Stereo Equalizer User Manual

TUBE VITALIZER

1.The most obvious application of the Tube Vitalizer is to process

a final mix, either while mixing or during post-production prior to

cutting. Insert your Tube Vitalizer into the master-inserts of your

console or right in between a playback and a recording unit.

More flexibility is guaranteed when patching the Tube Vitalizer

into two sub-groups of the console.Now you have the freedom to

select certain tracks while mixdown to be processed with the

Vitalizer. Note: Not all sounds may benefit from the Vitalizer-

process.The sub-group inserts offer you the maximum flexibility.

Processing everything through the master-inserts may have

negative effects on certain sounds which makes it necessary to

reduce the Vitalizer-process to a minimum. In the sub-group

inserts you can treat the selected tracks with a higher effect level.

When patching the Tube Vitalizer into the sub-groups or

master-breaks of the console, note if the master breaks are swit-

ched “pre” or “post” fader. They should best be switched “pre”

fader, so that a variation of the master fader does not affect the

input level of the Tube Vitalizer. The effect level and the treated

sound will then remain unchanged.

It is important to use full-range monitors to assess the full effect

of any bass processing in and out of circuit in order to appreciate

just how much processing has been added; the brain soon accli-

mates to changes in timbre and it is easy to overdo it! If in doubt,

refer frequently to known recordings played through the same

monitor system.

Do not connect the Tube Vitalizer between master-outputs and

amplifier. The major disadvantage of this connection is the

varying input sensitivity with each fader movement.

2. Another popular stereo application is the processing of

existing master tapes during post-production such as when

reprocessing archive material for CD release. The Tube Vitalizer

can make a significant contribution in restoring the high end

detail that invariably suffers during i.e. a noise reduction treat-

ment. In many cases, the restored master can be made to sound

appreciably better than the original.

Applications

Application 1:

The Tube Vitalizer inserted

into the master-inserts

of the console.

More flexibility

when the Tube Vitalizer is

inserted into the sub-groups

Recording Studio