Threshold
Sets the point at which compression begins. Threshold for each stereo channel is set independently,
since each channel has its own RMS detector, even in Link mode. In Auto Gain Make-up mode, the
Threshold also affects the gain. Threshold is a continuous control.
Range
+10dBu to -20dBu (-12dBFS to -42dBFS)
Default
0dBu
Attack
Sets the attack time of each channel.
Range
.03ms, .1ms, .3ms, 1ms, 3ms, 10ms, 30ms
Default
1ms
Ratio
Sets the compression ratio of each channel. In Auto Gain Make-up mode
, Ratio also affects the gain.
Range
1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1, inf:1
Default
4:1
Release
Sets the Release time of the compressor. When set to Variable, Release time is controlled by the
Variable Release control, located to the right of the Release control.
Range
.05sec, .1sec, .2sec, .5sec, 1sec, 2sec, Variable
Default
.5sec
Variable Release
Controls the release time with a continuously variable knob . (Please note: Release control must be set
to Variable.)
Range
.05 seconds to 3 seconds in steps of 0.01ms
Default
.5sec
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