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S G − C / L 
(TM- P )
The Compressor reduces the dynamic range of a signal 
above a setThreshold. When set as a Limiter, prevents 
the audio level from exceeding a pre-set threshold.
NOTE:  Compressor and Limiter have 
similar controls. Some of the labels and 
the color of the trace will differ.
1. 
Comp tab
 – Selects the Compressor screen.
2. 
Comp In / Out
 – Engages and disengages 
thecompressor.
3. 
Comp / Limiter – 
Changes the function of 
this screen between the Compressor and the 
Limiter. 
4. 
Knee In –
 The 
knee determines 
whether the 
compressor/limiter 
transitions abruptly 
or gradually as the 
threshold iscrossed. 
5. 
Simple –
 Turns Simple mode on and off. 
Hides all controls except:
•  Comp (Limiter) In
•  Comp / Limiter
•  Simple
•  Reset
•  Compression (Limiting)
6. 
Reset –
 Sets all the Comp controls to their factory default position.
7. 
In meter – 
RMS input level
8. 
G.R. meter –
 Gain Reduction – (red) indicates how much the signal is being reduced by the compressor. 
9. 
Out meter –
 Output level after any applied compression
10. 
Threshold –
 Sets the point at which the compressor will begin to reduce signal level. 
11. 
Compressor graph
 – Vertical scale from 0 dB to -60 dB; horizontal measurement is time. When the Compressor is engaged, the 
trace isdisplayed.
• 
Threshold
 (A) – The level at which compression begins.
• 
Attack time
 (B to C) – The time it takes for the compression to reach maximum compression after the input exceeds the threshold 
level.
• 
Ratio
 (A to E) – The amount of compression applied to the signal.
• 
Release time
 (C to D) – The time it takes for the compressed signal to rise to the threshold level once the input level no longer 
exceeds thethreshold.
12. 
Ratio
 – Sets the ratio of input level change to output level change when the signal exceeds the threshold.
13. 
Attack
 – Adjusts how quickly the compressor reacts to a signal that exceeds the threshold.
14. 
Release
 – Adjusts how quickly the compressor stops compressing when signal falls below threshold.
15. 
Gain
 – (Compressor only) Adjusts the overall output gain to makeup any loss after the signal is compressed.
16.  Compressor indicator – When the Compressor is In, an orange “C” displays on the channel controls strip. The Limiter displays a blue “L”.
Home
Touch an 
Input Bank
Touch a 
Channel
Touch the 
Comp Tab
 
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Cue
L
C
R
Sub
1
10
5
u
5
10
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0
40
10
Main
L/R
10
5
u
5
10
20
0
40
10
Mute Mute
Overview Comp
FX Auxes Presets Setup
Threshold
Ratio
Prev
Next
LR
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Default
Inputs 1-8
Sub 1 Comp
Sub Groups
Sub 1 Main
Cue
Main Mix
L/R
Scene:
EQ
Knee In Simple Reset
Comp
Out In
In OutG.R.
-33.3 dB
6.3 ms 175 ms
Joe’s Ears
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 2
Aux 3
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Aux 4
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 5
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Aux 11
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Aux 12
Aux 12
Aux 13
Aux 13
Aux 14
Aux 14
Comp Limiter
2.1:1
ReleaseAttack
Gain
00.0 dB
C
L
F
B
E
C D
A
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Knee
In
Out