API Audio 527 Compressor - Manual (Page 6)

API 527 Compressor
RATIO: Sets the ratio of input vs. output levels for signals that
exceed the set THRESHOLD
· Continuously variable between 1:1 and infinity (hard
Limiting)
· A Ratio of 10:1 or greater is generally considered to be a
limiter
· Detented rotary pot for easy recall
RATIO 1
1.5
3
2.5
6
10
0
4
0
VU GR
-3
-5
-7
OV
0
-10
-1
-20
1
2
3
-8
-6
-4
-1.5
-10
-12
-15
-17
-19
-23
TYPE
LINK
KNEE
THRUST R
METER
VU
GR
IN
NEW
OLD
HARD
SOFT
IN
IN
RATIO
METERING - Gain Reduction
A gain reduction (GR) meter is provided to indicate the
amount of compression being applied when the METER switch
is in the GR position.
When no gain reduction is being applied, all LED’s are lit on
the Gain Reduction meter (GR). When compression occurs, the
corresponding LED’s extinguish to indicate the amount of gain
reduction. The following gain reduction increments are
provided:
· -1.5 dB
· -4 dB
· -6 dB
· -8 dB
· -10 dB
· -12 dB
· -15 dB
· -17 dB
· -19 dB
· -23 dB
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