Drawmer S2 Dual Channel Tube Compressor - Manual (Page 8)

8 DRAWMER S2 O
PERATOR’S M ANUAL
5 GAIN
Gain: -10dB - +20dB
During compression the signal is attenuated, gain may be required to produce the required output level. The amount
of gain required in order to bring the signal level to the same is at input is displayed on the G.R. meter.
6 STEREO LINK
Stereo Link: Off - Master
When processing stereo signals, the compression settings of both channels should be the same, otherwise the
stereo image will wander if one channel receives more compression than the other. When ‘Stereo Link’ is in the
side chain follows both channels and forces the compressor to react to whichever of the channels is at the highest
level at any given time, processing both signals according to the settings of Channel 1 (Master). The only exception
to this are the ‘Gain’ controls, these remain independant - this is in order to provide a level balance between the two
channels.
7 METERING AND POWER
VU Meters:
Two moving coil VU meters monitor the level of the output signal of each channel.
Pad: Vu - +10dB - +20dB
A three-position switch adjusts the meters to show either normal output level, (and for those working at ‘hot’ output
levels) VU +10dB or VU +20dB modes. i.e. with the switch at VU +10dB - when the VU meter reads 0dB the actual
level is +10dB.
Response: Peak VU - VU
On smooth, gentle pieces of music the “VU” (average level) setting would be sufficient, however, on fast dynamic
signals the “Peak VU” setting provides more accurate readings.
Bypass: Off - On
A fully balanced hard-wire unit bypass connects the input directly to the output, enabling an instant wet/dry comparison.
Note: in bypass the VU meters display the levels as though the unit is still compressing. This has been implemented
to provide the user with optimum control of the meters.
Temperature Led
The S2 is at optimum temperature when the front panel LED indicator is lit, i.e. after the soft start and when the
valves have reached optimum temperature - this may take a few seconds.
Power: Off - On