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5
Controls and Operation - Compressor
5.1
Meter
This meter has the same function as the meters in a
standard Phoenix compressor. It allows the user to
read the amount of compression applied to the signal
in dBs. The ballistics of the meter are slower in action
than the actual compression in order for the user to
more easily see what level of compression is being
applied.
5.2
Threshold
This 4 way switch gives the user control over the
signal level at which compression begins. The 4
positions go from 'off' (no compression applied),
through 1,2 and 3. The position 3 is maximum
threshold and would be the equivalent of a setting of
'1' on the standard Phoenix. This gives maximum
possible compression.
5.3
Release
This 3 way switch controls the speed of recovery from
compression. The equivalent settings on a standard
Phoenix would be:-
Position F – setting of '1' - 60ms
Position M – setting of '3' - 150ms
Position S – setting of '7' - 500ms
It’s worth noting in this section that this compressor
has a fixed attack time.
This attack time is set at around the equivalent of a
setting of '4' on a standard Phoenix which gives a time
figure of 60ms.
