Studer D950 User Manual

D950 Digital Mixing System
Date printed: 03.09.03 SW V3.3 Desk Operation 3-47
3.3.9 Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part)
For Dynamics Processing, a Limiter/Compressor function and an Expand-
er/Gate function can be configured. These functions can be switched
ON/OFF on the Channel Strip.
Notes: In addition, Limiter and Compressor can be switched ON/OFF indiv-
idually. As a result, the DYN–CMP/LIM key on the Channel Strip has no
effect if both have been switched OFF individually.
Pages 3 and 4 (look-forward and key control) are common to the entire
dynamics section.
Dynamic Keying: The Key Source input can be selected from CHAN (dynamics processing
depends on the channel’s input signal) or PTCH (processing is controlled
by a signal connected via the patch). High- and low-pass filters are avail-
able for the side-chain (key source) path.
Dynamic Link: Several channels can be linked together, which means that a control signal
of the the channel with the highest level will control all other channels.
The Links can be turned on and off from the LACP and are setup via the
Graphic Controller, refer to chapter 4.4.3.7.
GRM: Gain Reduction can be displayed on the channel meters. GRM is activated
on the Central Facilities Unit (CFU).
This switchover affects only channels configured with a Dynamics Unit. In
GRM mode, the left bar on the Channel Meter indicates the level (for ste-
reo channels, the higher-channel level is shown), while the right bar indi-
cates the current gain reduction produced by the Dynamics Unit. In addi-
tion, a three-colour L/C LED, which displays dynamic unit activity, is
included in the fader unit.
3.3.9.1 Assigning the Limiter/Compressor Section
A. Global Assignment:
• Press LIM/COMP on the Master Menu Selector.
The displays of all Channel Strips will switch over and indicate the
Limiter/Compressor control parameters, except those in FREEZE
mode; see chapter 3.3.2.
• Press one of the PAGE 1 through 4 keys on the MMS to select the de-
sired parameters (PAGE 1 for Limiter on-off/attack/release/threshold,
PAGE 2 for Compressor ratio/on-off/attack/release/threshold, PAGE 3
for Compressor auto make-up gain and dynamics look-forward/keying
source/gain, PAGE 4 for Key HPF/LPF/key input/side-chain link on-
off).
B. Local Assignment on the Channel Strip:
• Press ASN SEL; the ASN SEL key will flash.
• Press the DYN–CMP/LIM key.
• Press one of the PAGE 1 through 4 keys on the Channel Strip to select
the desired parameters.
C. Local Assignment affecting all Channel Strips:
• Press LINK ACCESS on the Master Menu Selector.
• Pressing a local assignment key will now affect all Channel Strips. The
same functions as described in “B” are available.
OPT
DLY
INS
CMP/
LIM
EQ
3
ON
1
ON
3
ON
1
ON
4
ON
2
ON
4
ON
2
ON
AUX
MONO
GEN
IN 2
IN 1
INPUT DIR OUT
ON
Input
Busses
Meters
Out
PROCESSING
FILT
EXP/
GTE
DYN
AUX
STEREO
MENU
EQ2
INPUT
OUT/
N-1
EQ FILTER
COMP GATE
EXP/LIM/
INSERT DELAY
MONO
AUX
ADD.
AUX
STEREO
AUX
PAN
PAGE
1
PAGE
3
SHOW
VALUES
FREEZE
OFF
LINK
ACCESS
MODES
ASSIGN
AUTO
4
PAGE
PAGE
2

Studer D950 Specifications

General

Brand	Studer
Model	D950
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English