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The Rane Model DC 24 Dynamic Controller is a two channel Compressor,
Limiter, Gate/Expander system with very unusual attributes. The DC 24
offers unprecedented control of its operating parameters as well as a
built-in 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley Crossover, giving it very
impressive capabilities. Total freedom from control interaction
highlight the DC 24 as well as the availability of separate Compressor
and Limiter controls. The Compressor offers control over both Ratio and
Threshold, while the Limiter allows setting a separate Threshold. In
doing this, the DC 24 allows the operator to create a smooth transition
between subtle compression over a wide dynamic range and peak-stop
limiting at the sound system's highest allowable level. If that's not
enough, the DC 24 also offers independent Gate/Expander Ratio and
Threshold controls. This third level of signal manipulation makes the
DC 24 a most useful and revolutionary device.
Attack and
release times are automatic and program dependent. This simplifies use
of the DC 24, as these subtle controls can confuse most users. History
has proven that experienced compressor users rarely miss these controls
after using a DC 24.
The internal Crossover allows the DC 24
to operate as a two-way speaker dividing network along with a fully
featured Gate, Compressor and Limiter on each Output. In addition to
this application, the DC 24 supplies the necessary circuitry to allow
the unit to divide a single channel of audio information in two
separate frequency ranges and to then recombine the program material
into one Channel. This eliminates the pumping and breathing associated
with compression and limiting when only one Channel is used to cover
the entire audio spectrum.
The DC 24 provides both balanced
XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. 1/4" TRS
Side-Chain inserts are available in each channel.
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