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3. ATTACK (0,1 ms to 200ms)
This control works only when PEAK/RMS (#9) is set at peak mode. It sets the compression attack time
interval between input peak signal and threshold setting.
4. RELEASE (0,05sec to 3 sec)
Contrary to the ATTACK control, this control decides the de-compress interval for a compressed signal to
return to its original value. The PEAK/RMS control (#9) must be in PEAK mode. This is helpful to
compensate for poor mic or vocal technique.
The following diagram shows how the ATTACK/RELEASE works. Different time settings will create different
effects
5. OUTPUT (-20 dB to +20 dB)
This control adjusts the output level. For example, if you try to make a CD duplication from a cassette, it is
necessary for you to accommodate the cassettes limited dynamic range.
GATE AREA
A noise gate is a signal processor that turns off or significantly accentuates the audio signal passing through
it when the signal level falls below a user adjustable threshold.
6. THRESHOLD (no gating to -10 dB)
When it is pushed off, ail signals are allowed. Turning it clockwise only signal over the threshold is allowd to
limit the noise signal level. How to set a proper gate level for most applications? Turn off the GATE
Threshold. Turn on all instruments hooked to this unit but no input is allowed. Increase the Threshold, the
GATE LED (#15) comes on. This is helpful in removing hiss from tape, guitar amps etc.
7. RATE (0,02 sec to 2 sec)
This control sets the interval of the gate and thus creates a soft cut to noise. FIGURE C explains the signal
cut responding to different RATE settings. Different settings create different signal cut effects.
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