Avid NewsCutter XP User's Guide

Release
Allows you to control how long it takes for the Limiter to be fully
deactivated after the input signal drops below the threshold level. If
you use heavy limiting, you should use proportionally longer release
times. This prevents pumping, which can occur when the Limiter is
forced to jump back and forth between limited and unlimited signal
levels. Lengthening the release time helps smooth these changes in
level by introducing a lag in the ramp-up and ramp-down times of
attenuation. Use shorter release times on material with few peaks that
do not occur in close proximity to each other.
Graph
Displays the response curve set by the Limiter’s Threshold setting. As
you adjust this parameter, refer to the graph to see how the shape of
this curve changes. It allows you to see the effect of your settings.
External Key
This parameter has no effect on the AudioSuite plug-ins.
Key Listen
This parameter has no effect on the AudioSuite plug-ins.
Gate
The Gate plug-in reduces noise by decreasing the gain of signals that
fall below a user-selectable threshold.
Gate Parameters
The Gate plug-in has the following parameters.
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