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The 240 Dual Logic Gated Compressor combines elements of the Aphex
Logic-assisted Gate (used in models 230 + 622) and Aphex's
Easyrider® compression circuitry into one brilliant device. If
gates have frustrated you in the past this is the one to get!
The Logic-Assisted Gate technology provides the most reliable,
accurate, and stable operation of any gate. The patented circuitry
(U.S. Patent 5,334,947) is designed to never false trigger, click or
chatter. Once triggered, even by a microscopic transient, the gate
progresses through its attack, hold and release sequence.
Controls on the gating portion of the Model 240 include Threshold, Attack, Hold, Release, and Depth.
Unlike most combined gate/compressor devices, the Model 240 is
designed to have both technologies work as a seamlessly integrated
system. When the Logic-Assisted gate activates, the Easyrider
compressor is prevented from releasing. This avoids the conflicting
nature of the compressor attempting to raise signal level while the
gate attempts to reduce it. The gain reduction is‘frozen’ until the
gate is opened again.
Controls in the compressor section of the Model 240 include Drive,
Speed (the baseline release rate of the compressor), and Output. Each
channel on the 240 may be used independently or the two channels may be
linked for stereo processing.
A front panel multicolored LED bar graph meter displays either peak output level or gain reduction.
Connections
A rear key insert jack allows line-level equipment to be inserted
into the signal path of the gate’s threshold detector for applications
such as de-essing or keying the gate to an external signal. Other rear
panel connections include balanced 1/4" TRS line XLR mic inputs and
outputs, as well as a level selector to choose between –10dBV or +4dBu
operation.
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