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General| Type | Stereo Bus Compressor |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Metering | Gain Reduction, Output Level |
| Sidechain | Yes |
| Attack Time | 0.03 ms to 30 ms |
| Ratio | 1.5:1 to Infinity:1 |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Rack Spaces | 1U |
| Noise | -90 dBu |
| Controls | Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain, Type |
| Power | 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 19" |
| Threshold | -20 dB to +10 dB |
| Release Time | 0.05 sec to 3 sec |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Outputs | XLR |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to 20kHz ± 0.5dB |
| Sidechain Filter | Yes, High-Pass Filter |
| Compression | Feed-Forward / Feed-Back (selectable) |
Warning about potential permanent hearing loss from high noise levels.
Warning against exposing the apparatus to rain or moisture.
Details on setting attack times and fixed release times for compression.
Sets the compression threshold level and explains the threshold LED indicator.
Explains how to set attack times and lists fixed attack time values.
Defines ratio settings and their effect on compression and limiting.
Explains how to set release times, both fixed and variable.
Explains manual and auto make-up gain controls.
Details BLEND and MIX controls for parallel compression and output blending.
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