Processing Blocks; Monitoring And Communication - Studer Vista 9 Operating Instructions Manual

1.4

Processing Blocks

1.5

Monitoring and Communication

Monitoring The Control Room (CR) monitoring section provides control of up to three
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Equalizer Four fully parametric bands are provided on the Vista. Each band, which
can be switched in and out independently, extends from 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
with a ±18 dB gain range. The EQ features a psycho-acoustically corrected
frequency response for high frequencies, similar to well-known analog EQ
designs. The two mid-bands can be switched between constant-Q and con-
stant-range modes. The high and low frequency bands can be switched to
shelving mode. A second EQ type is available (defined in the Configuration
Tool), which features an additional Notch filter.
Filter Low-cut and high-cut filters are provided, with cutoff frequencies that are
variable between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, and slope selections of 12, 18, or 24 dB/
octave.
In addition, an analog low-cut filter with a cutoff frequency of 75 Hz and a
slope of 12 dB/octave is available in the D21m Mic/Line preamplifier.
Dynamics The Vista standard dynamics processing consists of four parts:
Limiter, Compressor, Expander, and Gate.
To avoid pumping and modulation, the dynamics processing sections feature
high sampling rate transient detection. Distortion artifacts are minimized
through selectable, program-dependent attack and release times. The Vista's
dynamics feature a side-chain input that can be used with or without HP/LP
filters. A unique 'look forward' function is also featured. If desired, this
allows the entire transient portion of a waveform to be affected when using
the limiter/compressor or to be passed when the expander/gate is used.
Sometimes the dynamics processing can be utilized in a more pronounced
way, i.e., as an effect itself. For this purpose the 'vintage dynamics' was cre-
ated. It is targeted to be flexible enough for different types of sound coloration
including extreme and unusual settings, but does not feature a dedicated
limiter.
Selection between the standard or vintage dynamics section can be made per
input channel during configuration of the console.
Soft Clip In addition, a soft clip function can be activated in the D21m Mic/Line pre-
amplifier.
different speaker systems (two multi-channel and one two-channel stereo)
and 32 source selectors. All internal digital sources can be assigned to any of
the source selector keys. A headphone socket is also supplied for use within
the control room.
The Studio Monitor is configurable in the same way as the CR monitor sec-
tion. Two stereo loudspeaker pairs are supported.
Talkback An extensive talkback system is implemented within the Vista. The talkback
source can be either the desk-operator microphone or an external producer
microphone. Several destinations, such as buses, direct outputs, auxiliaries,
groups, and master outputs are available block.
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