Omnia-6ex Use and Operation Manual – V: 1.20
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Enhance
Each of the Deep Bass, Phat Bass and Warmth
controls can boost the level up to 12 dB. Be careful
here not to overdrive the following limiter sections
or over emphasize these lower frequency ranges.
When used properly this specialized low frequency
enhancement tools can deliver the thunderous bass
and warmth that the Omnia is known for, and it can
do so without making the sound muddy. It serves to
greatly complement the Omnia-6EX’s clear and
open high end to provide a well-balanced,
competitive, CD-like sound that is both powerful on
the dial, as well as pleasing to listen to.
Enhance Submenu
Deep Bass EQ: For those who demand thunderous bass, the Omnia-6 has it! Up to 12 dB of “thunder” can be added
to shake your listener’s walls! This is not a simple bass boost, but a rather sophisticated concept that takes into
consideration the time alignment of the low frequencies as they pass through the entire Omnia system. It allows a
loud, clean low end, with absolutely no sacrifice to the overall loudness of your signal. We won't tell you where the
control is in the signal chain. But we will tell you that Deep Bass function is a shelf boost at 85 Hz, utilizing a phase
compensated 12dB/octave slope to emulate the EQ function.
Phat Bass EQ: Phat Bass is a unique enhancement that adds filtered harmonics of the lower registers to the upper
bass frequencies. The algorithm extracts information contained in the initial attack to do its work, and low frequency
texture is therefore emphasized. Older recordings sound fuller (or phatter) with the added illusion of loudness. Phat
Bass EQ also helps radios with small speakers sound like they have more bass than they actually do.
Phat Tune: This new control brings out a previously hidden function that sets the frequency range that Phat Bass
will enhance. A control setting of 13 corresponds to the previous software versions internal setting. Higher
numbered settings will exclude more of the upper bass region from containing bass harmonics and can create a very
solar-plexus type effect. Lower numbered settings will allow the bass harmonics to extend further into the upper
bass region.
Note: Phat settings should be set by ear. Care should be used when adjusting these as they offer a lot of power to
the bass region. Listen to a wide range of program content while setting these parameters. We do not recommend
setting these to your favorite thump record and think you’re done. Be careful!!!
Warmth EQ: The Warm Bass parameter in the Enhance section of the Process menu is a shelf boost at 150 Hz.
Warmth EQ compensates for program material that is naturally lacking in upper-bass punch. Be judicious about
applying too much, as the resonant frequency of most automobile interiors lies in this frequency range!