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<blockquote data-quote="John Roberts" data-source="post: 49415" data-attributes="member: 126">Re: Automatic level controller for pubs, bars, clubs...As already mentioned, there is a class of dynamic processors called AGC (automatic gain control) that target a constant output level (commonly used in cheap recording devices and the like). These will literally increase quiet stuff, and reduce stuff that is too loud. There have been some install products that worked along these lines to adjust the volume of factory announcement systems to be audible over factory floor ambient noise that could vary. Since you mention putting this between a DJ and the rest of the system, suggests to me you are looking for a simple &quot;Limiter&quot;. In some places there are legal max SPL limits, and limiters that literally listen for SPL in the room with a mic. For your needs a simple above threshold limiter would probably work, and you may already have access to one inside the DSP you are sending to.&nbsp; JR</blockquote>

[QUOTE="John Roberts, post: 49415, member: 126"] Re: Automatic level controller for pubs, bars, clubs... As already mentioned, there is a class of dynamic processors called AGC (automatic gain control) that target a constant output level (commonly used in cheap recording devices and the like). These will literally increase quiet stuff, and reduce stuff that is too loud. There have been some install products that worked along these lines to adjust the volume of factory announcement systems to be audible over factory floor ambient noise that could vary. Since you mention putting this between a DJ and the rest of the system, suggests to me you are looking for a simple "Limiter". In some places there are legal max SPL limits, and limiters that literally listen for SPL in the room with a mic. For your needs a simple above threshold limiter would probably work, and you may already have access to one inside the DSP you are sending to. JR [/QUOTE]

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