Alesis 2 User Manual page 19
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MICRO LIMITER@cont'd
compression ratio. This ratio is indicated by the input LED's in
conjunction with the graph on the front of the unit.
The release time control determines how quickly the limiter
recovers from a signal applied to the input. Farthest to the left is
the fastest release time while full to the right is the slowest.
The output control is provided for matching levels so that no
signal level is lost due to the effects of limiting.
An in/out switch allows you to bypass the MIGRO LIMITER for
comparison purposes, if necessary.
Operation
Although specific operation of the MICRO LIMITER will vary per
instrument or effect desired, basic operation of the MICRO
LIMITER is the same. First, apply a signal to the unit's right or left
input jack (or both jacks for stereo), taking care to use the same
side for the output. Depress the in/out switch to the "in" position.
To determine the right amount of limiting, it is best to look at the
meters on your console or tape machine and listen to the results.
This is covered more in the next section (see application). Be
aware that too much limiting will cause the program material to
seem dulland lifeless.
Next, adjust the release time by starting with the control full to
the left (counterclockwise).
This is the most critical adjustment so
it must be made carefully for best results. As a general rule,
signals that are percussive or have a high treble content (like
drums) should have a shorter release time, or the control set
more to the left. Program that contains a lot of low frequencies
(like bass) should have a longer release time, or the control set
more to the right.
Care should be taken when the release control is set too far to
the left (release time too short) as this setting may result in a
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