Waves BSS DPR-402
User Guide
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3.2.2 De-Essing HF with Full Dynamic Control
Initial Settings:
MODE SWITCH
– De-Ess HF
THRESHOLD
– Out
RATIO
– Infinity
ATTACK
– 50 µs
RELEASE
– 100 ms
OUTPUT GAIN
– 0 dB
CHN IN
– In (illuminated)
DE-ESS THRSHLD - Out
FREQ
– 4 kHz
PK LIM THRSHLD
– Out
1. Rotate the THRESHOLD control counterclockwise until the BELOW THRESHOLD meter is
fully illuminated and an appropriate amount of gain reduction is indicated on the GAIN
REDUCTION meter.
2. Listen to the program and fine tune the FREQ and THRESHOLD controls to achieve the
desired effect. Gain compensation is normally not required when de-essing.
3. Although fast attack and release times are most appropriate, they should be adjusted to
achieve the best results. The Auto position should NOT be used.
4. The source program can be monitored through the internal de-ess filter by clicking the MON
SC switch. This replaces the normal signal at the output connector with the output of the
de-ess filter and aids in setting the FREQ control in relation to the audible sibilance.
The peak limiter should NOT be used in the HF mode.
