Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part); Assigning The Limiter/Compressor Section - Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

3.3.9 Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part)
INPUT DIR OUT
IN 1 ON
Input Out
IN 2
Busses
GEN
Meters
1 2
ON ON
AUX
MONO
3 4
ON ON Dynamic Keying:
1 2
ON ON
AUX
STEREO
3 4
ON ON
PROCESSING
Dynamic Link:
EQ FILT
CMP/ EXP/
DYN
LIM GTE
INS
DLY
OPT
3.3.9.1

Assigning the Limiter/Compressor Section

OUT/
INPUT
N-1
EQ FILTER
EQ2
LIM/ EXP/
COMP GATE
INSERT DELAY
MONO ADD.
AUX AUX
STEREO
PAN
AUX
PAGE PAGE
1 2
PAGE PAGE
3 4
AUTO
SHOW
ASSIGN
VALUES
MODES
FREEZE
LINK
OFF ACCESS
MENU
Date printed: 03.09.03
For Dynamics Processing, a Limiter/Compressor function and an Expand-
er/Gate function can be configured. These functions can be switched
ON/OFF on the Channel Strip.
Notes: In addition, Limiter and Compressor can be switched ON/OFF indiv-
idually. As a result, the DYN–CMP/LIM key on the Channel Strip has no
effect if both have been switched OFF individually.
Pages 3 and 4 (look-forward and key control) are common to the entire
dynamics section.
The Key Source input can be selected from CHAN (dynamics processing
depends on the channel's input signal) or PTCH (processing is controlled
by a signal connected via the patch). High- and low-pass filters are avail-
able for the side-chain (key source) path.
Several channels can be linked together, which means that a control signal
of the the channel with the highest level will control all other channels.
The Links can be turned on and off from the LACP and are setup via the
Graphic Controller, refer to
GRM: Gain Reduction can be displayed on the channel meters. GRM is activated
on the Central Facilities Unit (CFU).
This switchover affects only channels configured with a Dynamics Unit. In
GRM mode, the left bar on the Channel Meter indicates the level (for ste-
reo channels, the higher-channel level is shown), while the right bar indi-
cates the current gain reduction produced by the Dynamics Unit. In addi-
tion, a three-colour L/C LED, which displays dynamic unit activity, is
included in the fader unit.
A. Global Assignment:
• Press LIM/COMP on the Master Menu Selector.
The displays of all Channel Strips will switch over and indicate the
Limiter/Compressor control parameters, except those in FREEZE
mode; see
• Press one of the PAGE 1 through 4 keys on the MMS to select the de-
sired parameters (PAGE 1 for Limiter on-off/attack/release/threshold,
PAGE 2 for Compressor ratio/on-off/attack/release/threshold, PAGE 3
for Compressor auto make-up gain and dynamics look-forward/keying
source/gain, PAGE 4 for Key HPF/LPF/key input/side-chain link on-
off).
B. Local Assignment on the Channel Strip:
• Press ASN SEL; the ASN SEL key will flash.
• Press the DYN–CMP/LIM key.
• Press one of the PAGE 1 through 4 keys on the Channel Strip to select
the desired parameters.
C. Local Assignment affecting all Channel Strips:
• Press LINK ACCESS on the Master Menu Selector.
• Pressing a local assignment key will now affect all Channel Strips. The
same functions as described in "B" are available.
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