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Output
The Bass Tools Output control adjusts the output of the Bass Tools algorithm and
can be thought of as a “low bass mix” control. Settings between -6dB and -3.0dB add
extra bass to the overall mix, while settings lower than -6.0dB reduce it. Both the Bass
Tools Drive and the Output controls are best adjusted by ear using percussive bass
material. The Output control is adjustable between -12dB and 0dB.
Pre-Emphasis
Type
Pre-emphasis is selectable as 50 or 75 microseconds, or Flat
(OFF).
Location
When pre-emphasis is enabled it may be placed in one of three
locations in the signal chain:
Pre-MBLim – In this position, the selected pre-emphasis is
placed before the eight band limiter/clipper section. In this
mode the eight band section may be operated as a frequency
conscious limiter tailored to the inverse of the selected
pre-emphasis.
Pre-Limiter – In this position the pre-emphasis is after the eight
band section but before the Look Ahead limiter (if enabled) and/or main clipper.
Post-Limiter – In this position the pre-emphasis is after the eight band section
and Look Ahead limiter and before the main clipper.
Entirely different sound textures may be created by placing the pre-emphasis in
one location versus the other. There is no right or wrong setting unless that setting
does not produce the on air sound desired.
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