The Meter Display
In addition to the Input and Output Levels
display, the Meter Display also provides
processing information in the form of
vertical bargraphs, which indicate both
AGC and Limiter Processing activity.
AGC Metering
Limiter Metering
Omnia-6 Main Metering Screen
AGC Metering
The bargraphs for the AGC sections can indicate up to 25 dB of gain reduction. When the “bouncing ball” indicators
on each bargraph change to RED, the
Gate
function is active for that band.
Limiter Metering
The bargraphs for the Limiter section provide a wealth of information about the peak control in Omnia-6EX. The
limiter algorithms automatically adapt the style of peak control being employed on a moment-by-moment basis.
This can be deduced if the metering is studied over time. During normal operation, the limiter indicators will have a
dynamic “bounce” that you will be able to get a feel for. Every now and then, you will see the limiter react quickly
and show a larger amount of gain reduction. Notice that the response is very fast. This action will recover very
slowly, and return to “rest” with the main bargraph. This action will be easily noticed on material that is very
dynamic in texture. It is partly due to this very special behavior that the Omnia-6EX has the musicality and clarity
that other processors lack.
Another feature unique to Omnia-6EX is limiter “
Hold”
. During brief pauses in audio, the limiter bargraphs will
“freeze” and the “bouncing ball” changes from blue to red to show the limiter has entered the
Hold
mode of the
algorithm; akin to the
Gate
function in the AGCs. This is most easily noticed when there is a “dry” voice being
processed. The Limiter bargraphs, like the AGC section, can indicate up to 25 dB of gain reduction.
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