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Controlling StudioLive RM-series Mixers
3.2
Basic Channel Operation
StudioLive
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CS18AI
Owner’s Manual
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3.2.3
Compressor
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1. Compressor Threshold. Sets the compressor threshold for the selected channel
or output bus. When the signal’s amplitude (level) exceeds the threshold
setting, the compressor engages. The threshold can be set from -56 to 0 dB.
Power User Tip:
The Compressor meter in the Selected Channel area displays
the amount of gain reduction currently being applied by the compressor
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2. Ratio. Sets the compression ratio (or slope) for the selected
channel or output bus. The ratio can be set from 1:1 to 14:1.
3. Compressor Attack. Sets the compressor’s attack setting for the selected
channel or output bus. Attack sets the speed at which the compressor acts
on the input signal. You can set the attack from 0.2 to 150 milliseconds.
4. Compressor Release. Sets the release setting of the compressor for the selected
channel or output bus. Release sets the length of time the compressor takes to
return the gain reduction back to zero (no gain reduction) after crossing below
the compression threshold. Release can be set from 2.5 to 900 milliseconds.
5. Compressor Gain. Sets the makeup gain setting of the compressor
for the selected channel or output bus. When compressing a signal,
gain reduction usually results in an overall attenuation of level.
The Gain control allows you to restore this loss in level, readjusting
the volume to the precompression level (if desired). You can adjust
Compressor Gain from 0 dB (no gain adjustment) to +28 dB.
6. Compressor On. Toggles the compressor on and off for the
selected channel or output bus. The button will illuminate
to indicate that the compressor has been enabled.
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