2: Compressor - SoundCraft Ui24R User Manual

Ui24R User Manual
CHANNEL EDIT > COMPRESSOR
The Ui24R Compressor section is accesible via the Edit Tab on the top toolbar. A compressor is a
threshold driven process used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal by applying gain reduction
when the signal level exceeds the threshold and applying 'make-up gain' to keep the overall level con-
sistent. You can use compression to increase the apparent loudness of a signal without increasing the
peak level, or to control overly dynamic sources.
THRESHOLD
Adjust the Threshold of the compressor
The tablet version of the software includes a horizontal THRESHOLD fader. You can drag the orange 'T'
ball in the dynamics graphic in both phone and tablet versions. This refers to how loud the signal is before
compression is applied.
ATTACK
Adjust the Attack of the compressor
The attack time controls how quick it takes for the compressor to work. The time is in microseconds, under
one second.
RATIO
Adjust the compression Ratio
How much compression is applied. For example, if the compression ratio is set for 6:1, the input signal will
have to cross the threshold by 6 dB for the output level to increase by 1dB.
Compressor Screen Grab

5.4.2: COMPRESSOR

5.4.2: COMPRESSOR