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12 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

TimeConstantandTypeSelector

This button toggles the compressor time constant dependency laws between

NORMAL, LINEAR and CLASSIC. The CLASSIC setting is a subset of the
exponential type with fixed time settings corresponding to a DBX 160 type
compressor.

SOFT RATIO Selector

Selects the soft ratio starting threshold in 5dB steps to –20dB below threshold
control setting

RATIO

Controls the ratio of the compressor and expander processes. It is inoperative in
limiter and gate functions

THRESHOLD

Controls the threshold of any dynamics function selected

ATTACK

Controls the attack time of any dynamics function selected

HOLD

Controls the hold time of any dynamics function selected

RELEASE

Controls the release time of any dynamics function selected

MAKE-UP

Applies gain make-up to a maximum of +24dBr only when the compressor is

operative. In the Gate and Expander functions the control is used for RANGE
adjustment.

GainReductionMeters

Separate metering displays (GATE, EXP, COMP, LIMIT) for the relative gain reduction
contributions of each section. The overall gain reduction at any time is the larger of
these contributions.

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