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Drawmer Six-Pack Multi-Ch. Dynamics User Manual

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SIX-PACK” OPERATORS’ MANUAL

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Finally, set the Gain control to give the required output level using the level meter

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amount of signal head room and could lead to distortion in extrem e c a s e s . O n c e t h e

gain is correct, set the Peak Limiter Level control so that the limiter LED only lights

briefly on extreme signal peaks. Alternatively, set the Peak limiter Level to the

desired value and then adjust the compressor Gain control to ensure minimum

limiter activity.

If required, the expander may be used on its own with the compressor and limiter

functions disabled. The Peak limiter has no sep

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bypass the compressor section turn the compressor Threshold up to its maximum

of +20dB (fully counter-clockwise), set the Ratio to its lowest setting of 1.2:1 and

adjust the Gain to approximately 0dB.