De-Ess Function - SoundCraft VI6 User Manual

DE-ESS Function

A de-esser is normally used to reduce the sibilance ("s" components) in a singer's voice.
Soundcraft VI6™ includes a real de-esser function that works as dynamically controlled filter. The filter can
be set using the FREQ and Q encoders.
If the de-esser is active, the signal level will be reduced only in the band set by the filters, when the signal
in this band exceeds the required threshold.
Figure 4-11: The Dynamic Page In DE-ESS Mode.
Gain Reduction Meter
The De-esser GRM, a 5-segment bar-graph is located on the right-hand side of the dynamic touch field on
the screen.
SENS Field
Encoder adjusts the effect's sensitivity value between 0 – 100%.
{IN} enables the DE-ESSER.
ES SOLO Field
{ES SOLO} switches the filtered processing signal to the solo bus.
FREQ Field
Encoder adjusts the centre frequency of the dynamic de-esser filter.
Q Field
Encoder adjusts the width of the dynamic de-esser filter.
MODE
Encoder selects the operational mode, either GATE or De-esser.
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