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Mastering 101
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With bass the problem often arises that for each device in an analog
processing chain (for example, tapedeck, mixing desk, pre-amp) slightly
delays the signal compared to the remaining spectrum. This type of phase lag
cannot be restored with an EQ and increasing the depth often results in a
washed-out and feebler sound.
Psycho-acoustic devices are based on our hearing's ability to perceive
attributes like "freshness", "liveliness" and "naturalness" in a recording as a
result of various parameters. One of them is the harmony spectrum. The mid
and high frequency ranges of a loudly played instrument are richer than those
of a quietly played instrument. The "Exciter" tries to imitate this property with
artificial harmonies. However, this type of method cannot function statically as
the noise and low-level signals will be influenced otherwise.
The order in which individual frequencies are heard is just as important for
lively sound.
The psycho-acoustic method used in the Energizer is based on a combination
of frequency-dependent phase correction, additional harmonics creation and
recognition of so-called transients (short signal peaks).
The Energizer is subdivided into a bass and middle/high area. In both of these
areas, the audio can be enhanced independently of one another.
The parameters of the Energizer
The available effect presets cover typical areas of usage and are already set
up as presets in order to, for example, format a CD for playback on the car
radio, use as a soundtrack for your home entertainment system or for
restoring distorted frequency response curves of old records. The Energizer
can have a drastic effect on the sound even if only small changes are made to
the parameters. So that you know which faders to change to get the audio
results you want, the following section describes the available faders in detail.
Low tune: Here you can tune the bass processor to a specific input frequency
(between 50 and 150 Hz). This is the preferred frequency at which, for
example, a kick drum or an acoustic/electric bass is played. The phase
position of the bass range can be influenced according to the set frequency,
resulting in deeper sounds sounding more "succinct" and "broader".
Low attack: Using the transient recognition fader the attack behavior of the
tuned range can be increased (fader to the right) or decreased (to the left).