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I Mic effect section/Compressor & De-esser
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1. Compressor/De-esser switch
Switches the compressor/de-esser on/off. The effects will be bypassed if this is off.
2. Compressor type select knob
Selects the type of compressor that is most suitable for the source you are recording.
* If you want to adjust the parameters with greater precision, refer to Compressor/De-esser section
(p. 139), under "Advanced applications".
NORMAL
VOCAL
KICK
SNARE
KIT
A.GUITAR
Attack
Release
Ratio
4
3
Light compression suitable for recording most instruments or vocals on
a demo tape.
Ratio
medium (2.8 : 1)
Attack
medium
Release
very fast
Heavier compression suitable for recording a powerful vocal.
Ratio
extremely high (∞ : 1)
Attack
extremely fast
Release
slow
Compression suitable for recording a bass drum. Produces a percus-
sive sound with a strong sense of attack.
Ratio
extremely high (16 : 1)
Attack
slow
Release
medium
Compression suitable for recording a snare drum. Produces a powerful
and heavy sound.
Ratio
high (8 : 1)
Attack
fast
Release
fast
Compression suitable for recording an entire drum kit.
Ratio
medium (4 : 1)
Attack
medium
Release
medium
Compression suitable for recording an acoustic guitar. Smoothly
controls the sound, producing a natural effect when reverb or chorus
are applied.
Ratio
low (2 : 1)
Attack
fast
Release
medium
The time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level until the effect
is applied.
The time from when the input level falls below the threshold level until the
effect ceases to be applied.
The ratio by which the level is compressed when the signal exceeds the
threshold level. High ratio settings will produce sharp compression, and low
settings will produce gentle compression.
A compressor is an effect that makes the volume more
consistent by compressing high input levels and
boosting low input levels.
A de-esser is an effect that cuts the sibilants from a
vocal, producing a softer tone.
Names of things and what they do
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