Specifications

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Dynamics page
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS PARMS
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The Dynamics is a soft knee compressor that in the signal path is post analog to digital converter. The
Dynamics will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping it will decrease the gain at loud points.
Dynamics is comprised of both a compressor and an expander, which operate jointly. The
Compressor in Dynamics can set to mild or extreme compression and features a soft knee for
more transparent operation.
To enter the Dynamics Menu
Press the INC or DEC key, “PARMS” will be displayed on the right.
To move to the next parameter, press the MENU key.
To exit this page, press the MENU key for 1 second.
Dynamics Parameters
• PARMS(Parameters): OFF / ON
• Link L-R: OFF / ON: This links the left and right of a stereo ZFR. So if one side of the signal needs
compressing / expansion the other side will kick in to match.
• SPEED (Decay Speed) : SLOWEST / SLOW / NORMAL / FAST / FASTEST
Sets the speed in how gradual the decrease of signal level happens immediately after a signal
reaches its peak
• ATTACK (Attack Speed) : SLOWEST / SLOW / NORMAL / FAST / FASTEST
Sets the speed in how fast the gain is turned down once the signal exceeds the threshold setting.
• CMP RATIO (Compressor Ratio): Valid range: 1.0: to 5.0:1, In 0.1 steps.
The amount of gain reduction is determined by the ratio setting.
A compressor ratio for example of 2.0:1 means for every 1 dB above the compressor threshold the
gain will be reduced 2 dB.
• CMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold): Valid range: 0 to –96dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the level which gain reduction occurs.
• CMP KNEE: (Compressor Soft Knee): Valid range: 0 to 20dB, In 1dB steps.
Sets the compressor's soft knee. A soft knee reduces “softens” the audible change from
uncompressed to compressed, especially for higher ratios where the changeover is more
noticeable
• EXP RATIO (Expansion Ratio): Valid range: 1:1.00 to 1:4.00, In 0.01 steps
Sets the expansion ratio. For example a1:2.0 expansion ratio means for every 1 dB above the
expansion threshold the gain will be reduced 2 dB.
• EXP THRESH (Expansion Threshold): Valid range: 0 to –96dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the threshold above which gain reduction occurs.
• REDUCE (Expander Gain Reduction): Valid range: 0 to –36dB, in 1dB steps.
Sets the limit on the amount of gain reduction caused by the expander.
• GAIN (Make-up Gain): Valid range: 0 to 30dB, In 1dB steps.
Used to compensate for the gain reduction caused by the action of the compressor. Because the
compressor is reducing the gain (or level) of the signal, the ability to add a fixed amount of make-
up gain at the output is provided so that an optimum level can be used
Dynamics OFF
When the Parameters are ON you can adjust the
Dynamic Menu
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS PARMS
ON