Built-In Expander/Gate; Adjusting Dynamics - DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Comp/Lim Defaults and Ranges
The following table lists the default values and ranges for the
built-in Comp/Lim:
Comp/Lim (defaults to Compressor mode)
Parameter Default
Threshold 0 dB
Attack 10 ms
Release 100 ms
Ratio 2:1
Knee 0 (hard)
Makeup Gain 0 dB

Built-In Expander/Gate

One built-in Expander/Gate (Exp/Gate) is available on each
input channel. The Exp/Gate defaults to gate (Ratio of 100:1,
the maximum setting). It can be switched to Expander mode
by setting the Range to its minimum setting. Mono and stereo
processing are supported.
Expander/Gate Parameters
Threshold Increases or decreases the threshold level for the
built-in Exp/Gate.
Ratio Increases or decreases the ratio for the Exp/Gate. The
most extreme clockwise setting (100:1) puts the process into
Gate mode. Lower settings enable Expander mode.
Attack Increases or decreases the attack time for the Exp/Gate.
Gate Hold Increases or decreases the time the gate holds.
Release Increases or decreases the release time for the
Exp/Gate.
Range Sets the maximum range or depth of attenuation of the
gate on that channel.
In/Out Takes the Exp/Gate in or out of circuit (bypass).
Side-Chain Keying The Exp/Gate supports side-chain and key
listen. For details, see "Side-Chain Keys and Filters" on
page 137.
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Minimum Maximum
–40 dB +20 dB
100 us 200 ms
10 ms 4 sec
1.25:1 100:1
0 100
–40 dB +20 dB
Exp/Gate Gain Reduction Meters
A single bi-color Gate LED on each input channel indicates
Exp/Gate activity, as shown in the following table.
Color Expander Status
(none) Not in circuit
Green 3 dB gain reduction
Yellow 21 dB gain reduction
Red > 21 dB gain reduction
Six-segment gain reduction meters are provided in the ACS for
metering of the Exp/Gate on the currently selected channel.
(See Chapter 13, "Metering."
Exp/Gate Defaults and Ranges
The following table lists the default values for the Exp/Gate:
Exp/Gate Defaults (defaults to Gate mode)
Parameter Default
Threshold 0 dB
Attack 1 ms
Release 250 ms
Ratio 100:1 (Gate
mode)
Gate Hold 100 ms
Gate Range –20 dB

Adjusting Dynamics

The VENUE Profile console provides Dynamics controls in in-
put channel strips, the ACS, and on-screen.
Input Fader Strip Dynamics Controls
All Input fader strips provide Threshold level control for
built-in Dynamics.
Compressor and Gate
Threshold
Assign for
Encoders
Input Encoder assignment switches for built-in Dynamics
Gate Status
Not in circuit
Gate Open & Hold
Gate Release
Gate Closed
Minimum Maximum
–60 dB +20 dB
20 us 500 ms
10 ms 4 sec
1.25:1 100:1
10 ms 4 sec
–80 dB 0 dB