Waves CA2000 / User Guide
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PSE
helps to decrease ambient noise and potential phasing issues from other nearby mics. PSE also lets you
reduce stage bleed and sensitivity to feedback when a mic is idle by automatically lowering mic levels when
that mic is not being spoken into.
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Vocal Rider Live
automatically adjusts and smooths the vocal audio to maintain a consistent signal level.
Vocal Rider also has an exclusive Spill control to differentiate the vocal from background instruments and
noise.
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Q4
provides the front-end EQ to reduce low frequencies (typically troublesome with handheld mics) and
minimize the “thumps” and “pops” that occur when the mic and/or stand is handled.
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D5
is the final plugin in the chain. It provides five state-of-the-art dynamics processors—Gate, Leveler,
DeEsser, Compressor, and Limiter—in one easy-to-use interface.
Speech Mic Preset
Designed to
support a broad range of handheld mics or conference table mics, as used by an individual speaker
(e.g., main presenter, pastor, forum speaker, master of ceremonies). Some adjustments may be needed to fine-tune
for a specific installation.
Processing Chain by Plugins:
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Q4
provides the front-end EQ to reduce low frequencies (typically troublesome with handheld mics) and
lower/eliminate “thumps” and “pops”.
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RVox
smooths vocal dynamics with light compression and limiting. It gives more presence to quiet speakers
or those who are not familiar with speaking into a microphone, and it tames loud or overly dynamic speakers.
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Sibilance Live
greatly reduces the “S” and “Sh” sounds that occur naturally in speech, which can be
overemphasized when amplified. This plugin process is very transparent and maintains the natural timbre and
resonance of the speaker’s voice.
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F6-RTA
is the final plugin in the chain; it adds polish to the speaker’s voice before amplification.
