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DL441 OPERATORS' MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The DL441 is a quad channel compressor / limiter designed to meet the needs of

professional studio and live sound applications. It may be used in balanced or

unbalanced systems and each channel is independently switchable between +4dBu

and -10dBv operating levels by means of a rear panel button. In addition to the

compressor / limiter, each channel also contains an independent, fast-acting peak

limiter.

The compressor section features a highly developed, auto attack/release system

which adapts itself to the programme material being processed and is equally

effective on individual sounds or complex mixes.

To maximise flexibility, each channel of the DL441 is switchable between traditional

ratio (hard knee) and soft-knee operation; in the soft-knee mode, the transition from

unity gain to gain reduction at the selected ratio is progressive and occurs over a

nominal 15dB input level range. The four channels may be operated independently or

linked in pairs for true stereo operation.

Traditionally, soft-knee compressors are preferable for unobtrusive level control or

for the control of finished mixes, whereas ratio type compressors are generally

considered more successful in creative applications or where large amounts of gain

reduction are required. By offering a choice of both modes, the DL441 is capable of

outstanding results in a very wide range of studio and live sound situations.

Also included in each channel of the DL441 is a peak limiter which allows the user to

set an absolute output signal level that will not be exceeded. If the peak limiter

threshold is exceeded for more than a few milliseconds, additional gain reduction will

be applied to reduce the overall signal level to within accepted limits without

distortion. Once the peak has passed, the system gain will return to normal after a

period of about one second. This facility is extremely valuable both in live sound

applications, for driver protection, and in digital recording where an absolute

maximum recording level exists. Furthermore, when deliberately overdriven, it can be

used creatively to produce level "pumping" effects which can be useful on electric

guitar or rock vocal sounds.