MIŃSK stereo image processor operator’s manual rev. 1949/1.
module explained SALUT MODULE OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing this Xaoc Devices product. Mińsk [miɲsk] is a stereo image processor. It is a hybrid tool that combines digital and analog processing to facilitate advanced mid/side (M/S) manipulation of a stereo signal pair. It allows for separate treatment of the mid and side components, which affects the depth and width of the auditory scene. The front panel of Mińsk is shown in fig. 1.
front panel overview ed for the exact cancellation of components that are identical, but out of phase. What is sometimes surprising is that applying the same sum and difference to M and S reverts the whole process—which is precisely how we get back to left (L) and right (R) at the end. 4 9 Bear in mind that M/S representation will not magically separate sounds that are center panned from those which are off-axis.
DIMENSION EFFECT keep in mind, this filter does not affect the M component, therefore its impact on the tonal balance should be marginal (unless the mix is rather unorthodox). Mińsk offers two methods of adding a feeling of dimension to the audio signal. It may be used either for enhancing the existing stereo pair or for creating a faux stereo image from a mono source patched into the left/ mono input. Please note, the effect is most noticeable with complex and dynamic audio content.
block diagram GONIOMETER fig. 2 LEFT IN A stereo image indicator with six LEDs arranged along vertical, horizontal, and diagonal axes offers an important insight into potential problems in the signal. For a proper stereo signal, all six LEDs should be lit or blink. If the horizontal pair of LEDs remains dark, it means no significant components in S are present (in other words, the signal is mono, or the stereo image is very narrow).
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