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DIGITAL RACK MIXER M32R User Manual
Dual Exciter / Stereo Exciter
Exciters increase presence and intelligibility in live sound applications,
and are indispensable for adding clarity, air and harmonic overtones in the
recording studio. This effect is particularly useful for filling out the sound
in difficult rooms, and for producing a more natural live or recorded sound.
Inspired by the famous Aphex Aural Exciter.
Set the frequency of the side-chain filter with the TUNE push encoder, and
further shape the filter slope with the PEAK and ZERO FILL controls. Turning the
TIMBRE push encoder left of centre adds more odd harmonics, while turning it
right of centre adds more even harmonics. Adjust the harmonic content added to
the signal with the HARMONICS push encoder, and blend in the affected signal
with the MIX push encoder. Engage the SOLO MODE to isolate only the audio
resulting from the effect so you can hear exactly what you're adding to the mix.
Stereo Imager
A Stereo Imager is typically used to control the placement of a signal within the
stereo field during mixdown or mastering. The M32's Stereo Imager will lend a
professional quality to your live and recorded performances.
The BALANCE push encoder allows you to emphasise the mono and stereo
components of the input signal. The mono and stereo signals can be panned
independently with the MONO PAN and STEREO PAN controls. OUT GAIN is
used to compensate for level changes resulting from the effect. The phase can
also be shifted using the shelving push encoders. Select the frequency and
bandwidth (Q) using the corresponding push encoders, then adjust the gain with
SHV GAIN.
Edison EX1
The Edison EX1 is an unbelievably powerful psycho-acoustic processor,
which allows you to completely manipulate all spatial parameters of the stereo
image – such as width and depth – in a way never before possible. You can
widen or narrow the stereo spread, bring instruments to the front or move
them to the background, and make corrections to the stereo image – even on a
finished master. Inspired by the Behringer Edison EX1.
St Spread increases the perceived width of the audio field over which the
signal is present. Balance simply adjusts the levels between the left and
right channels, and Center Dist moves the audio source back and forth in the
perceived audio field. LMF Spread further adjusts the stereo depth by increasing
or decreasing the perceived spaciousness of the output signal.
Sound Maxer
The SOUND MAXER restores natural brilliance and clarity to any audio signal by
adjusting the phase and amplitude integrity to reveal more of the natural texture
of the sound, which is often hidden when using some effects and equalisers.
Inspired by Sonic Maximizer 482i.
Use LO CONTOUR to determine the curve on which the PROCESS control is
effective. GAIN determines how much of the input signal passes through the
effect. Selecting either of the ACTIVE functions activates the effect for either of
the two stages.
Dual Guitar Amp / Stereo Guitar Amp
Modelled after the Tech 21 SansAmp, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp simulates
the sound of plugging into a real guitar amp. From shimmering cleans to
saturated crunch, the M32's Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar
player to sound great without using an amp on stage.
The PREAMP push encoder adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the
band-specific distortion adjustment. BUZZ adjusts the low-end breakup,
PUNCH adjusts the midrange distortion, and CRUNCH tailors the high-frequency
content and distortion for smooth or cutting notes. The DRIVE push encoder
simulates the amount of power amp distortion from a tube amp. The LOW and
HIGH push encoders allow EQ adjustment independent of distortion content,
and the overall output is controlled by the LEVEL push encoder. The CABINET
simulation can be bypassed if the guitarist is already using a real cabinet,
which allows the effect to function like a boost or distortion pedal. The Dual
Guitar Amp allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently.