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Acuma DSR-1 De-Esser

MENU

Pressing the MENU button opens a pull-down menu. This menu
performs familiar functions such as load, save as, cut, copy, and
paste. It also displays the plug-in’s build number and version.

WRITE

WRITE enables the D8B’s automation so all the changes you
make in the DSR-1 plug-in are recorded as part of the D8B
session. This works similarly to a channel’s write button. To
record automation for a plug-in, ALL must be turned on in the
automation section of the D8B. Automation must also be out of
Bypass. Plug-in parameter edits are recorded when the D8B is
recording, but only if the plug-in’s WRITE button is on, or if
Auto Touch is turned on. Auto Touch is located in the
automation section. When you press stop, the plug-in’s WRITE
button turns off.

ENABLE

The ENABLE button either enables or bypasses the DSR-1.

Help Screen (?)

Pressing the help screen (?) button brings up a quick-start
screen to quickly get you using the plug-in. It’s also useful for
quick reference.

The Help Screen

Minimize Button (X)

The minimize button (X) in the top-right corner hides the screen.
However, the screen is still active until it is disabled in the D8B
Plug-ins window.

Summary of Contents for De-Esser

Page 1: ...U S E R S G U I D E DSR 1 DE ESSER Plug in for Mackie Digital Mixers ...

Page 2: ...iption of how to perform an action with the mouse This icon identifies a description of how to perform an action from the console This icon will lead you to some further explanations of features and practical tips This icon marks information that is very important so please make sure you have a read This icon does not appear in this guide Note Note Note Note Note Any future revisions of this guide...

Page 3: ...he D8B UFX Card 5 About the DSR 1 De esser 5 Main Features 6 Let s Get Started 6 Requirements 6 Using the DSR 1 7 Front Panel Overview 7 The Status Block 8 Global Controls Block 9 I O Levels 11 Controls Block 12 Meters S BAND and GAIN 14 Specifications 15 DSR 1 Factory Presets 16 ...

Page 4: ...bilant and popping sounds that are often found in recordings without losing the crisp top end clarity Don t let the simple chicken head controls and the funky retro look fool you The DSR 1 is a highly professional tool that is ideal for editing vocals instrumentals and other sources The DSR 1 is an invaluable plug in for your D8B that can save a great recording by removing troublesome frequencies ...

Page 5: ...o external keying device is required The ess band Key Listen feature allows you to solo or listen to the isolated frequency range The DSR 1 can also help to compress shrill high pitched sounds that may accompany acoustic instruments The DSR 1 includes a high pass filter that helps you to clean up other artifacts such as microphone pops The DSR 1 includes a series of great male and female vocal ins...

Page 6: ...in Features Frequency dependant de essing reduces problematic esses without loss of clarity High pass FILTER helps to clean up unwanted artifacts such as microphone pops FREQ WIDTH sets the frequency range for exact de esser processing Built in DC filter eliminates DC offset from the input signal LISTEN enables you to hear the isolated ess frequency band Vintage look has a funky easy to use interf...

Page 7: ...e 9 The global controls include ess band key LISTEN Mem A and B select buttons MENU WRITE ENABLE HELP and minimize buttons I O Levels Block See page 11 The I O block is comprised of the input IN and output OUT meters and the INPUT level adjustment ranging from off to 12 dB Controls Block See page 12 The controls block is the heart of DSR 1 It includes the high pass FILTER as well as FREQuency and ...

Page 8: ...ly accessed You can then apply these settings to various regions of your track There is no delay time in loading presets You might try building performances by stacking user presets and toggling between them using the up down arrows These are located at the left side of the preset window You could also insert a load preset event in the mix editor For example you can quickly switch from a Verse Ess...

Page 9: ...rectly to the right of the PRESET Title window Use your mouse to select from pre post insert auxiliary or master insert inputs In general the DSR 1 is intended to be used as a channel insert Global Controls Block DSR 1 Global Controls Block LISTEN The LISTEN button acts like a solo that lets you hear solo the frequency band set with the FREQ and WIDTH pots in the Controls block Selecting LISTEN is...

Page 10: ...he D8B Automation must also be out of Bypass Plug in parameter edits are recorded when the D8B is recording but only if the plug in s WRITE button is on or if Auto Touch is turned on Auto Touch is located in the automation section When you press stop the plug in s WRITE button turns off ENABLE The ENABLE button either enables or bypasses the DSR 1 Help Screen Pressing the help screen button brings...

Page 11: ...ncoming signal and the output post effect signal OL OL overload is represented by the two small boxes above the in out meters The left most overload indicator is for input level and the other one is for output They flash red if overload is occurring INPUT The INPUT knob determines the gain or attenuation that is applied to the input signal ...

Page 12: ...he center point of the range WIDTH ranges from 1 to 100 with 1 being a very narrow band and 100 being very wide Use your ears to locate a troublesome frequency range by enabling the LISTEN feature to hear a set ess range Then use the FREQ and WIDTH pots to adjust the range See LISTEN in the Global Block description A Closer Look Start by routing a vocal track into the DSR 1 Typically use a pre or ...

Page 13: ...in an ess range The DSR 1 only affects a signal that is above the set threshold Finally adjust your RATIO pot to apply a desired amount of compression to your specified ess range For example 3 1 means that if a signal is 3 dB over the threshold it will be reduced in amplitude to 1 dB over the set threshold Now you ve got a good starting point Take it out of LISTEN mode and continue to tweak the pa...

Page 14: ...he two meters in the lower right corner of the screen represent the S BAND meter and the GAIN reduction meter GAIN Gain Reduction The gain reduction meter ranges from 0 dB to 40 dB and the LED s come down from the top of the meter 0 dB in an opposite fashion as compared to regular level meters S BAND The S BAND meter represents the dB level of the ess band The small white bar located between the S...

Page 15: ... Input Control Off to 12 0 dB High Pass Filter Off to 20Hz 200Hz 4th Order Frequency 1kHz to 20kHz specifies the middle point of the ess band Width Narrow to Wide specifies the width of the ess band Threshold 40 dB to 0 dB Ratio 1 1 to 100 1 S band Key Meter 40 dB to 0 dB Gain Reduction Meter 40 dB to 0 dB ...

Page 16: ...dium 3K 30 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 3K with a medium width 3K Narrow 3K 16 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 3K with a narrow width 3K Wide 3K 50 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 3K with a wide width 4K Medium 4K 30 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 4K with a medium width 4K Narrow 4K 16 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 4K with a narrow width 4K Wide 4K 50 5 8 1 Frequency is set at 4K with a wide width 5K Medium 5K 30 5 8 1 F...

Page 17: ...ks from acoustic guitars Fret Noise 3K 42 NA Used to diminish miscellaneous fret noise when close miking strings Sting Buzz 1 3K 87 27 1 Helps to hide buzzing fret and string noise Sting Buzz 2 4 8K 56 100 1 Helps to hide buzzing fret and string noise Try quickly punching DSR 1 in and out to eliminate noise without losing top end ...

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Page 20: ... 2001 Mackie Designs Inc and Acuma Labs All Rights Reserved Part No 0000651 Rev A 12 2001 ...

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