Crown Audio IQ 5.1 Software for Windows IQ Mixers - Manual (Page 14)

Compression Ratio (1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 16:1, 32:1, infinity:1)
The Compression Ratio controls the amount of compression that is applied for every step over the
Threshold.
Release Time (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.5 ,2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 seconds)
The Release Time determines how long it takes for the gain to return to normal when the level drops
below the Threshold.
In addition every
input/output channel
P
contains two controls:
R
I
A
E
turns the function on or off for the indicated input/output channel. That is, turning the compressor/limiter
on here results in this input being included among those whose input will be compressed in an attempt to
limit the output to Threshold.
Output Compressor/Limiter On/Off
L
Max Gain
I
The Max Gain is the gain setting of the input when no compression is active.
(dB, -100 to +25 in 1/2 dB steps) M
Applies To
Gate Count
SMX-6, AMB-5
N
The Gate Count function keeps track of how many gates are open at a time, and provides feedback
control when a large number of mics are open. The Gate Count function is dependent on the
Gate
function. Both the Gate function and the Gate Count function must be on for the latter to have any effect.
Access Gate Count functions by clicking on the "Gate Count" tab of the Auto control pages.
Two main controls form the basis for the Gate Count function:
R
Gate Count On/Off
Use the master on/off switch labeled "Master" to turn the Gate Count function on or off.
Y
The Gate Count Level determines how much each input is attenuated as more gates open. When only
one mic in a count group is active, there is no added attenuation. Each additional open mic increases the
attenuation by the "Count Level."
Gate Count Level (1/2 to 3 dB in 1/2-dB steps; 3 to 12 dB in 1-dB steps; 16 dB)
Each
input/output channel contains 2 additional controls:
Gate Count On/Off
This control turns the function on or off. If this control is turned on, the input is counted as an open gate
when its input level is above Gate Threshold. Turning the gate count function off means that this input will
not be included as an open gate even if the gate is open.
Max Gain (dB, -100 to +25 in 1/2 dB steps)
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