Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions

Parameter List

Equalizer

On/Off

OFF, ON

This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.

Input Gain

-24 – +12 dB

Sets the overall volume before passing through the equalizer.

Low Type

SHELVNG, PEAK

Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the lower range.

Bass Cut Filter

This is a filter that cuts unwanted low range noise, such as pops.

On/Off

OFF, ON

This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on/off.

Freq

THRU, 20 Hz–2.0 kHz

This sets the frequency containing popping or other undesirable lower-range noises that you want to cut.

Low Gain

-12 – +12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or cut in the lower range.

Low Freq

20 Hz–2.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency for the lower range.

Low Q

0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the lower range’s center frequency. (*1)

Low Mid Gain

-12– +12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or cut in the mid-low range.

Low Mid Freq

20 Hz–8.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency for the mid-low range.

Low Mid Q

0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the mid-low range’s center frequency.

High Mid Gain

-12– +12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or cut in the upper-low range.

High Mid Freq

20 Hz–8.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency for the upper-midrange.

High Mid Q

0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the upper-low range’s center frequency.

High Type

SHELVNG, PEAK

Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the upper range.

High Gain

-12– +12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or cut in the upper range.

High Freq

1.4–20.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency for the upper range.

High Q

0.3–16.0

Sets the frequency response curve steepness for the upper range’s center frequency. (*1)

Output Gain

-24– +12 dB

Sets the overall volume level after equalization.

(*1) The Low Q/Hi Q setting is disabled when “SHELVNG” (shelving type equalization) is selected for the Low Type or High Type.

Enhancer

This adds more liveliness to the sound, putting sounds at the forefront.

On/Off

OFF, ON

This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.

Sens

0–100

This sets the amount of Enhancer that is applied.

Freq

1.0–10.0 kHz

Sets the frequency at which the enhancer effect will begin to be applied.

Mix Lvl

-24– +12 dB

Sets the volume of the effect sound.

Input

This divides the original sound into three frequency ranges: low, mid, and high.

Gain

-24– +12 dB

Sets the overall volume level before the signal passes through the expander/compressor.

Dly Time

0–10 ms

This sets the amount of time by which the source input sound is delayed.

SplitL

20–800 Hz

This sets the frequency (in the lower range) at which the source sound is split into three separate ranges.

SplitH

1.6–16.0 kHz

This sets the frequency (in the upper range) at which the source sound is split into three separate ranges.

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BR-864 specifications

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