
BSS Audio
Quad Compressor/De-Esser
DPR-404
The professional multi-channel dynamic
processor
In nearly every type of audio production
environment the availability of versatile
dynamic gain control has become more
or less mandatory.
An ever increasing diversity of mono
and stereo programme source types are
now being handled by higher quality
signal chains and storage media. The
benefits of accurate and creative
dynamics processing are now relevant
to a wider range of audio professionals
than ever before.
BSS answers this need with a versatile
1U package comprising four-channels
of advanced subtractive compressor /
limiter and HF de-esser facilities,
designed with the emphasis on flexibil-
ity and ease of use ... the DPR-404
4-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR DE-ESSER.
Each channel includes a variable Ratio
compressor / limiter that features our
proprietary “progressive knee” charac-
teristic. This gives soft-knee, over-easy
musicality at low Ratios, varying
gradually towards dependable, hard-
limiter precision at the maximum
setting. Threshold adjustment is
simplified by provision of an accurately
calibrated control scale and continuous
display of side-chain level up to the
threshold point. Gain Reduction
metering is also clearly integrated with
this display to provide intuitive monitor-
ing of the system’s activity in use.
Attack and Release time constants are
automatically and continually regulated
by the dynamic and harmonic content
of the programme material, and so
require virtually no attention from the
operator.
For maximum versatility, however, each
can be selected to a FAST-Auto mode,
allowing greater choice for creative
treatment of individual sources. A gain
make-up control an output Clip indica-
tor assist with normalisation of operating
levels and overload margins.
Additionally, each channel also in-
cludes an advanced but straightforward
HF De-esser. Previously only available
as a dedicated mode on the acclaimed
BSS DPR-402 dynamics processor, this
facility gives you smooth, frequency -
selective dynamic sibilance control
quickly and without unpleasant side-
effects or lisping. A dedicated two-led
display shows you the extent of the
sibilance processing, calibrated with a
helpful “enough” and “too much”
characteristic.
All this high performance processing
power is housed in a rugged 1U 19"
steel case, with high grade electronics
and hardware being supported by a
robust power supply featuring superior
line regulation and interference suppres-
sion.
If you need compact but sophisticated
dynamics processing that helps get
things done fast the choice is simple :-
DPR-404.
For over a decade, BSS have been
manufacturing professional audio
products that combine the highest levels
of performance with technical excel-
lence and proven reliability. All of this
expertise and experience is encapsu-
lated in the DPR-404 4-CHANNEL
COMPRESSOR DE-ESSER.
THRESHOLD control sets the level at
which gain reduction starts to occur.
BELOW Threshold meter displays signal
level below threshold to aid set-up.
RATIO control sets the amount of gain
reduction when signal exceeds the
threshold setting. Soft knee at low ratios,
hard limiting at maximum extremes.
GAIN REDUCTION meter displays the
degree of compressor / limiter activity
occurring, in dB’S.
CLIP LED indicates onset of channel
signal overload.
GAIN control allows the operator to
restore the compressed signal to nominal
operating levels.
LINK switch allows channels 1/2 and 3/4
to be linked as pairs for stereo operation.
ATTACK and RELEASE time constants
are automatically programme-controlled,
but may be switched between FAST and
NORMAL ranges.
DE-ESS control adjusts for the amount of
de-essing required, independent of the
compressor / limiter settings.
FREQUENCY control tunes the dynamic
HF shelf into the sibilant frequencies.
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