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Mackie DL1608 Reference Guide V1.2
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Chapter 13: Channel View : Output Compressor / Limiter
Introduction
The output compressor / limiter looks and functions similar to that of the channel compressor, except
(1) the output compressor / limiter aff ects and alters the sound of everything passing through the selected
output and (2) the output compressor / limiter output is in stereo.
Compressors are used to reduce or limit transient peaks in a signal. If the signal is too hot, turn it down,
otherwise leave it alone. As the input level to the compressor increases, the output level increases linearly
until the threshold point is reached. After that point, the output level no longer increases linearly. Instead, it
increases at a reduced rate determined by the ratio setting.
With limiters, signals below a specifi ed input level are allowed to pass unaff ected while attenuating the
peaks of stronger signals that exceed the input levels.
The attack and release controls aff ect the rate of the gain change; attack aff ects the rate of the
onset of gain reduction and release aff ects the recovery rate once the transient has passed.
The Swipe Zone
Here in the output compressor / limiter view, swipe anywhere in the gray areas outlined below. Swiping
up or down displays the graphic EQ view. Swiping left and right does nothing.