Midas M32 Digital Console User Manual

9 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual
1.5 Dynamics
(1) THRESHOLD Rotary Control
Dynamic Range Compression, or just Compression is a device that is used
to control the volume of an audio signal. Often used in conjunction with a
noise gate (see GATE), which attenuate signals below a certain threshold,
compressorsattenuate signals that register above the threshold. By turning
the THRESHOLD rotary control, the audio level at which the compressor
aects the signal can be controlled.
(2) LED Display
The LED display illustrates when the Dynamics are functioning for the
selected channel by illuminating the red COMP LED. The level of attenuation
that is being applied to the signal is shown as a value between 0 dB
and-30dB.
Please note that, when pressing the VIEW button, the attenuation level
displayed on the Main Display shows a value of between 0 dB and -60 dB.
(3) COMP
Pressing the COMP button engages the compressor for the selected channel.
(4) VIEW
Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the
MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - dyn for more details.
1.6 Equaliser
(1) MODE Select Button and Display
Pressing the MODE button cycles through each of the EQ modes for the
currently selected frequency range. Each of the modes and the frequency
ranges to which they apply are listed below:
HCUT
A high-cut function which attenuates signals above the selected frequency.
HSHV
A high-shelving function which boosts or attenuates signals above the
selected frequency. Only available with the HIGH 2 - HIGH setting.
VEQ
A bell lter that provides a more ‘Vintage EQ’ sound. Available on all
frequency settings.
PEQ
A bell lter that provides a classic ‘Parametric EQ’ sound. Available on all
frequency settings.
LSHV
A low-shelving function which boosts or attenuates signals below the
selected frequency. Only available with the LOW 2 - LOW setting.
LCUT
A low-cut function which attenuates signals below the selected frequency.
NOTE: Low-Cut and High-Cut Modes do not have Gain and Width settings.
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Midas M32 Digital Console Specifications

General

Brand	Midas
Model	M32 Digital Console
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English