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Gain Reduction Meters
Each multiband dynamics processor has a series of
gain reduction meters (labeled "GR") that indicate
in realtime the amount of gain reduction taking
place.
The GR meters are displayed in three columns.
Each column represents one of the three frequency
bands, with the left column representing the low
band, the middle column the mid band, and the
right column the high band.
The gain reduction meters are extremely powerful tools that show you
how the multiband processors are affecting your signal. Learning how the
meters react to changes made to the multiband processors' controls are a
key to mastering the processors themselves.
Dynamics Mixer
The dynamics mixer—labeled "MIXER"—allows you to adjust
the volume of each frequency band post-processing:
•
HIGH (dB)—adjusts the volume of the high
frequency band.
•
MID (dB)—adjusts the volume of the mid
frequency band.
•
LOW (dB)—adjusts the volume of the low
frequency band.
As is the case with the dynamics input controls, the dynamics
mixer is always active. Even if the multiband processors are
bypassed, the mixer will still control the volume of the
individual frequency bands, essentially functioning as a
simple EQ.
Limiter
The MTK's next dynamics processor is the Limiter. With it, you
can maximize the overall volume and impact of your mix.
•
ON/OFF—turns the Limiter on (lit) or off
(unlit).
•
THRE (dB)—sets the Limiter's threshold.
The threshold value can be set from -24
dB to 0 dB.
•
ATK (ms)—sets the Limiter's attack time.
This can be set anywhere from 0.00 ms
to 800 ms.
•
REL (ms)—sets the Limiter's release
time. This can be set anywhere from 50
to 8000 ms.
You might be wondering why the Limiter doesn't have a ratio control.
Actually, it does—it's preset to a fixed ratio of ∞:1.
Soft Clip
Soft Clip is the final processor in the MTK
dynamics section. Essentially, it's a limiter that
kicks in to reduce high signal levels that might
overload the MTK's output section. Additionally,
Soft Clip's digital processing adds a warmth to
the sound that's reminiscent of vintage tube-
type processors.
Soft Clip has only one control: ON/OFF. When on, it does all of
its processing automatically.
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