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HAZE
Q 500 Module
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The PhazeQ is a professional line level device designed to be used with the Radial
Workhorse or other 500 series rack. This means that it is intended to process signals from
+4dB balanced line sources such as the output from a recording system, mixing console or
mic preamplifi er.
PowerPre 500
Mic Preamp
PhazeQ 500
Module
Line
Level
Line
Level
Mic
Level
Connect the source signal to the PhazeQ by plugging into the XLR male input of your 500-
series rear panel. If you have a Workhorse, the channel to the left can also supply a signal to
the PhazeQ via the FEED connection. Connect the XLR output to the recorder.
The PhazeQ can be used as either a phase adjustment tool or as an equalizer. The difference
between the two is simple: when phase adjusting, you are basically bringing two different
sources into phase while as an EQ, you are taking one source, splitting it in two and then
recombining to create an effect.
PHAZEQ
PHAZEQ
100% BLEND
MIC
PREAMP
DRY SIGNAL
(UNAFFECTED)
MIC
PREAMP
MIC
PREAMP
50% BLEND
VARIABLE LPF
VARIABLE LPF
VARIABLE PHASE
VARIABLE PHASE
PHASE ADJUSTMENT: This setup shows how one microphone’s signal is phase shifted compared
to the other. The two signals are combined together at the mixing console or recorded to one track.
EQ AND TONE SHAPING: With a single microphone the BLEND control is used to mix the original
and phase shifted signals together. This combined with the LPF fi lter can create a variable EQ that
uses phase cancellation to shape the sound.