Control amplifier

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As a control amplifier is known in the audio engineering those effects devices that process the output level of a signal as a function of the input level and time. Control amplifiers are used for optimization, sound design and overload protection.

This group includes: B. Compressors , limiters , expanders and gates .

literature

  • R. Beckmann: Manual of PA technology, basic component practice. 2nd edition, Elektor-Verlag, Aachen, 1990, ISBN 3-921608-66-X