Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins ver.7.4.2 - Manual (Page 265)

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 265 - Chapter 27: Neve 33609 Compressor
Compressor
Gain
This makeup gain control increases the signal level out of the compressor to
compensate for reduced levels as a result of compression. The available
range is 0 to +20 dB, in 2 dB increments.
Make sure to adjust the Gain control after the desired amount of compression
is achieved with the Threshold control. The Gain control does not affect the
amount of compression.
Note: If the limiter is also enabled, this gain is applied before the limiter stage.
Ratio This control determines the compressor ratio. The available values are 1.5:1,
2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and 6:1, selectable in discrete increments.
Compressor In This toggle switch enables the compressor portion of the plug-in. The compres-
sor has no effect unless this switch is in the “In” (down) position.
Other Controls
The interface elements that are not directly contained within the compressor or
limiter are detailed below.
Output Gain This control is a software-only addition not found on the original hardware. It
is an overall makeup gain stage at the output of the plug-in to compensate for
reduced levels as a result of compression and/or limiting. The available
range is –2 to +20 in 1 dB increments.
Gain Reduction
Meters
The Gain Reduction Meters indicate the amount of gain reduction that is oc-
curring in dB. There is one meter for each channel. The gain reduction dis-
played is the total reduction of the limiter plus the compressor.