Reference Guide
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ProChannel (Producer only)
PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor module
Figure 294. PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor.
A. Clipping LED B. Compressor enable/disable C. VU meter D. Release E. Output level F. Dry/Wet level
G. Attack H. Input level I. Ratio
This is the default compressor module when using ProChannel on a track. This module is
meticulously modelled after one of the most renowned and famous solid-state (F.E.T.) compressors
that is used in professional studios and recordings. Known to bring out the brightness and presence
of a sound. Commonly used on vocal tracks, but also recommended for stereo drum buses and
guitar tracks.
The PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor module contains the following controls:
• Clipping LED. Shows if the input signal to the Compressor module is clipping. If there is any
distortion in the ProChannel signal chain, the clipping LEDs let you identify where the clipping
occurs.
• Compressor enable/disable . Enables/disables the PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor
module.
• VU meter. Shows the amount of gain reduction.
• Input. Determines the relative threshold and total amount of gain reduction. The valid range is -
20 dB to +40 dB, and the default value is -0.2 dB.
Note: The PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor is faithfully modelled after the hardware circuitry
of a classic compressor that does not support sidechaining. Consequently, the PC76 U-Type
Channel Compressor does not support sidechaining either. If you need to use sidechaining, use
the PC4K S-Type Bus Compressor mode.
Tip:
The PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor does not have a dedicated threshold control, but
instead has a fixed threshold level and uses the
Input
control to determine the relative threshold as
well as the total amount of gain reduction. To set a specific amount of compression, first turn the
Input
and
Output
controls all the way down, adjust the
Attack
control in order to engage gain
reduction, then finally adjust the
Input
control until the desired amount of gain reduction is achieved.
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