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Shorter values are more aggressive, while longer values are more subtle (and tend
to be less noticeable to the audience).
RELEASE
Release is similar to Attack in many ways, but refers instead to the speed with which
the compression effect is removed as a source signal falls back on its own so that it
no longer exceeds the Threshold.
GAIN
Naturally, compression impacts the overall output level of the source or output. The
Gain control allows you to compensate, bringing the post-compressor/limiter signal
back to a comfortable nominal range.
Hint: Different circumstances call for different Attack and Release strategies. For
example, much less aggressive settings could work nicely for vocals, but fail badly when
applied to a snare drum. Many websites provide suggestions on establishing the best
compressor/limiter settings for different environments.
SECTION 15.8 OUTPUT AND PRIMARY BUS CONTROLS
As has been discussed (Section 15.7.2), TriCaster provides four primary audio
busses – Master 1 and 2, and Aux 1 and 2. Each of these is represented by its own
control group Audio Mixer’s output section, and regulates sound sent to physical
connectors or to ‘logical outputs’.
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Hint: Shift + double click Volume knobs to restore their default values (0dB).