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KS-6002 EQ Compressor
equipment (in which case, the KS-6002 becomes the “jam in the
sandwich” between the KS-342 and another unit such as the KS-
6001 sub-mixer).
THRESHOLD LEVEL:
Use these controls to set the individual
threshold levels of the four compressor units for each channel
of the mixer connected to the KS-6002.
Since optimum setting levels will vary according to the nature
of the material, there is no standard setting of the threshold lev-
el. Accordingly, you should find the optimum setting point while
auditioning the signal you will be recording or broadcasting).
Note that the compression takes place post-EQ, so you should
probably make the EQ settings before adjusting the threshold
of the compressors.
Basically, you should make the setting when a slightly higher
than normal level is encountered, and when the compression
indicator of the channel (on the front panel) starts to turn or-
ange. When the knob is in the 12 o’clock position, the threshold
level is 8 dB higher than the standard 0 dB level.
The threshold can be set between 0 dB and +12 dB. The attack
time is fixed at 3 ms, and the release time at 300 ms. Neither of
these values can be altered.
Front Panel Features
The front panel is where most of the action on the KS-6002
takes place.
EQ
POWER
EQ4
EQ3
EQ2
EQ1
ON
COMP
ON
ON
ON
COMP
ON
L
K
N
I
L
K
N
I
+12
-12
200
15K
12K
3.2K
+12
-12
EQ
ON
+12
-12
200
15K
12K
3.2K
+12
-12
EQ
ON
+12
-12
200
15K
12K
3.2K
+12
-12
EQ
ON
+12
-12
200
15K
12K
3.2K
+12
-12
Equalizer level controls
(x 4)
Equalizer band
frequency controls
(x 4)
EQ ON
switch (x 4)
Compressor ON
switch (x 4)
Compressor
indicator (x 4)
Compressor link
switch (x 2)
Power indicator
(x 1)
Equalizer level controls (per channel)
Each channel has two
equalizer level controls, which allow signals in the selected fre-
