UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual v5.2 - Just Music

Note: As the Threshold control is increased and more processing occurs, output
level is typically reduced. Adjust the Gain control to modify the output of
the module to compensate if desired.
L/C Threshold
–20dB
The –20dB switch increases the sensitivity of the limiter/compressor
by lowering the range of the available threshold values. When
–20dB mode is active, the threshold range is 0dB to –30dB. When
–20 is inactive, the threshold range is +20dB to –10dB.
To activate –20dB mode, click the “pull –20” label text or the red indicator
just below the Threshold control. –20dB mode is active when the red indicator
illuminates.
L/C Ratio (RAT)
Ratio defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by
the module. For example, a value of 2 (expressed as a 2:1 ratio)
reduces the signal by half, with an input signal of 20 dB
being reduced to 10 dB.
A value of 1 yields no gain reduction. When the control is at
maximum (“lim”), the ratio is effectively infinity to one, yielding the limiting effect.
The available range is 1 to infinity.
L/C Fast
The Fast mode switch defines the attack time (the duration between
the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied)
of the limiter and compressor.
Attack time is program dependent. Two ranges are available: 3
milliseconds to 7 milliseconds (Fast off) and 1 millisecond to 7 milliseconds
(Fast active).
To activate Fast mode, click the “pull FAST” label text or the red indicator just
below the Ratio (RAT) control. Fast mode is active when the red indicator illuminates.
L/C Release
Release sets the amount of time it takes for processing to
cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level.
The available range is 10 milliseconds to 3 seconds, and automatic.
Automatic triple time-constant program dependent release
time is activated by turning the release control fully clockwise
(to 3s) or by clicking the “AUTO” label text.
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