Dynamics; Stereo Compressor; Master Fader - Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Owner's Manual

Console Operator's Guide
Dynamics (DYN)
The centre section dynamics may be inserted into the Record or Mix bus (not both) using the DYN button in the
main bus select matrix (see previous page). If the indicator does not light check that neither of the dynamics
units is assigned to a channel.
The dynamics sections are inserted after the insert point; Dynamics 1 handles the left bus, Dynamics 2 the right
bus; select the LINK function for stereo tracking.

Stereo Compressor

The AWS 900+ features a new version of SSL's legendary G Series (aka Quad) compressor. The compressor
can be assigned to either the Record or Mix bus (not both) using the COMP button in the main bus select matrix
(see previous page).
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Selecting the IN button to switch the compressor into circuit introduces no
additional audio circuitry to the main outputs.
This is a high quality stereo compressor with straightforward controls. The
gain MAKE-UP simply acts as a level control to compensate for the lowered
level that is a consequence of compressing the signal. This control may be set
so as not to change the overall output level when the compressor is switched
in. The meter indicates dBs of gain reduction.

Master Fader

The master fader can be selected to control the stereo Record bus or the Mix
bus by selection of the appropriate FADER function on the main bus select
matrix. The fader can control the level of both Record and Mix busses
simultaneously but can only set the level for one bus at a time. The fader uses
a 36-bit, Hi-Resolution MDAC.
If required, a further 10db of gain may be introduced by selecting the +10dB
function on the main bus select matrix. When selected, use the right hand
scale on the master fader.
The automation status button and LEDs fitted next to the fader are not used
at this time.
Following the injection of talkback and tone, the main output busses feed
XLRs on the centre section connector panel.
Metering
The Record and Mix bus are each provided with a dedicated pair of VU
meters above the centre section.