Slate Tone Generator

Level

Burst/Pause Total Time

Start

 

Ratio

Tone Select

The Slate Tone Generator

The familiar three-step oscillated tone sequences (like we used to hear at the beginning of cassette albums), are known as Slate Tones. They are used to calibrate faders, buses, and meters between consoles and decks to insure that all input and output levels are set to a single reference point. Our Slate Tone Generator is designed to give you highly flexible signals to help you optimize routing in your system.

Level

Use your mouse to select an output level ranging from off to 0 dB RMS of a full-scale sine wave. The reference level is based on 0 dB RMS output values generated by the noise generator.

Tone Duration

Tone duration refers to the amount of tone vs. pause (no sound). These tones have adjustable durations that can be customized to suit your needs. Adjust the duration by grabbing the tone/ pause bar with your mouse.

Burst/Pause Ratio

The Burst/Pause Ratio refers to the percentage of burst compared to pause that is applied to the generated noise. This pause interval can be assigned to any increment between 0 seconds (off) and 100 seconds (full). To adjust the ratio, use your mouse to select the up/down arrows, or scroll the numbers in the small window, or grab the blue bar graphic and move it left or right.

Total Time (tone sequence)

Total Time refers to the combined length of tone and pause. Pause can be assigned to any interval between 0 seconds (off) and 60 seconds. Use the mouse to select total time using the up or down arrows or to scroll the digits.

Tone Select

This lets you choose the frequency of each tone from 16 Hz to 20.0 kHz. Choose from standard three-tone oscillator sequences that are generally accepted as industry standards, or customize your own. You can enable or disable individual tones by pressing the IN buttons to bring them in or out of play.

Start

Left-click to start the tone generator, click again to stop. Right-click to play a momentary tone burst for as long as you hold down the button.

User’s Guide