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Applying Compression to an Input Signal
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Applying Compression to an Input Signal Applying Compression to an Input Signal The AW2400 provides dynamics processing capability on all input and track channels: compression on the track channels, and both compression and gating on the input channels. The dynamics processor parameters are adjusted manually via the Selected Channel section in the same way as the EQ parameters. A range of dynamics presets for a variety of instruments is also provided in the dynamics library. In this section we'll see how to recall dynamics processor preset from the library and apply compression to the channel 1-8 signals. 1 Press the Layer section [IN 1-8] key so that its indicator lights, the press the [SEL] key for the channel to which compression is to be applied. HINT • The [INPUT SEL] 1-8 keys can also be used to select an input channel for compression. 2 Press the Selected Channel section [DYN] key so that its indicator lights. The DYNAMICS screen will appear. NOTE • If the AUTO DISPLAY function is set to OFF, the DYNAMICS screen will not appear automatically when the [DYN] key is pressed. In this case press one of the Selected Channel knobs (1-4) after pressing the [DYN] key so that its indicator lights. For details about the AUTO DISPLAY function refer to "AW2400 Preferences" on page 210. 4 Move the cursor to the COMP ON/OFF button and press the [ENTER] key to turn the compressor on. This activates the compressor for the corresponding 6 input channel. HINT • If necessary the individual compressor parameters can be adjusted via this page. Refer to "Using the Compressors" on page 152 for details. Track recording 5 Press the Display section [F4] key. The DYNAMICS screen Comp Lib. page will appear. Compressor library presets can be recalled via this page. The currently selected compressor type and its graphic response curve are shown at the top of the display. List RECALL button 3 Press the Display section [F3] key, or press the [DYN] key as many times as necessary until the Comp Edit page appears. The compressor settings are available via this page. COMP ON/OFF button HINT • Pages can also be switched by repeatedly pressing a Selected Channel knob. 6 Use the [DATA/JOG] dial or [INC]/[DEC] keys to select the library setting to be recalled. The setting highlighted by a dotted frame is currently selected for recall. Each setting has a name that indicates the instrument or application it is intended to be used for. The compressor types and response curves are displayed to the left of the list. AW2400 Owner's Manual 61