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The Clariphonic

tm

 is the world’s first and only two channel, fully 

parallel  dual  high-shelving  equalizer.    Parallel  equalization  is 
probably  new  to  you,  but  the  underlying  process is old  hat: if 
you’ve ever bussed your drums to a compressor, smashed them 
into  artful  submission,  then  blended  the  result  back  in  with 
your  dry,  uncompressed  drum  tracks,  you  understand  parallel 
processing.    What  makes  the  Clariphonic  so  special  is  that  it 
performs  the  same  trick  with  equalization  rather  than 
compression,  and  it  does  all  of  the  bussing  and  blending 
internally  so  you  don’t  need  to  sweat  multiple  signal  paths, 
latency  issues,  or  any  of  the  other  small  headaches  that 
accompany  parallel  processing  in  the  era  of  hybrid  analog  & 
digital recording studios. 
 
When  you  couple  this  unique  parallel  architecture  with  the 
starkly minimal, mastering grade signal path and marry it all with 
the    inimitable  UBK

tm

  interface,  the  result  is  an  approach  to 

high frequency equalization unlike any other in existence.  The 
ability to sculpt every aspect of the upper registers from 800hz 
–  38k  gives  you  a  form  of  treble  control  never  seen  or  heard 
before, with an effect on the sound that is almost holographic 
in its depth and realism. 
 
The  Clariphonic  produces  a  presence,  sparkle,  and  air  that 
everyone wants but few could traditionally afford to obtain.   
 
Congratulations, you’ve just obtained it.  

Summary of Contents for The Clariphonic

Page 1: ... multiple signal paths latency issues or any of the other small headaches that accompany parallel processing in the era of hybrid analog digital recording studios When you couple this unique parallel architecture with the starkly minimal mastering grade signal path and marry it all with the inimitable UBKtm interface the result is an approach to high frequency equalization unlike any other in exis...

Page 2: ...itch down mutes the Full Frequency signal from the mix buss and lets you hear only the eq d signals for that channel Out the center position of the switches marked Out mutes the relevant engines from the mix buss If you want to hear the original Full Frequency signal with no equalization applied set all appropriate switches to the Out position If you want to hear the eq d signal by itself either t...

Page 3: ...s needed This is partly because the Clariphonic does what it does so effortlessly that many of us have no experience or reference point to guide us and this is partly because this eq tends to work on frequencies that are much higher than more traditional designs without grabbing the hash you don t want Continually turning it up can be seductive because it rarely offends When it doubt take what you...

Page 4: ... midrange to allow for broad adjustments to the timbre and raw energy of the sound The corners were deliberately tuned to grab all of the high frequencies from the ultrasonics down through the telephonics Lift or to do the same but leave the telephonics alone Open The controls map out as such Lift Lowest band mids 800hz and up Open Next band upper mids 3k and up Tight Bell curve Out Engine Bypass ...

Page 5: ...nd while wiping away the mud from the whole picture Perhaps more than any of the Clariphonic s bands Lift has the power to completely transform the energy and attitude of a recorded sound and it can get very aggressive very fast On sounds that already have a lot of bite this is almost certainly not what you want but on sleepy sounds that obstinately remain hidden behind the mix no matter where you...

Page 6: ...ifferent shape than its original form And as with Lift the real power of Open lays in using it as a first stage filter in conjunction with the Clarity Engine The parallel nature of the Clariphonic allows for a tiny amount of gain on both engines to cause serious shifts in the perceived high frequency content of the program while adding very little actual equalized sound to the internal mix buss Th...

Page 7: ...ps on lifting all the way up past what we can hear But when you switch to Tight the hats come more into focus as the emphasis shifts away from the air and more towards the presence They actually sound tighter The center position on this switch labeled Out is a killswitch for the entire Focus Engine It allows you to essentially mute the eq d signal from the internal mix buss ...

Page 8: ...of these stunning processors which is a shame because they offer something up top that almost everyone wants Your days of wanting are over The controls in a nutshell Presence Bite cutting thru 5k Sheen Old fashioned treble 9k Out Engine bypass Shimmer Electricity 19k Silk Pure air 39k Presence Presence is a very special band that almost deserves its own engine because it doesn t possess the harmon...

Page 9: ... a 58 the transformation is crazy On the flipside in our almost universally digital world of recordings Presence is the most risky filter to engage because if your 4k 6k region has any harshness or brittleness whatsoever this band will let you know in no uncertain terms If you like what this shelf does to your sound s behavior but don t like the way it draws out aspects of the tone that are less t...

Page 10: ...ull you may need Presence but if it s mostly there and just wants some of that special sauce Sheen can be just what the doctor ordered Shimmer Silk Shimmer Silk give you the top the whole top and nothing but the top I group them together in this manual because they are the only filters that will not grab any harmonically musical information at all they just hook the edge of the treble and put it w...

Page 11: ... immediately missed You can use these filters as you would any great effect such that you re not really hearing it but it s essential to the vibe of the production nonetheless If Shimmer Silk were the only bands on the Clariphonic it would still be worth the money they re that sweet The Balanced Unbalanced Switch Rear Panel On the rear of the Clariphonic you ll find two switches one per channel la...

Page 12: ...matrix interface were designed by yours truly Gregory Scott aka ubk To see more of KuSh Audio s left of center products videos and general aesthetic eccentricities come on over to www kushaudio com If you ever have any questions issues or ideas you d like to share with me hit me up anytime at ubk kushaudio com Features and specifications subject to change without notice Manual contents UBK Clariph...

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