Sound Performance Lab Parametric Equalizer owner manual Optimizer Used Inserts

ons as a general studio equalizer, it is particularly effective at treating stereo programme material - either at the mixing stage or during post-production. The special characteristics of the Optimizer allow you to add weight and punch to the bass end of a mix or to lift harmonic detail out of the top end of a mix, without inadvertently adding harshness or muddiness to the sound. In this respect, the Optimizer can produce results every bit as dramatic as those achieved using sub-bass synthesizers or harmonic generators, but without adding distortion to the original signal.

Where more subtle treatments are required, the Optimizer’s exploitation of psychoacoustic principles ena- bles it to significantly improve the focus, tonal balance and general clarity of detail within a mix, with the bare mini- mum of processing. This is particularly important when a client wants to improve the sound of a mix but doesn’t want to make any significant change to the overall tonal balance. Even filter Cut/Boost settings of less than half a dB can bring about significant changes in the perceived quality of the mix being treated.

The more specialized equalizer modes are most likely to be used for treating individual signals to create special effec- ts. There is virtually no limit to the number of equalization effects you can create through combining the various filters. Common studio effects such as ‘telephone’ or ‘transistor radio’ sounds can be set up in moments, while the Notch fil- ters can attenuate mains hum and rumble, reduce the level of lighting buzz or even recreate vintage phasing effects. Proportional-Q and Roll-Off will help processing without any side effects. You also can use the Notch filters to synthesize a pseudo stereo signal from a mono source, by placing not- ches at different frequencies in the left and right channels.

MULTI TRACK					RECORDER
	Master out-
	Insert send 2
		Insert send 1
			Input filter
			stages 1 and 3
		Insert return 1		Output filter
				stages 2 and 4
		Insert return 2

The Optimizer can produce results as dramatic as sub- bass synths or harmonic generators, but without side effects.

The Optimizer improves the focus, tonal balance and general clarity of detail wit- hin a mix, with the bare minimum of processing.

There is virtually no limit to the number of equalization effects you can create through combining the various filters.

Proportional-Q and Roll-Off allow processing without any side effects.

Optimizer´s extremely low frequency response is ideal for creating subwoofer com-

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