TK Audio BC2-ME - Manual (Page 2)

L+R: When engaged the side-chain signals are summed to mono before hitting the threshold detectors meaning that
the compressor will be 6dB more sensitive to the centre information of the mix. That usually means kick drum, snare
drum, bass guitar and lead vocals. In most cases L+R should not be used.
THD: Adds extra even-harmonics to the signal. (around 0.5%)
CLASS-A: Selects the transformer balanced class-A output stage for a more vintage tone like a fat, punchy low-end
response with more mid character.
STRAIGHT MUTE: When engaged the uncompressed signal is muted; useful when doing parallel compression and
just want to listen to the compressed signal.
GAIN-REDUCTION METER: 20 LED’s shows the gain reduction in 0.5dB steps.
MAKE-UP: 0 to 10dB in 41 steps.
BLEND: Straight to compressed sound in 23 steps. Turning the knob clock-wise will mix the original signal with the
compressed signal. For more information please read the section about parallel compression.
STARTING PRESETS
MIX BUSS
The main purpose of the BC2-ME is to act as a bus compressor and it does it very well.
AUTO-RELEASE MAGIC
One of the true unique features of the BC2-ME is the auto-release setting and its ability to glue the mix together. The
auto-release is a good starting point when setting up the compressor for 2 buss duty. Adjust the Threshold until 2 to 3
dB of compression is shown by the meter. It's all it takes to glue the mix together.
Ratio: 1.25:1, 1.5:1, 2:1 or 4:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 ms
Release: Auto
Blend: Comp
POP MIX COMPRESSION
For more obvious compression a fast release should be used. Adjust the Threshold until it shows about 3 to 4 dB of
compression on the loudest parts of the song.
Ratio: 4:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 ms
Release: 100 or 300 ms
Blend: Comp