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Operations / Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT
HINT
Type
Explanation
Threshold (dB)
Ratio
Output level
(dB)
Attack time
(ms)
Release time
(ms)
OFF
Compressor and limiter OFF
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-
COMP1 (GENERAL)
Standard compressor
These compressors reduce
high-level sounds and raise
the minimum level.
-48.7
9:1
+6.0
7.2
968
COMP2 (VOCAL)
This compressor is good for vocals.
-8.4
16:1
0
1.8
8.7
COMP3 (DRUM)
This compressor is good for drums
and percussion.
-48.2
7:1
+3.6
12.3
947
LIMIT1 (GENERAL)
Standard limiter
Limiters compress when input
signals exceed the fixed level.
-14.4
60:1
0
6.4
528
LIMIT2 (CONCERT)
Limiter good for live performance
-13.8
32:1
+1.2
1.9
8.5
LIMIT3 (STUDIO)
Limiter good for studio recording
-12.0
8:1
+1.2
6.5
423