RME HDSPe MADI FX [50/87] Dynamics

User's Guide HDSPe MADI FX © RME

25.3.3 Dynamics

A click on D opens the Dynamics panel with Compressor, Expander and Auto Level. They are

available in all input and output channels, and affects all routings of the respective channel.

Dynamics. Activated by this button.

Thresh. Threshold where Compressor or Expander start to

work. The Compressor is adjustable from -60 dB to 0 dB,

the Expander is adjustable from -99 dB to -30 dB.

Ratio. Ratio of input to output signal. Defines the intensity

of the signal processing. Adjustable from 1 to 10.

Gain. Gain stage to compensate a loss in level caused by

the Compressor. Adjustable from -30 to +30 dB. With

inactive Compressor (Threshold 0 dB, Gain 1:1) this

function can also be used as universal digital gain stage.

Attack. Defines the rise time for the control voltage of

Compressor/Expander. Adjustable from 0 ms to 200 ms.

Release. Defines the release time for the control voltage of Compressor and Expander. Adjust-

able from 100 ms to 999 ms.

The amplitude graphics gives a precise overview of the level changes caused by the current

settings of Compressor and Expander. The white dot shows the level of the input signal and

with this whether the signal is within the processing range or not. The small light blue lines in

the level meter show the currently active gain reduction. Settings for these Dynamic Meters are

found in the Preferences dialog (F2).

Auto Level. Activated by this button.

Max. Gain. Defines the maximum amplification of the input signal. Adjustable from 0 dB to 18

dB.

Headroom. To minimize short-time overloads

and clipping of the signal peaks Auto Level can

be set to operate at a fixed offset to 0 dBFS.

Adjustable from 3 dB to 12 dB.

Rise Time. Defines the speed of a level increase

after a level reduction. Adjustable from 0.1 s to

9.9 s.

Preset. Includes the same functions as

described on the previous page for the Equalizer.

The names of the Factory Presets make clear

whether Compressor, Auto Level or both (C+A)

have to be switched on.