Overview; Introduction; Features - PRESONUS ACP88 User Manual

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus ACP-88 multi-channel
dynamics processor. Your processor was designed using state of the art
components to deliver crystal clear compression and noise gating for an infinite
period of time. We believe the ACP-88 to be an exceptional sounding unit and
an exceptional value. Feel free to contact us at 1-800-750-0323 anytime for
any reason. We value your suggestions and your comments. PreSonus
Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and feel the
best way to accomplish this task is by listening to the experts on our gear, our
valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the
purchase of our products.
Please pay close attention to how you connect your ACP-88 to your system.
Improper grounding is the most common cause of noise problems found in
studio or live sound systems. We urge you to scan this manual before hooking
up your ACP-88 to become familiar with its features and various applications.
Good luck and enjoy your ACP-88!

1 . 2 FEATURES

The following is a summary of your ACP-88' s features:
Eight Compressors/Limiters. Each channel of your ACP-88
contains an audio Compressor that can also be setup as a
Limiter by varying the ratio of compression. You have broad
control over Threshold, Ratio, Attack and Release for each
processor. You can select between Auto or Manual Attack and
Release curves and Hard or Soft Knee compression types
(refer to the application section of this manual for a quick tutorial on
compression/limiting). The Compressor will prove to be very
useful in many situations such as recording instruments or vocals
that vary in loudness, or setting it up as a limiting device before
your digital recorder to prevent distorting your digital recorder' s
inputs. Live sound system processing is another great application
where your ACP-88 can really take control.
Eight Dynamic Noise Gates. Each channel of your ACP-88 has
a separate dynamic noise gate that can be used to Gate an entire

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