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4.3 Dynamics Processing and EQ
Studio 192 and Studio 192 Mobile
Owner’s Manual
4.3 Dynamics Processing and EQ
Every analog input on your Studio 192-series interface is equipped with
Fat Channel dynamics processing and filtering. Fat Channel processing is
also available on the ADAT 1 input channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz. The Fat
Channel’s processing section consists of five parts: High Pass filter, Noise
Gate, Compressor, Limiter, and parametric EQ. Each can be turned on or off
and controlled separately. This processing is global across all mixes.
The signal flows as follows:
4.3.1 Dynamics Tab
The dynamics processing module controls (Noise Gate, Compressor,
and Limiter) are available on the Dynamics Tab.
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1. Gate On/Off Button. Engages/disengages the gate
for the selected analog input channel.
2. Gate Threshold. Sets the level at which the gate opens. Essentially, all
signals above the threshold setting are passed through unaffected, whereas
signals below the threshold setting are reduced in level by the amount
set by the range control. You can set the threshold from 0 to -56 dB.
3. Gate Range. Sets the amount of gain reduction that the gate
will produce. The range can be set from 0 to -86 dB. Note: Range
control is not available when using the expander.
4. Gate Key Filter. Sets the frequency at which the gate will open. Setting a
specific frequency, in addition to a specific decibel level, provides more sonic
shaping. The key filter can be triggered by the selected channel’s or bus’s
signal or by sidechaining a channel and using its signal as the source.
Power User Tip: A properly set key filter on a gate can greatly improve the overall
sound quality of a mix. For example, if you are inserting a gate on a snare-drum
mic, you may get enough bleed from the kick drum to open the gate. This is
where a key filter can come in handy. By setting the key filter to remove some of
those low frequencies, the gate won’t be as apt to open for the kick drum.
5. Gate Attack. Sets the rate at which the gate opens on the selected
channel or output. A fast attack rate is crucial for percussive instruments.
Slow-rising signals such as vocals and bass guitar require a slower
attack; with these signals, a faster attack can cause an audible click. All
gates have the ability to click when opening but a properly set gate
will never click. You can set the attack time from 0.2 to 150 ms.
Hi-Pass LimiterEQØ Noise Gate Compressor