Acustica IVORY5, Manual

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3.2.2. IVORY5 MAC-3 Mastering Multiband Compressor
IVORY5 MAC 3 is the multiband compressor of the Ivory suite. Each channel can be con-
trolled by an identical set of controls.
The input signal is split into three different frequency-bands.
Each band is passed through a stereo comp where gain and compression can be al-
tered. The outputs of the compressors are then re-combined and fed to the outputs.
The frequency-band compressors have separate controls so that different parts of the au-
dio spectrum can be adjusted and tuned. The original device (as with this plugin) is usually
used to compress up to 8 dB especially for mastering, in our opinion we believe that it’s the
correct way to use it, nevertheless Acustica decided to extend the compression range of
this plugin up to 40 dB.
IVORY5 MAC-3
The multiband compressor
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