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P3S ME Class A Stereo Mastering Compressor
Thank you for purchasing the FCS P3S ME Class A Stereo Mastering
Compressor!
It was conceived and designed to be used in mastering applications.
All parameters are tailored to the needs of the mastering engineer who
wants the best in analog outboard dynamic processing.
The P3S ME boasts smooth sound and predictable control for easy, quick
setup.
The audio path of the P3S ME was meticulously crafted using the finest
available analog components.
Like any sophisticated piece of audio equipment, the P3S ME takes a little
bit of time for users to familiarize themselves with its capabilities and
myriad ways to treat audio signals.
A good place to start is what we call "Classic Mode", which is outlined
below:
1- Press the RMS pushbutton, being sure no other pushbuttons are pressed
**Note that the Attack and Release knobs are disabled in "Classic Mode"**
2- Set the Threshold knob to -8dB
3- Set the Ratio knob to 1.2:1
4- Set the Gain knob fully CCW
Connect the P3S ME to your audio source, a CD player or mixer output, and
play some audio.
You should be seeing some amount of activity on the Gain Reduction meter.
Now rotate the Threshold knob until you see around 3dB of G/R, which is
approximately 12 LEDs illuminated in the meter.
Now, you can adjust the "makeup gain" with the Gain knob, using the
Bypass pushbutton (Bypass) to compare the compressed signal level with
the raw signal level.
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- Page 1 3- Set the Ratio knob to 1.2:1 4- Set the Gain knob fully CCW Connect the P3S ME to your audio source, a CD player or mixer output, and play some audio. You should be seeing some amount of activity on the Gain Reduction meter.
- Page 2 VCA how much to compress the entire audio signal. NL Mode notes "N/L" stands for the non-linear capacitor circuit, which provides the P3S ME with a very fast attack and release for short transient sounds, and a longer attack and release for slower waveforms.
- Page 3 Compressor Controls The P3S ME panel can be broken down into 4 major groups of objects: Rotary controls > "Attack" control varies the attack time of the compressor when the AR pushbutton is pressed. (CCW for shorter attack, CW for longer attack) >...
- Page 4 > "Bypass" pushbutton bypasses the compressor when pressed. Note that the bypass scheme is "full hardwire bypass" which completely disconnects the P3S ME from the audio connections. When the P3S ME is unpowered, it passes audio from its inputs directly to its outputs. Because of the bypass...
- Page 5 Specifications > Pristine, all analog audio path > Fully balanced audio I/O on Neutrik XLR connectors > Switchable Discrete Class A driver with custom output transformers > Custom Stepped Goldpoint controls on Threshold, Makeup and Gain. > High quality potentiometers on Attack and Release controls >...
- Page 6 Warranty The P3S ME Class A Stereo Compressor is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase to the original purchaser only. This warranty covers all parts and labor but does not cover shipping.
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