Compressor - dbx Zone Pro 1260 User Manual

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Section 4
Detailed Parameters
This is where you decide how much downward expansion you want. This ratio works oppo-
site from that of the compressor or limiter. If a ratio of 1:4 is selected, a signal that is 1dB below
the threshold will be reduced in gain so that it becomes 4dB below the threshold.
Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec
As the signal reaches the threshold area, the Attack control sets the speed at which the gate
opens. Use very fast attack times to catch the fronts of transient signals.
Hold 0 to 500 m Sec
The Hold control sets the amount of time the gate is held open after the signal passes below
the threshold point.
Release 360 to 5 dB
Release sets the speed at which the gate "closes" or attenuates when the end of the Hold time
is reached.
Max Attenuation 0 to Inf. dB
This sets the maximum amount of attenuation for the gate.
4.6 - Compressor (Insert and DYN Module)
The ZonePRO™ also offers a dedicated compression module. The Compressor is the perfect
tool for tightening uneven signal sources such as vocals and guitars. The parameters for the
Compressor are as follows.
Compressor On/Off
Turns the Compressor module on and off.
OverEasy Off to 10
OverEasy is a soft-knee smoothing function that occurs about the compression threshold.
OverEasy off is considered hard knee; the higher the OverEasy the greater the smoothing.
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