KV2 Audio COMPEX - Manual (Page 7)

Threshold
Adjusts the COMPEX's input levels to engage the compressor at a
certain threshold from 0dB to -20dB. When this threshold is excee-
ded, the compressor reduces the signal. Signal reduction is indica-
ted on the REDUCTION dB meter. During the time the compressor
reduces the level, the level dependent filter is applied.
When the compressor is activated in conjunction with the dymanic
filter, it reduces the unpleasant high frequency distortion which
becomes more prominent with increasing level. This creates a
bigger, not louder sound that is significantly less harsh and unple-
sant when the system is driven at high levels.
Bypass
True bypass, bypasses all COMPEX features. Direct input signal is tranferred on
the COMPEX outputs. Bypass activation is indicated by the RED LED light above
the bypass switch. Bypass can be activated remotely by using the REMOTE
BYPASS Jack 1/4“ input on the rear panel.
Output
Adjusts the OUTPUT levels from -10dB to +10dB. The output
level is indicated on the LEVEL dB meter. This helps compensa-
te for any loss of gain in the compression process.
Features
Front Panel
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THRESHOLD REDUCTION dB
L+R
0dB -20 dB
THRESHOLD DRIVE HARMONICS MIX OUTPUT BYPASS HARMONICS % LEVEL dB REDUCTION dB POWER
OFF
ON
ANALOG DYNAMIC
HARMONICS CONTROL
0
-10 dB +10 dB
L+R L R L R
0 10 0 10 0dB -20 dB
DRIVE HARMONICS MIX HARMONICS %
L R
0 10 0 10
Drive
Adjusts COMPEX's expander drive level. This controls
the mount of harmonics created from input signal
and is is indicated on the HARMONICS % level
meters. Usually only a few percent of drive is required
to enhance the high frequency range.
OUTPUT LEVEL dB
0
-10 dB +10 dB
L R
BYPASS
OFF
ON
Harmonics mix
The harmonic content created by the DRIVE control are mixed with original or compressed signal
using the HARMONICS MIX knob. This ‘lights up‘ the sound giving an impression of space and impro-
ved intellagability. Again, use this control subtly to achieve the desired result.