
RIGHT-VERT: same as LEFT-LAT DC Threshold for right channel. LEFT-LAT DC Threshold: exactly like on the original unit, set it fully counterclockwise for maximum softness of the compression knee Set it fully clockwise for maximum hardness of the compression knee. With this mode you’ll be able to process independently your Center (Lat) and Sides (Vert) image of the stereo program. Set it to Lat/Vert to have the compressor two channels to work on Mid and Side portions of the Stereo signal. Set it to Link for linked stereo operation (both channels will have identical settings except for Input Gain, and the same amount of gain reduction will always be applied to both channels to ensure stereo image stability. Set it to Left/Right for unlinked stereo (independent channels) operation. AGC: sets the compressor channels mode. This time, because of the higher input drive on the unit, the sound will be much more colored, with a fabulous thick, warm character. The compression can then be set to get the same 2 – 3 dB of compression and the Output level again to match the level you need. Then you can try setting the Input gain at, say, -4 dB. This will result in a very transparent compression, with a bit of nice coloration, but not much. Set the input level to -16 in order to get 2 – 3 dB of compression, and rise the Output level to get the level you want.
For example, since the modeling of the amplifiers stage in this compressor is very detailed, you can experiment with various levels of Input Gain, compensating for more or less compression with the Threshold knobs, and for higher or lower output level with Output knob. There are various ways you can work with this device and get a large range of results from it.
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