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3.8.19 Limiter
The liMiter restricts the level of all signals to a particular reference level
(in this case, 0dB). It is equivalent to a compressor (see above) with an
innitely high compression ratio, or conceptually like the governor on a
motor that restricts the maximum number of revolutions per minute.
Limiters are commonly used to prevent peaks from overloading subsequent
stages. They can also serve as processors to create a louder, more
“squashed” sound. Increasing the i nPut g ain amplies the signal reaching
the limiter, resulting in a stronger limiting effect. Excessive amounts of
gain can cause distortion as the limiter attempts to limit more and more
of the signal.
Like a compressor, the limiter analyses the incoming signal to calculate how
much limiting to apply. The releaSe knob controls how fast the algorithm
recovers from maximum limiting. Activating the l ooK a Head button delays
the audio by a very short amount (32 samples) so that the limiting algorithm
can foresee peaks before they happen, and be ready to limit them to the
threshold instantly.