Greg
Well-known member
I built another G4000 last week with a sidechain HPF and a meter ranging control. I felt the 0-20dB didn't give me enough resolution since I rarely do heavy compression with the G4000. The switch to the right of the meter switches between 3dB FSD and 6dB FSD. It was very easy to implement, and works great. I might adjust this to 5dB and 10dB.
I used black cans DBX 202s, and a THAT 2180LB in the sidechain... and Nichicon electrolytics throughout.
Of the G4000s I've built, this one is my favorite !!!
I also decided to do a ratio plot so I could graphically see the knee of this compressor. At 2:1, the G4000 has a very soft knee, where 10:1 is very hard and very limiter-like. This plot definitely agrees with the behaivor I've experienced.
http://members.cox.net/capstanrecording/G4000/G4000_Knee.pdf
As usual, thanks Jakob and Steffen (for the HPF design).
Some pics:
Long live DIY !!!
I used black cans DBX 202s, and a THAT 2180LB in the sidechain... and Nichicon electrolytics throughout.
Of the G4000s I've built, this one is my favorite !!!
I also decided to do a ratio plot so I could graphically see the knee of this compressor. At 2:1, the G4000 has a very soft knee, where 10:1 is very hard and very limiter-like. This plot definitely agrees with the behaivor I've experienced.
http://members.cox.net/capstanrecording/G4000/G4000_Knee.pdf
As usual, thanks Jakob and Steffen (for the HPF design).
Some pics:
Long live DIY !!!