In the last two decades, sound enhancement systems such as enhancers, exciters, psycho-acoustic processors etc. have
become an indispensable aid in the studio and have found widespread application in almost all film, broadcast and record-
ing productions as well as in P.A. and sound reinforcement systems.
Basically, several principles of sound enhancement prevail in today’s market. The sound improving effect produced by the
enhancer is based on program-dependent phase shifting with the goal of enlarging the pulse width. In contrast, psychody-
namic processors use a dynamic frequency correction of the program material and therefore enrich the program material
with high-frequency processing.
Conventional units often may work perfectly on pop music, but when processing acoustic instruments, the result is aggres-
sive and unnatural. Enhancers are preferable for processing classical music and acoustic instruments. The result is a “soft-
er”, unobtrusive transparency and an increased richness in sound. However, to make a pop recording more “aggressive”,
to set up a sound system for maximum intelligibility or to give a rhythm/bass guitar the necessary “punch”, it is recom-
mended to process the high-frequency range with an Exciter.
The new VSP (Variable Sound Processing) circuit used in the MSE-100A, allows for variable fading over from enhancer to
exciter mode. With the PROCESS control clockwise, the Exciter circuit increasingly provides a variable and carefully
adjusted processing of high frequencies. The result is an increased brilliance and transparency. Fading over from one
effect to the other can thus adapt the effects perfectly to the respective program material.
The MSE-100A utilizes state-of-the-art level-independent enhancer circuitry which completely eliminates the problem of
restricted leveling capacity in previous, conventional units. Consequently, the DRIVE control to be found on conventional
exciters, which adapts the devices to different input levels, could be omitted on the MSE-100A. Thus, previous common
problems such as insufficient or excessive signal processing are eliminated.
The MSE-100A is equipped with a separate bass processor, which allows for sound enhancement in the lower frequency
band. A newly developed “Dual Mode” circuit allows you to vary between two different bass sounds from “soft” to “tight”.
Processing the bass range provides the optimum complement to high-frequency processing and opens up new dimensions
in the field of sound enhancement.
The MSE-100A can be used wherever professional sound improvement is required. This unit not only enhances the presence
and clarity of the program material, but also adds power to the bass frequencies. In addition it provides improved spatial defi-
nition.
These qualities make this unit an indispensable tool for many applications. For example, the MSE-100A produces a
greater penetration of sound, which is invaluable in improving the audio quality of radio and television transmissions. The
sound improvement offered by the MSE-100A is also perfectly suited to the demands of the recording industry. The follow-
ing operational manual will introduce you to the MSE-100A and its various functions. After reading the manual carefully,
make sure it is always on hand for future reference.
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