Precision Limiter Meters Overview - Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 Manual

Release The Release knob sets the value of the limiter release time. The default value
is Auto. The available range is from 1 second to 0.01 milliseconds.
Auto Mode
When the Release knob is fully clockwise, Automatic mode is active. In Auto
mode, release time is program-dependent. Isolated peaks will have a fast re-
lease time, while program material will have a slower release.
Note:
Mode The Mode switch affects the attack shape of the limiter. Subtle tonal variations
are possible by switching the Mode between A and B.
Mode A is the default shape, suitable for most material, while Mode B can be
particularly useful on minimal and/or acoustic program material, yielding a
more subtle touch.
The Power switch determines whether the plug-in is active. When the Power
Power
switch is in the Off position, plug-in processing is disabled and UAD DSP us-
age is reduced (unless UAD-2 DSP LoadLock is enabled). When the plug-in is
bypassed with this switch (but not by the host bypass), the VU meter displays
the unprocessed input signal level.

Precision Limiter Meters Overview

K-System The Precision Limiter has precise, calibrated stereo metering. It offers the op-
tion to use K-System metering, which is a method devised by renown audio
engineer Bob Katz (http://digido.com). The K-System is essentially a method
of integrating metering and monitoring levels to standardize the apparent
loudness of audio material while providing useful visual feedback of average
and peak levels.
Integrated Meter/Monitor System
The K-System is not just a metering system; it is designed to be integrated with
calibrated monitoring system levels. In a full K-System implementation, 0 dB
on the level meter yields 83 dB sound pressure level (SPL) per channel in the
monitor output level (86 dB running two channels in stereo), when measured
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