Merging Pyramix User Manual page 279

Show/Hide Dynamics section
Dynamics Section On/Off
Gain reduction display
The bar graph shows the gain reduction/increase generated by the Dynamics Section or by the Expander. The
range of the display can be switched between +-10 or 20 dB by clicking on the bar graph. Scale markings in 1dB
increments on the right-hand side of the bar graph make it easy to see if the range is 10 or 20 dB.
Colors are used to denote a gain reduction or increase generated by either the compressor or the expander:
• Gain reduction by the Compressor is displayed in Red from top to bottom.
• Gain increase by the De-Compressor is displayed in Pink from bottom to top.
• Gain reduction by the Expander (normal or inverse) is displayed in Green from bottom to top. With the
compressor in inverse mode, the gain reduction of the expander is displayed in Green from top to bottom
Threshold Level Control
Sets the level at which the compressor begins to act. If the input signal level exceeds the Threshold Level, the
gain is reduced (or increased in De-Compressor mode) in proportion to the setting of the ratio control.
Ratio Control
Determines the proportion of gain reduction (or increase) for signals above the threshold level. If, for example, the
ratio is set to 2.00:1, in Compressor mode, if the input level rises by 2dBs above the threshold level, the output
level will only rise by 1 dB.
Attack Time Control
Controls the time the compressor takes to react when the input level exceeds the Threshold Level. The lower the
attack time, the faster the reaction.
Release and Hold Time controls
These two parameters work together and control the amount of time the compressor takes to react when the
input level is above the threshold level and starts fall. During the hold time the gain of the compressor remains
constant. After the hold time the gain of the compressor is changed at the rate set by the release time. The lower
the release time, the faster the reaction.
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