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It is precisely this self-adjusting behavior that
makes optical compressors the tool of choice for
smoothing out vocals, bass guitar and full-
program mixes without destroying perceived
dynamics.
Compressor/Limit buttons
The
Comp
and
Limit
buttons (Figure 11-21) model
the original LA-2A Limit/Compress mode switch.
The effect is very subtle, with the Limit option
behaving only slightly more like a limiter than a
compressor. The switch increases the level of the
input to the AGC model and runs the attenuator at
a slightly lower level. The Leveler then responds
more strongly to transients, but otherwise still
behaves like a leveling amplifier.
Gain Reduction
Gain Reduction
(Figure 11-21) sets the strength of
the signal sent to the AGC model.
Makeup Gain
Makeup gain
(Figure 11-21) amplifies the output
signal to make up for gain reduction.
Enabling or disabling the Leveler
The Leveler models the LA-2A so closely, it also
models the time it takes for an actual LA-2A to
“warm up” after it is turned on. Therefore, when
you enable the Leveler, give it a moment to “settle”
before you begin processing signals with it.
The Meters tab
The
Meters
tab (Figure 11-22) serves as a
comprehensive meter bridge for all inputs, outputs
and mix busses in the 896mk3. This tab gives you a
“bird’s-eye” view of all signal activity in the
896mk3; it is ideal for confirming your signal
routing programming and for troubleshooting.
Figure 11-22: The Meters tab.
Channel meter display
The
channel meter display
(Figure 11-22) provides
a long-throw meter for the input or output that
currently has the focus in the Input/Output tabs.
Bus activity LEDs (inputs only)
The
Bus activity LEDs
(Figure 11-22) are present
only for inputs. See “Input meter and bus activity
LEDs” on page 85.
Pre/post processing switch
The
pre/post processing
switch (Figure 11-22)
affects all input meters (and the meter in the
channel meter display above the tab, if this area is
displaying an input meter). Click
Pre
to view levels
before
any input channel processing besides trim;
click
Post
to view levels
after
all channel processing
(EQ, compression, M/S decoding, L/R swap, etc.)
Meters tab
Bus activity LEDs
(inputs only)
Pre/post
processing
switch
Channel meter
display
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