Specifications

link knob
The link knob controls the extent to which the gain reduction of the left and
right channels are tied together. When set to 100%, the gain reduction ap-
plied to both channels is identical. Setting this knob to 0% completely de-
couples the gain reduction coefficients, and each channel is then processed
independently. When the two channels are completely decoupled, PSP Xen-
on operates as if it were two separate limiters working in parallel, one on each
channel, although each shares the same transient, release, and level settings.
When the two channels are decoupled, this normally results in louder overall output, because
each channel’s level and loudness are maximized separately (and optimally for that specific
channel). However, one side affect of decoupling the two channels is that the stereo image
may fluctuate. Thus, with PSP Xenon you can use the link knob to dial in the optimal blend
between the extra loudness gained by de-linking a stereo signal versus the stability of the ste-
reo image gained by partial or complete linking.
out knob
The output knob attenuates the final output signal, effectively setting the ceil-
ing level. Usually this is left at 0dBFS in order to maintain the full dynamic
range of the media. However, sometimes you may need to attenuate the out-
put in order to prevent intersample peaks at the digital-to-analog converter.
PSP Xenon Operation Manual
TIP: PSP Xenon offers another, even better way to automatically eliminate intersample
peaks: oversampl button in the envelope detector. Try activating this feature instead of
reducing the output knob.
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