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.

Quad channel compressor

Easy to use and requires minimum set up to produce excellent results

Features a unique and intuitive presence control that improves the high frequency sound quality without increasing noise or squealing (howl-round)

Features extremely low noise and distortion levels

Designed from a sonic point of view and can produce extremely transparent compression

Advanced envelope generator with manual controls that can be easily switched in or out to produce transparency or creative dynamic effects

The compressors intuitive turn it up, turn it down approach to control knob labeling avoids confusion during fast adjustment

The status of bypass, solo and other major switches are boldly presented to avoid mistakes

Linking features true power summing so it always provides true threshold setting for stereo material

Great sounding compressor as it has been "tuned" by ear

Road worthy chassis

Balanced outputs

Auto switching power supply

1U

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