ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496
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The GAIN and BW(OCT) values can be reset by pressing the large data wheel.
In this menu too, the A keys selects the left and
+At least one filter must be activated on page 2 to be able to recall the first page of the PEQ menu.
3.2.3 DEQ menu
Press the DEQ key to select the DEQ menu. Due to their complexity, the Dynamic EQs have their parameters split up on three pages.
Explanation:
A Dynamic EQ influences a defined frequency range of a signal, based on the volume level. It can either raise or lower the level of a specific frequency, depending on the GAIN setting chosen by the user.
When the GAIN setting selected causes the frequency range to be lowered in level, and when the signal exceeds a
When the GAIN setting selected causes the frequency range to be raised in level, this boost depends on the volume level. As soon as the level of the selected frequency range drops below a
On pages 1 and 2 of the DEQ menu you can adjust the necessary settings to determine the threshold and the way of sound processing. Additionally, you will find a graphic representation of the control curve with regard to THRESHOLD, GAIN and RATIO. In the center of the display, the LEVEL meter (left) indicates the filtered DEQ input level (control signal), while the GAIN meter (right) shows how much boost/cut is applied to the signal.
Page 3 includes a frequency diagram showing the filter curves with regard to frequency and threshold. The current DEQ input level can be seen from the LEVEL meter on the right.
Fig. 3.4: DEQ menu (page 1)
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Fig. 3.5: DEQ menu (page 2)
On the second page of the DEQ menu (accessed by pressing the DEQ or PAGE key), you can define two additional dynamics parameters.
ATTACK (upper data wheel) determines how fast the dynamic EQ starts processing when the signal exceeds or drops below the threshold. The ATTACK times available range from 0 to 200 milliseconds. Press this control to select a coarse or fine adjustment scale.
The RELEASE parameter (lower data wheel) lets you adjust the time needed by the EQ to “release” the sound after the signal has exceeded or dropped below threshold (depending on the GAIN setting). The RELEASE times available range from 20 to 4,000 milliseconds. Here, too, you can press the control to select a coarse or fine adjustment scale.
It is on this page that you can also edit the THRESHOLD value (large data wheel), so as to be able to make some readjustments without having to change to another page.
Fig. 3.6: DEQ menu (page 3)
As mentioned before, page 3 includes a frequency diagram and the gain reduction meter. MODE (upper data wheel) defines the filter type, and you can choose from
The FREQUENCY parameter determines the center frequency of the filter (large data wheel). In the case of
If you selected “bandpass” under MODE, the parameter BW(OCT) appears in the lower right part of the display. Here, you can use the lower data wheel to adjust the bandwidth of your choice and thus determine the “width” of the filter curve (1/10 oct. to 10 oct.).
The B key selects which of the dynamic EQs is displayed. Three EQs are available for each stereo side. Keep the key pressed to reset the settings of the currently selected DEQ.
This table shows an example with extreme settings, thus illustrating how a dynamic EQ works:
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BP | |
1.00 kHz | |
+15 dB > continuous line | |
| 0 dB > broken line |
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0.1 | |
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1:100 |
Tab. 3.1: Bandpass with extreme settings (see also fig. 3.7)
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