| Finally! A cure for compression confusion has arrived. Quit guessing
and anguishing over proper compressor and gate settings. Get on with
what is important, your work. Rane has created a new compressor gate
using high quality log rms detectors and Voltage Controlled Amplifiers
(VCAs).
The DC 22 combines quality compression and gate
functions with simplicity. No more compression headache! Let's start
with what a compressor actually does. No matter how you cut it, this is
an automatic volume control. It is a hand on a control, turning the
volume down and turning it up again. The hand is fast and accurate, but
it is just turning a volume control.
When the input signal
reaches a level set by the Threshold control, the compressor begins to
turn the signal down by an amount determined by the Ratio control. The
DC 22, like most compressors, operates by making the loud signals
quieter, but does not make the quiet parts louder. However, by keeping
the loud signals under control, the entire system may be turned up when
necessary to make the quiet parts louder.
There is more than
just a stereo compressor working here. The adjustable Gate is a
downward expander, acting like a compressor running in reverse, making
the quiet parts quieter. This is valuable in reducing system background
noise. The Ratio is fixed at 2:1. When the signal drops below the set
Threshold, the Gate Threshold indicator lights and the output level is
reduced by 2 dB for every 1 dB the input signal level drops.
When
using the DC 22 as a true stereo processor with left and right signals,
activate the Link switch. In Link mode, Channel 1 becomes the Master
and Channel 2 the slave. Gate Threshold, Compression Threshold,
Compression Ratio and Output Level are all controlled by Channel 1.
This ensures that both channels track perfectly, maintaining perfect
balance and image. The Channels are totally independent with the Link
switch off.
The DC 22 offers performance and simplicity not
found (until now) in this price range. Designed for the working
musician or DJ, The DC 22 provides reduced complexity without
compromise in audio quality or dependability. Click here for more information
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