Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Channel Strip - Manual (Page 21)

21 ECS-410 EVEREST
Dc1- Dual Mode Dynamics Control
threshold so the gain reduction meter only shows compression
during these peaks.
Attack Control
Attack controls how quickly the gain is turned down after the
signal exceeds the threshold. The attack time is variable from 4mS
to 100mS.
An attack setting of about 3 on the scale will delay the onset of
compression long enough to preserve the attack transients in
guitar, bass or drums while allowing the sustain portion of the
sound to be compressed. Use the “Fast” setting to reduce fast
transients.
Release Control
Release controls how fast the gain is returned to its normal setting
after the signal has fallen below the threshold again.
Slower release times are generally used to reduce the so called
“pumping” effect as the compressor turns on and off. Don’t make
the release time too long, however, or the compressor won’t have
time to recover for the next pluck or hit.
In general, the attack and release controls are used to smooth out
the action of the compressor, but they can also be used to create
special effects.
Compression Type Switch
The compressor has two modes:
Classic Mode - soft knee compression with a maximum •
compression ratio of 3:1
Tight Mode - fast acting compression with a maximum
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compression ratio of 10:1