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Omnia-6ex Use and Operation Manual – V: 1.20
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The intent of the Limiter sections is to control the peak levels. This is accomplished by finding and controlling the
highest peak of the audio waveform. The Limiter section's job is to quickly grab the signal, reduce the gain to the
proper operating range, and then return the gain to normal until the next peak signal comes along. Peak energy must
be detected and adjusted in a quick and accurate manner while, at the same time, not interfering with the sonic
integrity of the audio signal. For this reason, the Limiter sections operate very quickly, with special background
instructions to govern their behavior, and strictly on an as-needed basis.
Since the processing displays are capable of providing a wide range of information, we do not recommend setting up
the system based on any specified meter indications. Instead, we recommend setting up the processing by using your
ears to judge the sound. We've provided the meters only to analyze the signals and aid you in adjusting the specific
parameters needed to achieve your desired sonic results. Like a speedometer, the meters are a guide, not the road!
Our Factory Presets Are Only Starting Points!
Numerous factory presets have been provided for you to use as starting points for customizing your stations' sound.
A short description of each one is provided in Appendix B “Audio Processing FAQ” starting on Page 115. A
“preset” is simply a large table of values representing all of the control values for every control listed in the menu
tree. When you Choose a preset, the control values are loaded into the DSP structure, reconfiguring the Omnia-
6EX’s processing.
Omnia/Telos does not warrant in any way that these presets are de facto standards for the format names that we
used when we designed them. The factory presets were created as starting points, typical of the on-air sound that
might be typical with such format names, but they are not engraved in stone! For instance, the technical sound of
CHR stations usually varies from market to market, even though the overall playlist doesn't. Therefore, you should
never assume that because we have a preset name that matches your format, that it is the best preset for your format
in your market.
For example, if your station is running an Oldies format, you may want to start with the RocknRoll preset instead of
the SolidGold preset. That’s OK! Start with the preset that sounds the closest to the sound you are looking for. In
some markets, our factory presets may sound too strong or aggressive. In other markets, they might not be
aggressive enough. The factory presets in our previous Omnia product were judged by our customers to be about in
the middle of the playing field with respect to where they needed to be to be good starting points.
Always rely on our factory presets to get you started. Then, once you find the preset that most closely matches the
sound you're after, you can customize more to your liking. All Omnia-6EX's leave the factory with the same presets.
They can be used as-is, or be excellent starting points for tailoring the sound of your Omnia for a specific
requirement. All of the parameters belonging to a preset can be edited using the Process Menu to obtain the sound
you desire. Your edited preset is then saved to the PC Card under a name you choose, and can be reselected at any
time just like the factory presets. Editing presets is covered in detail in Parameter Editing below.
Always remember that when “crafting” that special sonic personality for your station, Omnia-6EX gives you the
power to create a sound that can be totally different from, and far better than that of your competitors. We've
enjoyed giving you that power, and we hope that you enjoy using it!