Tone Section; Tone Section Controls; Knee - API 2500+ Operator's Manual

5.0 Tone Section

The TONE section of the 2500+ controls the shape of the response curve at the onset of compression
(KNEE), inserts the patented
(TYPE). These controls all influence the tonal characteristics the compression applies to the audio.

5.1 Tone Section Controls

5.1.1 KNEE

2500+ Bus Compressor
THRUST
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The KNEE function determines the shape of the 2500+'s response curve when the
input audio crosses the THRESHOLD.
The 2500+ has three (3) KNEE settings that control how the compressor transitions
into compression:
• HARD: Sharp response curve
Red LED
o
• MED (Medium): Slightly rounded response curve
Yellow LED
o
• SOFT: Rounded response curve
Green LED
o
filter before the detector, and set the detector path routing
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