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5.4
Comp
Gain
This rotary indented control provides the adjustment
needed to the input gain of the compressor. This
version of the Phoenix circuit gives slightly more gain (
28 dB) than that found in the standard Phoenix
(26dB). This comes in useful when more gain may be
needed with a low mic. input signal level. The mic.
pre-amp may be sent to the compressor with the I/P
select switch and the compressor will add gain to the
mic. preamp giving a total gain of almost 60dB (3dB
less . in A+B mode).
5.5
O/P
Level
This 5 way switch gives control over the final output
level of the compressor.
It acts as an attenuator at the final output of the unit.
So the cleanest signal possible can be obtained with
the switch set to 'MAX'. This gives zero signal
attenuation. The steps '3 , 2 , 1 and MIN' give
progressively more attenuation ( about 3.5 dB per
step) to the output signal should it be required.
