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5 The Fat Channel
5.1 Fat Channel Navigation
StudioLive™ Series III
Owner’s Manual
5.1.3.2 Tube Leveling Amplifier
When the Tube Leveling Amplifier is selected, the following controls are available in
the Fat Channel:
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1. Gain. Sets input gain to the compressor. Because this type of compressor
operates in a different way than a standard compressor, much of the way that it
affects signals is based on the input level. Try different settings to see what suits
your needs.
2. Peak Reduction. Sets the amount of peak reduction to apply to the signal.
Higher settings result in more gain reduction and more pronounced
compression effect.
3. Compressor/Limiter Toggle. The button below toggles the Tube Leveling
Amplifier between its compressor and limiter modes. When in compressor
mode, it acts with a variable ratio of 1:1-10:1. When in limiter mode, it acts with a
variable ratio of 10:1-20:1, more aggressively limiting peaks.
4. Key Filter. This encoder sets, and the scribble displays, the frequency at which
the Tube Leveling Amplifier will engage. It will still process the entire frequency
range, but it is only engaged when the specified frequency is present. Press
the button below to listen to the signal being used to trigger the compressor
(including the effects of the high-pass filter, as set with the Key Filter control).
Press again to switch back to the normal channel signal.
Press the Processor button to turn the Compressor on or off.
When the Fat Channel is in Tube Compressor mode, the touchscreen shows an
overview screen that displays the relevant parameters (as available in the Fat
Channel). Touching any onscreen knob allows you to use the Master Control encoder
to set the selected parameter. Touching a drop-down selector (such as Key Source)
lets you select from a list of relevant choices. Use the Master Control encoder to scroll
through choices. Touching onscreen buttons toggles the related parameter on or off.
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1. Processor On/Off. Enables or disables the Compressor.
2. Comp / Limiter. Switches between the compressor and limiter modes.
3. Gain. Sets the input gain to the compressor.
4. VU Meter. Displays the post-Compressor signal level.
5. Peak Reduction. Sets the amount of peak reduction to apply to the signal.
6. Key Filter. Sets the Key Filter frequency.
7. Key Listen. Touch to enable the Key Listen function.
8. Key Source (Input Channels only). Sets the Key Source for the Compressor.