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PROBLEMS
1) Got signal going through but no compression.
In/out switch? Is there enough volume level going in? Is your stereo signal
in phase? (If it's exactly out of phase, the compressor will not work).
2) It's noisy.
The compressor itself is extremely quiet, but by definition compressors raise
the level of quiet passages; this also means that if there is noise on the
original, there will be more noise on the compressed signal. It's a
compromise.
3) It distorts.
No it doesn't! Distortion inside the compressor is virtually impossible,
however it is possible to drive your insert point too hard. Try reducing the
input gain control and winding up the compression a bit more.
4) I can't make the compression gentle enough!
It takes practice. The setting of the Attack control close to fastest is quite
critical, as is the compression control.
5) It won't pump hard enough!
Again, it takes practice getting the gain control in the right range. Set the
slope on '4' and the attack and release at minimum, then don't drive it too
hard. Work the input gain and the compression controls until its right.
6) One side is louder than the other!
It's most likely that you have a wiring or plug problem. If you plug an input or
an output with a bad connection on either pin 2 or pin 3, then it will sound
OK but be just low in volume; unlike other equipment.
These SC2.2 compressors are carefully checked at the factory and it is
virtually impossible for there to be an electronic gain error!
JOEMEEK
SC2.2
Stereo Compressor - User's guide
