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MIXER
CHANNEL DYNAMICS PROCESSOR
Each input and disk track has its own dynamics processor which is accessed in the DYN page:
The parameters are:
COMP/EXPANDER Allows you to select whether the processor is a compressor or an expander. The controls
described below are the same for either selection.
THRESHOLD Sets the level at which the compressor starts to work. Signals below this level pass
through the compressor unaffected - signals above the threshold level are processed
according to the settings made below.
RATIO Sets the compression ratio (1:1 > 1:100). When set to 1:100, the compressor acts as a
limiter.
ATTACK Sets the period of time before the compressor kicks in. With a fast attack, the signal is
processed almost immediately but with longer attack times, the initial part of the sound
can be allowed to pass through unaffected thus preserving any transients.
RELEASE Sets the release time of the compressor (i.e. the time it takes to drop to normal gain once
the signal has dropped below the threshold).
OUTPUT GAIN Makes up for any gain reduction that may occur in the compression process.