User Manual

40 M AIR User Manual
Xtec EQ1
Inspired by the Pultec EQP-1a, this passive equalizer is a very powerful tool for
sound enhancement.
GAIN allows compensation for level changes resulting from frequency
adjustments. Toggle the IN switch to engage or disengage the eect. Select the
low frequency with the LO FREQ knob, adjust the amount of enhancement with
the LO BOOST, then adjust the attack with the LO ATT. The same adjustments are
available for the high frequencies.
Xtec EQ5
This Pultec emulation is a classic analog passive equalizer that oers very
warmand musical frequency sculpting. Simply select the center frequency for
the 3bands, then adjust how much low and high you want to boost and how
much midrange you want to cut.
Wave Designer
Wave Designer is a powerful tool for adjusting signal transients and dynamics,
such as attack and sustain. Use it to make a snare drum really “crack” in the
mix or level out volume inconsistencies of slap bass tracks. (Inspired by the
SPLTransient Designer)
Adjusting the ATTACK knob can add punch or tame overly dynamic signals.
Increasing the SUSTAIN knob acts in a similar way as a compressor, allowing the
peaks to carry longer before decay. The eect can also be used to reduce the
sustain for a more staccato sound. The GAIN knob compensates for level changes
caused by the eect.
Precision Limiter
Stereo Precision Limiter allows you to set a precise volume limit,
ensuringdistortion-free, optimal signal integrity. Use the Stereo Precision
Limiter to boost quiet signals or preventing clipping while preserving the level
of“hot”signals.
AUTOGAIN activates an additional long-term gain correction, allowing automatic
gain scaling of varying input level ranges. STEREO LINK applies limiting to both
channels equally when activated. INPUT GAIN provides up to 18 dB of gain to
the input signal prior to limiting. OUTPUT GAIN sets the nal gain level of the
processed signal. SQUEEZE adds compression to the signal to add punch and a
slight distortion depending on the amount you dial in. ATTACK sets the attack
time, ranging from 0.05 mS to 1 mS. RELEASE adjusts the release time from
0.05mS to 1.04 seconds. KNEE adjusts the soft limiting threshold point from
hardlimiting (0 dB) to maximum soft limiting (10 dB).
Combinator
The Combinator emulates famous broadcasting and mastering compressors,
utilizing automatic parameter control that produces very eective yet
“inaudible”results.
The MIX knob allows some of the source signal to pass through unaected.
ATTACK and RELEASE have dedicated controls, and an Auto Release function can
be engaged. Global X-OVER, RATIO, THRESH(old) and GAIN controls are available.
Engage the Spectral Balance Control (SBC) to allow automatic gain balancing
between the audio bands and its SPEED control to determine how aggressively
the eect works. The meters can also display band reduction or the SBC gain
balance, and can display peak outputs. The THRESH(old) and GAIN can be
adjusted for each band independently.
Fair Compressor
This model of a Fairchild 670 delivers some of the nest colorations in compressor
history. Two small trim VRs, BIAS and BALANCE, preset the control side chain
action, a 6-step knob determines the timing, and the 2 large INPUT GAIN
and THRESHOLD knobs adjust the levels. There are models available for dual,
stereo-linked, or mid/side operation.
Leisure Compressor
This model of a popular tube-based optical compressor provides natural and
eortlessly musical compression, inspired by the Teletronix LA-2A. Simply adjust
the input GAIN and PEAK REDUCTION knob to dial in the amount of desired
compression, then adjust the OUTPUT GAIN knob for the desired output level.
The COMP setting will give a gentle compression ratio, whereas the LIMIT setting
results in a higher ratio.