How to Stereo Link Two Sound Skulptor MU524 Compressors

How to Stereo Link Two Sound Skulptor MU524 Compressors

To stereo link two Sound Skulptor MU524 compressors, follow these steps:

1. Link the Compressors:

   • If your lunchbox has sidechain link switches, activate the switch for the two adjacent slots (e.g., "comp bus" on the Midas L6 rack).

   • If not, check if the lunchbox has a jumper header inside for linking. Place a jumper to connect the two modules.

   • In cases like older API lunchboxes without switches or headers, solder a wire between the designated pads for linking (see picture).
     
     
     
     

2. Position the Modules:

   Install the two MU524 modules in adjacent slots within the lunchbox to facilitate proper linking.

3. Engage Link Mode on the MU524s:

   On each MU524, set the front panel switch to "LINK" to activate the stereo link function. This enables shared sidechain information between the compressors.
   
   

4. Synchronize Control Settings:

   Although the sidechain signals are linked, control settings like input, output, attack, and release remain independent. Adjust both units to ensure consistent compression across the stereo signal.
   
   

By following these steps, your MU524 compressors will operate seamlessly in stereo mode.

However, it is useful to know that famous mixers prefer to use compressors in dual mono, without link.