Extron electronics DMP 64 User Manual page 103

Ducking Block
The ducking processor block, when inserted, provides
a means to duck, or lower the level of one or more
microphones and/or program material (ducking targets) when the processor detects a
signal from the ducking source. Ducking lasts for the duration of the interrupting signal
(ducking source) determined by the threshold setting (plus hold and release time) and
restores the ducked mic original level once the other signal has ceased. Ducking is useful
when:
•
Program material needs to be attenuated in order to more clearly hear a narrator
voice.
•
One microphone, such as one used by a master of ceremonies, needs to have priority
over other mics and/or program material.
• A paging mic needs to attenuate all other signals.
All ducking processor blocks are controlled via a common dialog box that opens when any
of the ducking blocks are selected. All empty ducking processor blocks have no ducking
source or target settings by default.
When the first ducking source is inserted (shown above), no ducking targets are selected.
The teal buttons next to the virtual send rows indicate the input signal has been routed to
the virtual sends, which can also be ducking targets. All ducking targets must be selected
manually.
NOTE: Signal reduction is not cumulative. Ducking will only reduce an input by the
amount set in the
Priority Ducking
Also see Ducking for additional information.
by: text box even if it is being ducked (see
later in this section) by another ducking source.
Ducking and
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