Chapter 6
Component Guide
DME Designer Owner’s Manual
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Name
Function
1
Compander Curve
Displays results graphically. The horizontal axis is
the input signal level, and the vertical axis is the
output level.
2
Gain Reduction Meter
Displays the gain reduction attenuation.
3
Output Meter
Displays the output signal level.
Parameter
Setting Range
Function
4
Threshold
-54 dB to ±0 dB
Sets the threshold value.
5
Ratio
1:1 to
∞
:1
Sets the compression ratio.
6
Width
+1 dB to +90 dB
Sets the width of the expander.
7
Attack
0 to 120 ms
Sets the attack time.
8
Release
44.1 kHz: 6 ms to 46 s
48 kHz: 5 ms to 42.3 s
88.2 kHz: 3 ms to 23 s
96 kHz: 3 ms to 21.1 s
Sets the release time.
The setting range may very, depending on the
operating frequency.
9
Gain
-18 dB to ±0 dB
Sets the output gain.
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KeyIn
Mono
SELF
KEYIN
Selects the trigger source from a menu. The
currently selected trigger source is displayed on the
button.
Stereo
L
R
LR BOTH
KEYIN
!
On
ON/OFF
Turns the compander ON.
–70
–60
–50
–40
–30
–20
–10
0
+10
+20
–70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10
0
+10 +20
Input Level (dB)
Output Le
v
el (dB)
Width=25
Ratio=4:1
Threshold = –25dB