Aphex 9651 EXPRESSOR audio compressor Operating guide

Below you will find brief information for audio compressor 9651 EXPRESSOR. This document describes the Aphex 9651 EXPRESSOR, a professional audio compressor/limiter that aims to deliver transparent audio performance with fully adjustable controls and unique features like the High Frequency Expander. This feature allows you to use higher compression ratios, even up to 50 to 1, without worrying about "dullness" artifacts, typically found in other wide-band devices. The EXPRESSOR also offers Sidechain controls allowing you to choose whether you want to cut low frequencies, employ a soft-knee threshold, or link two EXPRESSORs for stereo or master/slave operation.

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Key features

  • High Frequency Expander

  • Sidechain controls

  • Low Cut switch

  • Soft Knee switch

  • Slave switch

  • Stereo link

  • Slave link

  • Balanced inputs and outputs

  • Transformerless design

  • High headroom

Frequently asked questions

The Sidechain Controls let you modify the audio signal before it is processed by the compressor. You can choose whether you want to cut low frequencies, employ a soft-knee threshold, or link two EXPRESSORs for stereo or master/slave operation.

The High Frequency Expander is a unique feature that automatically adds equalization to the compressed signal only when necessary. This helps to retrieve brightness lost due to high ratio compression/limiting without introducing undesirable background noise.

Set the RATIO Control to its minimum setting and adjust the THRESHOLD for a maximum value. Then, adjust the INPUT and OUTPUT Controls for unity gain, and set the OUTPUT VU Meter to your system's reference level. Adjust ATTACK and RELEASE for average values. Now, while listening to the audio program, start increasing the RATIO Control and lowering the THRESHOLD Control, observing the GAIN REDUCTION Meter. Once you've found a suitable THRESHOLD level, adjust the RATIO, ATTACK, and RELEASE controls to fine-tune the effect.

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