Operation Manual; 5.3.9 Output Limiter; Output Path- Page 67

DBC Network Bridge 

Operation Manual

page 67

5.3.9 Output Limiter

Starting in the 

Output Path

 window, you can open the 

Output Limiter

 win-

dow (Figure 5.31) by clicking on its icon (shown above).

This function lets you monitor and control the peak output level. It is espe-
cially valuable for the protection of amplifiers, loudspeakers and other audio 
equipment. The Output Limiter operates like a compressor with an infinite 
compression ratio, preventing the output level from exceeding the specified 
Threshold.

Four parameters control this feature:

1. On/Off

Turns this feature on or off.

2. Threshold

Used to set the peak signal level above which compression occurs. Control 
range is from –80 to +20 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

3. Attack Time

Sets the time required for the Output Limiter to decrease its gain by 20 dB. 
Control range is from 1 to 100 milliseconds in 1 millisecond steps.

4. Release Time

Determines how long it takes for the gain to return to normal when the level 
drops below the Threshold. Control range is from 10 milliseconds to 10 sec-
onds in 10 millisecond steps.

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Figure 5.31  Output Limiter Window