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Inserts 1-3
Inserts
Select Insert 1, 2 or 3 by pressing the BLOCK keys
Basic operation
- Use the MENU keys to highlight the field just below the
Insert-line.
- Use the ADJUST wheel to select the insert type.
- Press the PARAMETER keys to select parameter.
- Turn the ADJUST wheel to change values.
The DBMAX has various Insert possibilities:
AGC, Parametric Equalizer, 90º deg. Mono, Dynamic Equalizer,
Stereo Enhance, Normalizer, MS Encoding, MS Decoding.
Note: You can not use the same Insert type in two different
Insert blocks at the same time.
AGC - Automatic Gain Control
The AGC is really a very slow compressor, used to guarantee
that the signal is kept within a certain dynamic range and it is an
excellent tool to compensate for the different output levels on
your program material.
Unlike a regular compressor, the AGC will smoothly adjust the
Output level over a relatively long period of time (approx 1 sec.),
giving you a constant average level. An Attack time this long
could introduce problems with transients. This problem is dealt
with in a built-in selfprotective function which enables transients
to invoke a fast response time (only 8 samples). The Attack time
can therefore be perceived as adaptive and flexible.
Max and Min Gain
This is the Max/Min changes in gain you allow the AGC to perform
on your signal, and these parameters are to be considered as the
master parameters of the AGC.
E.g. when Max. gain is set to 6dB, only 6dB gain can be
performed regardless of a higher Target value.
If Min. level is set to -6dB this is the Max. attenuation the AGC
can perform.
If both Min. and Max. are set to 0, no gain correction will be
applied by the AGC.
Low level
If the signal is below the Low Level value, the AGC will add no
gain. This is a function to prevent the AGC from boosting
background noise.
Target
This is the Target value in dB related to the Ref. Levels setting.
Example:
- The Ref. level is set to e.g. -12dBFS,
- The Target level is set to 2
- The Max. gain is set to 2dB or higher
The AGC will gain the signal to -10dBFS.
Ratio
Sets the Ratio for the AGC function.
Hold
Sets the Hold time for the AGC.
Within the set Hold time the AGC can keep the signal at constant
level, even if the level of the Input signal briefly drops radically.
Release
Release Rate in dB/sec.
Parametric EQ
Basic operation
- Press PARAMETER keys to select:
Frequency/Gain/Bandwidth/Slope.
- Turn ADJUST wheel to change values.
- Press BAND keys to jump between the five bands.
EQ Ranges
Filter Types
Frequency
Bandwidth/Slope
Low Shelving filter
19.95Hz to 5.01kHz 3, 6, 9, 12dB/Oct
Bell-shaped filter 1
19.95Hz to 20kHz
0.1Oct to 4.0Oct
Bell-shaped filter 2
19.95Hz to 20kHz
0.1Oct to 4.0Oct
Bell-shaped filter 3
19.95Hz to 20kHz
0.1Oct to 4.0Oct
High Shelving filter
501.2Hz to 20kHz
3, 6, 9, 12 dB/Oct
Gain-range for all filters is +/- 12dB
Gain-range for the Gain is +/- 12dB
90° Mono
This function makes it possible for surround signals to be
compatible with mono signals. The slight phase change enables
you to reproduce signals that otherwise would have disappeared
in a mono situation.
May be used for monitoring or for actual live processing.
The Output of the 90º mono circuit is mono, L=R.
Note! The 90º mono block has no adjustable parameters.
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