Peak Limiter

Note: The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Type Property.

Input Pins

Input

Audio signal pins are represented by a () circle, and traditional wiring is represented by a thin black line.

By default, the Peak Limiter component is set to a Mono channel, which provides one input. Additionally, you can set the Properties to allow for Stereo, which gives you two inputs; or you can choose Multi-Channel, which will allow you to choose between 2 and 256 inputs.

Output Pins

Output

Audio signal pins are represented by a () circle, and traditional wiring is represented by a thin black line.

By default, the Peak Limiter component is set to a Mono channel, which provides one output. Additionally, you can set the Properties to allow for Stereo, which gives you two outputs; or you can choose Multi-Channel, which will allow you to choose between 2 and 256 outputs.

Tip: For additional properties not listed, refer to the Properties Panel help topic for more information.

Peak Limiter Properties

Side Chain Input

For each standard input, an additional input is provided for an alternate control of the Peak Limiter. When the Side Chain is set to yes, the standard inputs have no control over the limiter.

In Gain is always applied to the Side Chain input signal, regardless of the state of Bypass.

The output is limited by the Side Chain Input level and its relation to the Threshold Level regardless of the level of the main Input.

Detector Time

Sets one of three pre-set Detector Times, or the Detector Time control in the Control Panel.

The Detector Time adjusts the rate of change of the Detector level in response to changes in the input signal.
This adjustment is to prevent changes (spikes, low frequency signals) in the input from causing unwanted, momentary output.

Bypass Gain Meter

When set to Active, the Applied Gain meter is active regardless of the state of the Bypass button. This means you can adjust the Peak Limiter in Bypass mode.

When set to Inactive, the Applied Gain meter is inactive to indicate that the component is in Bypass mode.

Channels

Type

Sets the type of input and output channels. You can select between Mono, Stereo, and Multi-Channel.

Count

For Multi-Channel, sets the number of channels.

General

In Gain (dB)

Sets the Gain of the Input. This is added to the output Gain when the Input Level is below the Threshold Level, and added to the level of the Applied Gain or attenuation when the Input signal is above the Threshold Level.

Detector (dB)

Measures the level of either the main Input, or the Side Chain Input to determine when the Peak Limiter begins limiting.

Response Panel

The Response Panel graphically shows the Input Gain, the Threshold Level.

Bypass

Bypasses the Peak Limiter - regardless of the Input level.

Applied Gain (dB)

The Applied Gain meter is a representation of the amount of attenuation applied to the input channel. The Applied Gain is always either zero or negative.

Out Gain (dB)

Adjusts the output level of the Gate.

Gain Calculations

Threshold Level

Sets the level at which the Peak Limiter has an effect, and the level at which the output is held.

Time Constants

Detector Time (seconds)

Available only when Detector Time Property is set to Use Control.

The Detector Time adjusts the rate of change of the Detector level in response to changes in the input signal.
This adjustment is to prevent changes (spikes, low frequency signals) in the input from causing unwanted, momentary output.

Attack Time (seconds)

The Attack Time adjusts the time it takes for the output amplitude to rise to equal 63% of the input amplitude once the Threshold Level is exceeded. This does not affect the decay of the signal.

Release Time (seconds)

The Release Time adjusts the time it takes for the output to fall to 63% of unity with the Input, after the Detector level drops below the Threshold Level.

Pin Name	Value	String	Position	Pins Available
Applied Gain	0 to -40	0 dB to -40 dB	0.000 to 1.00	Output
Attack Time	0.0001 to 100	.100 ms to 100 ms	0.000 to 1.00	Input / Output
Bypass	0 1	active bypass	0 1	Input / Output
Detector Level	-60 to 20	-60 dB to 20 dB	0.000 to 1.00	Output
Detector Time	0.0001 to 100	.100 ms to 100 ms	0.000 to 1.00	Input / Output
Input Gain	-20 to 20	-20 dB to 20 dB	0.000 to 1.00	Input / Output
Output Gain	-20 to 20	-20 dB to 20 dB	0.000 to 1.00	Input / Output
Release Time	0.010 to 10	10.0 ms to 10 s	0.00 to 1.00	Input / Output
Threshold Level	-60 to 20	-60 dB to 20 dB	0.000 to 1.00	Input / Output