expander, compressor and limiter. Note that
all of these functions can be used simultaneously;
they’re simply viewed on individual pages.
Gate/Expander/Compressor/Limiter On/Off:
This
button turns the currently selected dynamic process
on and off.
Output Level Meter:
This meter gives the final output
level of the dynamic effect for the currently selected
channel.
Gain Reduction Meter:
This meter shows the
amount of gain reduction that is applied to the cur-
rently selected dynamic process. This is essentially
the decrease in gain applied when the signal crosses
the selected threshold of the dynamic process.
Dynamic Chart:
This graph gives a visual represen-
tation of the dynamic processor’s function. Currently
active processes will be indicated in orange, while
the process you’re currently adjusting is indicated in
blue. Users are able to adjust the threshold and ratio
of functions using the appropriate onscreen icons.
Reset:
This button, like on many of the other pages,
will reset your current settings back to their default
positions.
Channel Select:
Use this button and the subse-
quent menu to select the channel you wish to apply
the dynamic effect to. Users can select from any of
the input channels, any of the multi outputs, and the
main stereo mix.
Parameters:
Each of the dynamic processes has its
own user-definable parameters. Please consult the
table below for details on each parameter.
Parameter
What it Does
Ratio
Adjusts the compressor or expander
input to output signal ratio.
Thresh
Adjusts the threshold of the gate,
compressor, and expander effects.
Attack
Adjusts the time it will take for the
effect to kick in after the signal rises
above the set threshold.
Release
Adjusts the time it will take for the ef-
fect to deactivate after the signal falls
below the set threshold.
Output Gain
Increases the final output signal of the
compressor.
Range
On the gate function, the range
parameter allows users to select the
level (in decibels) by which the signal
will attenuate.
