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There are four standard graphic EQs that provide 31 bands of adjustment
between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. A master volume slider compensates for changes
in volume caused by the EQ. A maximum boost or cut of 15 dB is available for
each band.
The TruEQ incorporates a special algorithm that compensates for the gain
adjustment overlapping effect that adjacent frequency bands have on one
another. On a standard EQ, when neighbouring bands are boosted together,
the resulting effect is magnified beyond what is visible from the positioning of
the sliders.
This compensated EQ will produce an adjustment that is identical to the actual
positioning of the sliders.
Graphic EQ without frequency response correction.
Graphic EQ with frequency response correction.
Dual DeEsser / Stereo DeEsser
De-essing is an audio effect designed to reduce the amount of excessive sibilance
in an audio signal, usually when dealing with the human voice. The Dual DeEsser
accurately and seamlessly removes sibilance from audio tracks.
The Lo-Band and Hi-Band controls select which portion of the audio spectrum
is affected by the DeEsser on each channel. By increasing the amount of
reduction, the level to which the de-essing affects the input signal can be
controlled. By pressing the first and third push encoders, the effect can be
targeted specifically at male or female voices.
With the Stereo DeEsser, toggle between Stereo and M/S modes by pressing the
fifth push encoder.
Stereo Xtec EQ1 / Dual Xtec EQ1
Virtually indescribable, recording engineers claim the Pultec EQP-1a to be the
"secret sauce" of sound enhancement. We analysed this classic to the core and
created an exact physical model that reproduces the multi-faceted sound in
painstaking detail. Even the transformers and tube output stage have been
faithfully modelled. Inspired by Pultec EQP-1a.
LO FREQ determines the curve on which the left hand LO BOOST and LO ATT
controls are effective. These controls can be used to either boost or attenuate the
signal as required. HI FREQ, HI BOOST and HI ATT perform the same function,
but for the higher frequencies. HI BANDWIDTH adjusts the width of the high-
frequency boost curves.
Stereo Xtec EQ5 / Dual Xtec EQ5
Pultec simply wrote the book on passive equalisation. By digitally "rebuilding"
every aspect of the original Pultec classic, we captured the very essence in our
parametric equaliser XTEC EQ5. Our digital re-incarnation is based on the original
model and authentically emulates the smooth character of the its rather unique
components. Inspired by Pultec MEQ5.
LO FREQ, MID FREQ and HI FREQ all dictate at which frequencies the LO BOOST,
MID CUT and HI BOOST push encoders work.
For all of the Xtec EQs, the TRANSFORMER function can be engaged to switch
the Transformer emulation on or off, giving a warmer sound. GAIN determines
how much of the source signal passes through the effect, and ACTIVE toggles the
EQ in or out of the signal path.