But don't equate the VP 12's Gate with those pumpers and breathers out there. The Gate Ratio insures a smooth transition from active output to off without pumping artifacts. The Compressor helps to protect your ears and equipment from temporary overloads caused by inconsistent sound levels. The Compressor Threshold setting determines the point above which the gain is gently or not so gently held in check. The demeanor of the Compressor is controlled by the Compressor Ratio control.
Low settings yield gentle control while higher settings act as a limiter.
A seven segment Gain Reduction meter lets you know just how much the compressor is compressing. To control signal tone, or remove potential problems, two bands of Parametric EQ are included. Each band has a frequency multiplier switch that allows the range to cover 10 Hz to 20 kHz. A Bandwidth control allows control over a wide valley or a narrow crevasse. Additionally, each section of processing can be re-patched in any order via screw terminal jumpers on the rear of the unit.