Configuration Instructions

Configuration pages – Overview

'Audio Output Processing'

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Adjustable from 1…50 in quarter steps.

'Knee Depth'

'Knee Depth' is the 'soft knee' area in dB, on both sides of the threshold value.

Setting this parameter to be near zero implements a 'hard knee' with a sharp

transition and provides a more noticeable compression.

'Soft knee' is a softer transition where the ratio gradually grows from 1:1 to a set

value in a transition region on both sides of the threshold value. It makes the

compression effect less perceptible. The adjustable range is 0…60 dB

'Gain'

'Gain' is the gain stage to compensate a loss in level caused by the compressor.

'Gain' can be used as a digital gain stage with an inactive compressor, with a

threshold value of 0 dB in a 1:1 ratio.

'Attack'

'Attack' is the response to signal levels above the threshold value and is defined by

the attack time. The attack time is the amount of time that the unit takes to

attenuate the output level after the threshold value has been reached. Adjustable

from 0…200 ms.

'Release'

'Release' is the time required to restore the gain to normal after the input signal has

decreased below the threshold level.

Proper release time will depend on the type of signal being processed and the way

in which the limiter is being used. Adjustable from 0…1020 ms.

It is possible to display the real-time behavior of the compressor/limiter by right-

clicking and choosing the 'Show Compressor/Limiter' entry in the context menu.

Fig. 77: Changing the audio level

The graphic gives a precise overview of the changing audio level caused by the

current settings of the compressor.

The yellow dot shows the level of the output signal and the red bar the current

compressing level with a maximum indicator. In case of expanding, a green bar is

shown, also with a trailing peak indicator.