Design Overview - Radial Engineering Phazer Owner's Manual

True to the Music
OVERVIEW
The Phazer is a real-time analog phase adjustment tool with 100%
discreet class-A circuit topology for great sound. The Phazer gives
you a quick and easy means to experiment with the creative use of
phase shift and it inspires new sounds when working with your favor-
ite mics and Radial direct boxes.
Its purpose is to shape the sound by shifting the phase of one signal
against another, allowing you to tune the overall phase-response of
the combined signals. The Radial Phazer is capable of shifting the
phase continuously over the complete 360° range. You simply dial in
the amount of phase shift that sounds best to your ears.
For instance, an engineer may use two mics to record an acoustic
guitar. The fi rst mic is placed close to the sound hole and a second
mic is located further away from the guitar. Because the sound waves
take a little longer to reach the more distant mic, its signal is slightly
delayed compared to the close mic signal.
Close Mic
Distant Mic
Time
Time
Phase Shift
Close Mic Distant Mic
This minute delay creates a phase shift between the two mic signals
that colors the tone through a type of phase cancellation known as
comb-fi ltering. The Phazer exploits this phenomenon and presents it
as a simple, fun and musical tool for the audio engineer.
For instance, the Phazer can be used to shift the close mic's signal
into alignment with the distance mic to create a fuller, richer sound
when the two mic signals are combined. Alternatively, it may be used
as an effect to intentionally shift the phase and create new unique
tones.
The more you use the Phazer the more you will come to appreciate
the creative options that are uncovered. When you think about it, cre-
ativity is what making music is all about.
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