SL-1176-KIT

Meter Notes

Scott wired his prototype so that the meter was ALWAYS indicating gain reduction for two reasons: to simplify connections and because he rarely uses a compressor's output meter when interfaced to a an external VU via console. 

If you'd like to add a switch so that your meter can read Gain Reduction as well as Output,  connect the meter to the wipers of a Double-Pole, Double-Throw (DPDT) switch. Connect one side of the switch to side-chain PCB and the other switch contacts to the output transformer. 

NOTE: A driver amp may be required between the output circuit and th emeter for several reasons, such as calibration and isolation / buffering (so the meter will not add distortion to the output signal).

This page will be updated to detail the procedure and options.

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