Dangerous Music Compressor - Manual (Page 13)

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Note: While in
stereo
mode, the gain reduction will always track identically, since the control voltages are added together.
Both channels react to whichever one is triggered, thus maintaining the stereo image.
6. VU METERS & LED INDICATORS
[
vu meters and led indicators pictured above
]
Feature: Visual feedback via both classic
vu meters
and
leds
.
Benefit: Leverage the
vu meters
for averages and the
leds
to identify fleeting transients: like the Audio Sherlock Holmes, catch
even a single transient crossing the threshold.
Tip:
,
This provides feedback for not only the amount of
gain reduction
taking place, but also the speed of change (see
attack
/
release
section further ahead).
Note:
vu meters
and
leds
are inactive when unit in bypass (not engaged).
7. RATIO KNOBS
[
ratio knobs pictured above
]