TC Electronic Dynamic EQ, Manual

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PARAMETERS
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The Gain Structure and Parameters of Dynamic EQ are far more sophisticated than what
you would find on a common EQ, and warrant special attention.
The gain structure can be broken down into three components: Maximum Gain, Static
Gain and Dynamic Gain. The relationship between these three gain settings is quite
intuitive: the Maximum Gain is the combined amount of Static and Dynamic Gain.
Example: You want a Maximum Gain of +8.5 dB, but you always want +3.0 dB Static
gain. With this setting, you will add +3.0 dB of static gain to your signal, while the other
+5.5 dB will be Dynamic Gain, which is dependent on the settings of the Threshold and
the INV Characteristic.
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The Maximum Gain of any band of Dynamic EQ is 18 dB. The sum of Static Gain and
Dynamic Gain can never exceed 18 dB.
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This parameter controls the amount of Static Gain added by the EQ. Static Gain is
independent of the threshold settings: the amount of Static Gain is always applied to
the signal.
A setting of 0 dB indicates that there is no Static Gain: the band is always operating in
a fully Dynamic mode.
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This parameter controls the amount of Dynamic Gain added by the EQ. The effect of
Dynamic Gain is dependent on the Threshold and Character settings.
A setting of 0 dB indicates that there is no Dynamic Gain: the band is operating in a
fully Static mode.
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Pressing the gain lock next to the Dynamic or Static gain control allows you to lock
either one parameter value, while adjusting the over-all gain. The total amount of gain
can not /- 18dB at any given time.
Click the lock symbol to lock or unlock either one of the parameters.
PARAMETERS
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The Threshold sets level at which the Dynamic Gain is engaged. The function of this
setting is tightly correlated to the setting of the INV Characteristic. When INV is set to
the default “off ” setting, the Dynamic Gain is applied once the signal exceeds the
threshold. By switching the INV parameter on, the behavior of the Dynamic Gain changes,
and is applied when the signal falls below the threshold.
When Dynamic Gain is set to 0 dB, the Threshold setting will have no effect on the behavior
of the EQ.
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Each of the four equalizers can be adjusted to modify the responsiveness of the EQ to
the threshold of the signal.
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By selecting Soft, you ensure a soft and gradual transition into equalization. By default,
Dynamic Gain is activated as soon as the signal passes the threshold. Engaging the Soft
option smoothes the transition into equalization by starting to process slightly before the
threshold is reached. This may produce better, “softer” sounding results when you are
using critical material.
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This parameter inverts the behavior of the Dynamic EQ. When set to the default “off ”
setting, the Dynamic Gain is applied once the signal exceeds the threshold. By switching
the INV parameter on, the behavior of the Dynamic Gain changes, and is applied when
the signal falls below the threshold.
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Attack sets the time it takes to engage the gain of the equalizer when a signal exceeds
the threshold. The setting for Attack will depend on your audio material and how quickly
you want processing to begin.
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Release determines how long it takes for dynamic equalization to fall back to an inactive
state after the signal falls below the threshold.
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