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Mastering 79
Maximize strengthens the spatial component of the recording, which also increases
the stereo transparency without influencing the mono compatibility.
Stereo meter (correlation gauge): This provides a graphical display of the phase
relation of the audio signal. You can use it to review the orientation of the signal in the
stereo balance and the effect of the stereo enhancer. To maintain mono-compatibility,
the "cloud" shown should always be higher than it is wide.
Equalizer
The Equalizer consists of two modules, the Parametric 6-band Equalizer and the 10-
band Graphic Equalizer.
6 Band Equalizer
The parametric equalizer has six filter bands that you can use to shape the sound of
the music track. Each band is a filter with a typical "bell shape". Within a certain
frequency range around an adjustable middle frequency you can increase or reduce
the signal level gain. The width of this frequency range is called bandwidth. The
bandwidth is defined by the Q value. The higher the Q value, the narrower and
steeper the filter curve.
You can influence the basic sound of the mix by increasing and decreasing the
broadband so as to give it more "depth" (lower center 200-600 Hz) or more "air"
(Highs 10Khz). You can also decrease the narrowband width (high Q-value) in the
frequency response to remove disruptive frequencies.
Sensor field: The sensor field displays the resulting
frequency response of the equalizer´. The frequency
is displayed horizontally and the increase or decrease
of the respective frequency is displayed vertically.
The blue bullets 1-6 symbolize the six frequency bands. You can move them around
with the mouse until you find the frequency response you want.