Fostex 3070 - Page 8

3. INTRODUCTION
The Fostex Model 3070 Compressor/Limiter Unit is designed
for wide applications in the process of compression and limiting.
The key is operational flexibility because the program
material itself will always be a significant factor in determin¬
ing the ultimate use of the Model 3070.
And in this reason, the compressor slope, attack time and
release time are all continuously variable.
The noise gate function has an independent threshold setting
like having another signal processor in the same chassis.
You can choose between independent 2-channel operation or
linked stereo mode where the stronger of the two signals triggers
processing, thereby preserving original stereo imaging.
One of the most outstanding features of the Model 3070 is the
control element. Gain reduction is accomplished by a VCA circuit
which is controlled by pulse width modulation.
By varying the length of time an internal electronic switch
is open or closed during each cycle, signal energy is reduced
without distorting the program.
You have also an access to the detect circuit which controls
the VCA operation (rear panel patch points). A vocal or instru¬
ment (or equalizer, etc.) connected directly to the detect cir¬
cuit turns the Model 3070 into a creative audio tool whose sonic
possibilities are limitless.