Chapter 6
Component Guide
DME Designer Owner’s Manual
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Limiter
Signals above the threshold are compressed at an
∞
:1 ratio, preventing output of signals that exceed
the threshold level. Mono channel and stereo channel components are provided.
Mono channel components have a single input and output plus a key input, while stereo channel
components have two inputs and outputs and a key input.
Double click the component to open the component editor. Mono channel and stereo channel
components have the same parameters.
Name
Function
1
Limiter Curve
Displays the limiter response in graph form. The
horizontal axis represents input signal level and the
vertical axis represents output level.
2
Gain Reduction Meter
Displays the amount of gain reduction.
3
Output Meter
Displays the output signal level.
Parameter
Setting Range
Function
4
Threshold
-54 dB to ±0 dB
Sets the threshold value.
5
Attack
0 to 120 ms
Sets the attack time.
6
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 range varies according
to the operating frequency.
9
KeyIn
Mono
SELF
KEYIN
The trigger source can be selected from this menu.
The currently selected source is displayed in the
button.
Stereo
L
R
LR BOTH
KEYIN
)
On
ON/OFF
Turns the limiter ON.
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Limiter component editor
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