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TUBE COMPOSER T1952
Fig. 1.3: Control elements of the peak limiter and tube sections
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The VU METER can display three levels: the actual gain reduction of the compressor, the input or the
output level. Gain reduction is displayed in a range of 1 to 30dB, the input or output level is displayed in
a range of -30 to +10dB. The nominal level the display is switchable between -10dBV or +4dBu with
the OPERATINGLEVEL switch.
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With the GAINRED/LEVEL switch the above described VU meters can be switched between LEVEL or
GAIN REDUCTION mode.
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If switch is set to LEVEL, you can switch further between input and output level.
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The peak limiter limits the signal to a level adjusted with the THRESHOLD control. Owing to its
extremely fast response (Zero attack), the limiter is capable of limiting signal peaks without audible
distortion. Whenever the signal is limited for more than 20 ms, the overall level is reduced for about 1
second to avoid heavy and thus audible signal distortion.
+ When you use the peak limiter as a protective device against signal peaks, the THRESHOLD
control should be set in combination with the OUTPUT control in the compressor section so
that the peak limiter responds rarely or not at all. Thus, only real signal peaks will activate the
limiter circuit. However, to produce creative sound effects, the peak limiter can be
deliberately set to lower levels.
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The LIM LED lights up as soon as the limiter function is activated.
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The WARMTH control determines the amount of harmonics the UTC circuit adds to the signal. This is
the amount of tube sound (WARMTH) that is added.
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The WARMTH meter displays the amount of added harmonics. Thus, the amount of harmonics, or tube
sound (WARMTH), the UTC circuit adds to the signal is set.
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Use the POWER switch to turn the TUBE COMPOSER on or off. When switched of the
TUBE COMPOSER automatically switches to a hard-bypass mode, the signal is then led directly to
the outputs.
1. INTRODUCTION