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Controls and Indicators continued…
• SEPARATE-LINK A/B
In Separate mode, the SOC 1.1 operates as two completely individual mono channels.
In Link A/B mode, the compressor side chains are linked to provide stereo tracking. This
mode is used to prevent the stereo “image” shifting if a loud sound appears only in one
channel of a stereo mix. For example, if this mode is not selected, a loud floor tom panned
hard left in a mix may cause the output stereo image to move towards the right as more
gain reduction occurs in the left channel than the right.
Important Note: Unlike some other VCA based compressors, all controls remain
operational. You MUST still set up BOTH A and B channel’s controls in Link A/B mode, usually
with identical settings for stereo program, fine tuned by ear.
• POWER
Fairly obvious, turns the SOC 1.1 on or off and a little yellow LED tells you when you’ve done
this correctly! Automatic bypass of the unit is initiated when the power is switched off or if the
mains power is lost.
Please read the following Tips for Use section for more help on using your
SOC 1.1.
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