Using The Phase Section - Radial Engineering Phazer Owner's Manual

USING THE PHASE SECTION

The phase section is tuned by ear using three controls. To best hear
the effect of each control set your mixer controls for both signals
(one with the Phazer inserted and one without) to equal volume and
panned center in your monitors.
A Start with the INVERT switch in the outward position and the
SHIFT control turned full counter-clockwise.
B Engage the PHASE ON switch, the LED illuminates.
C Slowly rotate the SHIFT control clockwise while listening. Tune
the control by ear to best suit the program material.
For the most part the goal is to shift the close mic signal until it
phase-aligns with the distant mic in a musical and pleasing way that
compliments the instrument and program material. Keep in mind it is
impossible for all frequencies to line up or be in perfect phase at the
same time. When tuning the SHIFT control, simply use your ears to
fi nd what sounds best to you.
The Invert Function
The main function of the INVERT control is to reverse the absolute
phase of the signal passing through the Phazer and allow the SHIFT
control to access the 181° to 360° phase range. The INVERT switch
can also be used for several clever functions.
For instance, not all microphones and direct boxes produce the same
polarity at their output. The INVERT switch can be used to correct the
polarity of one device to match another.
When listening for the "sweet spot" it can sometimes be easier to
hear phase cancellation rather than reinforcement. Employ the IN-
VERT switch to help you tune the SHIFT control while listening for
maximum phase cancellation. When you've found the spot that
produces the weakest sound hit the INVERT button again and the
effect switches from maximum cancellation to maximum reinforce-
ment. This is most effective when tuning the effect to the fundamental
frequency.
Filtering a signal through phase cancellation is one way to make
tracks sit better in the mix without fi ghting with other instruments
in the same register. Try phase shifting the rhythm guitar part while
monitoring the other rhythm section instruments to see how you can
change the balance without adjusting fader levels.
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