Focusrite Green Range, Руководство пользователя

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Auto Rel off
Make-up gain at minimum
NR off (-40)
Switch the meter to show gain change, so that you can monitor the effect of
compression
2. Reduce the threshold, and monitor the effect this has on the sound:
Listen to the reduction in the dynamic range
Watch the meter to see the amount of gain reduction
As you reduce the threshold, increase the make-up gain to restore the level of the
signal
3. When you are close to the dynamic range you want, you need to adjust all the
controls to achieve the quality of sound that you are looking for:
Adjust the ratio to compress softer or harder
Adjust the threshold to compress sooner or later
The combination of ratio and threshold determines the maximum level of the
loudest sections.
If the compression sounds unnatural to you, try using Auto Rel
4. Adjust the make-up gain to set the level of the output signal
5. If you can hear noise buildup during quiet passages, adjust the NR control to
increase the amount of expansion until the noise is reduced sufficiently
When to Use Compression
Compress hard:
To stop dropping in and out (particularly vocals - compress quite hard so they sit
above the mix).
When recording bass (for example) - there is a lot of bass energy that can easily
get out of control
When recording snare
Anything you want to maintain a continuous presence in the mix
Compress more softly:
When the attack is an important characteristic of the sound
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