OVERVIEW
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus ACP-88 multi-channel dynamics processor.
Your processor was designed using state of the art components to deliver crystal clear
compression and noise gating for an infinite period of time. We believe the ACP-88 to be
an exceptional sounding unit and an exceptional value. Feel free to contact us at
1.800.750.0323 anytime for any reason. We value your suggestions and your
comments. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement
and feel the best way to accomplish this task is by listening to the
experts
on our gear,
our valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the
purchase of our products.
Please pay close attention to how you connect your ACP-88 to your system. Improper
grounding is the most common cause of noise problems found in studio or live sound
systems. We urge you to scan this manual before hooking up your ACP-88 to become
familiar with its features and various applications. Good luck and enjoy your ACP-88!
1. 2 FEATURES
The following is a summary of your ACP-88’s features:
•
Eight Compressors/Limiters.
Each channel of your ACP-88 contains an audio
Compressor
that can also be setup as
a
Limiter
by varying the ratio of compression. You have broad control over
Threshold
,
Ratio
,
Attack
and
Release
for each processor. You can select between
Auto
or
Manual Attack
and
Release
curves and
Hard
or
Soft Knee
compression types (refer to
the application section of this manual for a quick tutorial on compression/limiting). The
Compressor
will prove to be very useful in many situations such as recording
instruments or vocals that vary in loudness, or setting it up as a
limiting
device before
your digital recorder to prevent distorting your digital recorder’s inputs. Live sound
system processing is another great application where your ACP-88 can really take
control.
