MCL-204, 2-channel compressor/limiter
2-channel compressor/limiter,
with noise gate and side chain input.
For protecting vocal microphones or dynamically played instruments against overload, for equalizing level fluctuations, for emphasising a signal and for transferring analogue recordings onto digital sound carriers (volume maximisation due to dynamic compression).
For each channel:
- 8-step LED level display, switchable to input signal or output signal
- 12-step LED attenuation display
- LED indicators for a perfect adjustment of the threshold values for expander/gate, compressor and limiter
- Servo-balanced inputs and outputs
- Bypass switch (hard bypass)
- Switch for hard or soft compression (soft knee)
- Threshold control and rate control for expander/gate
- Threshold, ratio, attack, release and output level controls for compressor
- Automatic mode attack/release for compressor
- Side chain mode for controlling the compressor via an additional external audio signal, with monitor function and low cut filter, can be switched on additionally
- Threshold control for limiter
- Selector switch +4dBu/-10dBv for internal level adjustments
Parallel control of both channels possible via one operating panel (link/stereo mode)
| Frequency range | 20-20,000Hz, -0,5dB |
|---|---|
| Max. input level | 8.7V 12.3V (side chain) |
| Max. output voltage | 8.7V |
| Output impedance | 60Ω bal., 30Ω unbal. |
| S/N ratio | > 90dB |
| Crosstalk attenuation | > 100dB |
| Gate ratio | 1:1.2 to 1:8 |
| Compression | 1:1 to ∞:1 |
| THD | < 0.05% |
| Admiss. ambient temp. | 0-40 °C |
| Power supply | 230V˜/50Hz/20VA |
| Dimensions | 482x44x220mm, 1RS |
| Weight | 3kg |