SoundCraft RM1d, User Manual

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RM1d/RM1ds User Guide
Makeup
The Makeup control is used to increase the output level of the Compressor. Adding compression
will normally reduce the average level of the signal. The Makeup control allows for this level
drop to be compensated.
Limiter
The Limiter functions in a very similar manner to the Compressor and shares all of the same
parameter options except for the Ratio control.
The Limiter has a very high fixed Ratio setting that is not adjustable. The reason for this is that
the Limiter is normally used as a safety mechanism to prevent a sudden ‘loud’ signal from
overloading the channel. The Limiter will usually be ‘invisible’ until a very loud signal comes
along at which point it will apply heavy compression (limiting) to prevent the loud signal from
possibly overloading equipment further down the line.
Compressor Gate / Limiter Gate
The Compressor Gate and Limiter Gate are simply a combination of the Compressor (Limiter)
and Gate mentioned above.
The parameter adjustments for the Compressor (Limiter) appear before the parameter adjustment
for the Gate. (See table below for parameter list)