Compression Basics - TC Electronic C400XL User Manual

PRESET APPLICATION
De-Hiss
Sometimes you might get a bit of hiss from an
incoming source, especially when external
devices are linked into a larger setup or if
different electronic formats or ground policies
are connected like consumer standards
connected to professional equipment. To
counter that you should use the De-Hiss preset.
It kicks in when there is no or next to no level
on the input source, ensuring no noise in quiet
pieces of the music. This preset is only featured
in the gate/expander mode.
Applied algorithm:
Multi-band Expansion
De-Hum
As explained in the De-Hiss preset description
you can occasionally experience problems with
hum in an incoming signal when you connect
different types of devices. In quite moments
when the hum becomes a problem the hum can
in a smooth and easy way be eliminated by
using the De-Hum preset simply by adjusting
the parameters. The preset can only be used in
gate/expander mode.
Applied algorithm:
Multi-band Expansion
De-ess 4kHz
The De-ess 4kHz preset removes all unwanted
s's that some microphones or singers have so
much trouble with. You can use the De-ess
4kHz preset in compressor/limiter mode only. It
aims at a certain frequency range and it
perfectly counterparts the De-ess 6khz preset.
Applied algorithm:
Multi-band Compression
De-ess 6khz
The De-ess 6kHz preset removes all unwanted
s's that some microphones or singers have so
much trouble with. You can use the De-ess
6khz preset in compressor/limiter mode only. It
aims at a certain frequency range and it
perfectly counterparts the De-ess 4kHz preset.
Applied algorithm:
Multi-band Compression
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