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11. RATIO. This control indicates the amount the output will change in relation to

changes in the input level. The overall dynamic range of the program signal is

reduced or "squeezed". (In theory, a ratio setting of 2 means that a 2dB input

level change above threshold will produce a 1dB output level change).

A ratio setting of 1.5 or 2 is gentle or moderate compression, very useful when

mixing or mastering. At a setting of 4, compression becomes a bit more audible,

which is normal and useful for vocal recordings and general purpose medium

compression tasks. A setting of 8 would be considered heavy compression, for

example live drums, loud guitars, controlling background vocals, etc.

At setting 20, you are using extreme compression. At this setting the output level

will essentially remain constant despite increases of input level above threshold.

Ultimately, your best choices of various settings will come from using your

ears.....they will tell you more than the meter.

12. T1 / T2 switch. Select one of two input transformers. T1 is a medium impedance

Jensen transformer. Select it for clean, uncolored, accurate, flat response; perfect

for mixing, mastering and pristine tracking. T2 is a lower impedance Sowter

transformer; select it when thicker musical harmonics and richer tone are desired

for tracking or mixing. When using a pair of Liminator compressors linked for

stereo operation, both channels should be set to same input transformer.

13. MODE. Select Comp (compress) for normal unit operation, or Bypass (true relay

bypass) for comparison between selected compression settings and the

unprocessed signal.

Link setting can be selected when 2 or more Liminator units are used together

for stereo or multi-channel recording, mixing or mastering. The gain reduction

control voltages are thus mixed, which stabilizes the sound-stage image and

prevents drift between channels.

For stereo or multi-channel operation, connect a ¼" Link cable or Y-cables

between units (see page 3). Each channel's controls will remain individually

operational for compression settings, and are usually set identically.

14. Unbalanced operation. The Airfield Audio Liminator works fine in unbalanced

audio systems. Typically, input and output XLR cables (with pin 1 and 3 joined

together) wired to ¼" or RCA connectors will do the job. For proper operation of

THRESHOLD control, ensure that the output of your source device delivers a

good hot +4dB (0 VU) signal level.

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