XTA D2 Operator's Manual - page 7
D2
Operators Manual
Page 7
Front Panel Familiarisation
Level Meter: Dependant on the setting of
the ‘METER’ switch, this will display the
instantaneous available headroom, at either
the input to the channel (analogue to digital
converter) or the output from the channel,
post compressor (digital to analogue
converter).
Master Key: Switches the entire channel on/off – LED illuminated when processing
is active. All metering and status LEDs for dim when the unit is bypassed.
Make-up Gain Control: Compensate for gain reduction by adding up to +15dB of
additional gain.
Meter Key: Select what the level meter shows – either input headroom or output
headroom. Still active even when the channel is bypassed.
Full Range Compressor Section:
Threshold Control:
Gain Reduction Meter: The red LEDs indicate
progressively more gain reduction (compression) up to
15dB.
Response Key (Fast/Med/Slow): Select the
attack/release times – fast typically for transient control,
and medium/slow for overall level control. Fast is selected when both LEDs are OFF.
Ratio Key: Set the degree of compression to take place, once the signal exceeds the
threshold, cycling through LOW (both LED’s OFF), MEDIUM and HIGH.
Active Key: Bypass just the full range compressor stage.
Dynamic EQ Bands:
Threshold Control: Adjust the onset of dynamic
control in each particular band, from –30dBu to
+22dBu
MODE
Key: Select whether gain reduction is to
occur either above the threshold, or below. Hold
key to change modes.