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M/S Master
M/S encoding is also used for VHF radio transmission. In this case, the Mid signal is sent with
much higher energy. If the reception is not very good, a stereo receiver can switch to mono to
retain the most important information. A mono receiver will always receive a mono compa-
tible signal.
Equally beneficial is M/S encoding when using „Joint Stereo“ compression with MP3. As long
as there is almost no information in the side signal, the compression rate can be higher as
with L/R encoding.
Thus, in audio production M/S encoding is the best way to ensure full mono compatibility.
M/S encoded signals provide an adequate way to control and ensure mono compatibility: the
reduction of the Side signal results in the increase of the mono signal.
M/S Mastering
The use of a mid (M) and a side (S) signal instead of the usual L/R signal results in a much
wiser musical processing.
High-energy Mid signals (vocals, snare, bass guitars, etc.) can be easily separated from Side
signals (guitars, keyboards, cymbals, etc.). When mastering sum signals, M/S encoding is
often the best option to be able to target single elements within a mix.
The M/S Master allows you to directly correct the balance in the mid frequency range and
improve the depth and transparency of stringed instruments. Thanks to the inserts you can
also use filters and effects (compressors, EQs, De-essers) more precisely. Thus, elements
like vocals can be processed without affecting the overall ambience — removing vocal sibi-
lance doesn‘t affect cymbals, for example. On the other hand, the stereo image can also be
enlarged without affecting the mono information. Not to mention the fantastic possibilities to
process ambience that M/S encoding provides.
M/S Master
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Analog tool for M/S encoding
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Active control of M/S mix ratio
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Seamless integration of external processors
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One-button insertion of outboard gear in the M/S or L/R path
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Different VU-meter modes
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Low cut filter for the Side signal
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FLOAT function for better mono compatibility
Application examples
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Stereo image enhancement after mixdown or during mastering
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Reverb and ambience reduction without losing brilliance
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Independent processing of rhythmic elements, pads and other sounds placed off the
center of the stereo image without affecting central elements, and viceversa.
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Precise EQ processing of elements that sound too dull
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Specific dynamic correction of lively parts
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Dynamic reduction in Side elements without affecting drum transients
Introduction
Summary of Contents for M/S Master 1020
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