DN540 Quad Compressor
Compressors were originally devised to reduce the dynamic range of audio signals. To do this they use gain modification that makes adjustments to signal levels automatically, dependant on the level and dynamic of the signal itself, and upon the character and control settings of the particular compressor unit.
Throughout the history of dynamics processing many different types of compressor have been produced using many different types of gain technology. Each type has a distinctive sound. Users have found many applications which benefit from these often unintentional compression audio artifacts, taking the use of compressors far beyond simple dynamic range reduction, sometimes even generating the complete reverse; dynamic enhancement. It is with these creative applications in mind, that the DN540 has been designed to offer a latency-free, comprehensive and compact dynamics processing package.
With its unique presence feature the DN540 will be especially useful on vocals to eliminate the "pumping" effects of spill and to add "air" to the sound without introducing noise.
- Presence-accenting compression to enhance high-frequency signal integrity
- Dynamic EQ adds "air" to vocals without introducing noise or pumping effects
- Flexible channel linking allows multiple combinations of side chain summing to preserve stereo images
- Manual envelope control with linear peak-sensing compression or Auto mode with RMS compression
- Soft or hard knee compressor response
- 6 segment gain reduction and signal metering LED bargraphs per channel
- External side chain input on balanced 1/4" TRS connector for each channel
- Electronically balanced inputs and outputs on Neutrik* XLR connectors
- Rugged 1U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
- Designed and engineered in England