Dan Dugan Sound Design E-2 - Manual (Page 55)

Dugan Model E-2 User Guide Dugan Control Panel Software
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The Dugan’s unique implementation allows you to set the number of mics at full
gain before gain limiting occurs. Set the
NOM gain limit field in the range 1–10 (see
page 38 to learn how to set controls).
For example, if there is enough gain before feedback to tolerate four open mics, set
the
NOM gain limit to 4 . Gain reduction begins when the fifth mic turns on.
Figure 5-15 NOM is 4
Gain Limiting Tip
To see how Gain Limiting works:
1. Turn on NOM for all channels.
2. Mute all channels.
3. Click the arrow on the right edge of the Master Pane to open the Music System
panel.
4. Set the NOM gain limit to 1.
5. Switch channels 1 and 2 to man mode.
Note the master gain reduction on the NOM gain limiting display.
6. Switch additional channels to man mode to see more attenuation.
7. Click and drag in the NOM gain limit field to set it to a higher number than 1.
Note the difference in the NOM gain limiting display.
Previewing Mics
To preview mics on the console when Gain Limiting is active, we recommend using
the
bypass switch with the fader down to pass signal through the Dugan. This sends
the signal through without the gain limiter affecting other channels.
Gain
Reduction
(dB)
8 6 4 2 0
Number of Open Mikes
(NOM)
4
2
0