Vintage Eq Introduction; Vintage Eq Swipe Zone; Vintage Eq Hpf Frequency Buttons - Mackie DL806 Reference Manual

Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide

Vintage EQ Introduction

Many of our audio engineer friends and other pro audio gear heads yearn for the ease of use and sound
of yesteryear. That's right, the vintage EQ was created with you in mind...but every user will love using it!
It meticulously recreates the feel and sound of EQ of classic consoles. The vintage EQ captures the unique
interactions between the shelving bands and the gain and frequency-dependent Q structure of the
parametric band to deliver the clarity and sheen of classic EQ designs. The vintage EQ is great for shaping
the tone of bass, guitars and other instruments. The screen shot below displays the default vintage EQ
settings. Let's take a look at each of the selections starting on the left with the HPF and working our way
right to the high EQ.

Vintage EQ Swipe Zone

Here in the Vintage EQ view, swipe anywhere in the dark gray areas outlined below. Swiping up displays
that channel's gate and compressor view. Swiping down displays that channel's FX view. And swiping
left and right changes channels.

Vintage EQ HPF Frequency Buttons

High-pass filters are utilized to cut out low frequencies. The high-pass filter control adjusts the cut-off
frequency for the filter. Frequencies below the cut-off frequency are attenuated at a rate of 18 dB/octave.
The slope of the HPF is engaged by tapping any frequency button other than "Off". The current selection
will illuminate green.
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