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Dangerous BAX EQ User Manual

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  • Page 2 This plug-in has been faithfully modeled by BRAINWORX after the original BAX EQ hardware and schematics, in close cooperation with the knowledgeable people from DANGEROUS MUSIC USA. Using this plug-in will not only give you access to the standard BAX EQ features, but we even have added a Dual-Mono and M/S Mastering Version.
  • Page 3 Front Panel Features & Benefits 1. LOW FREQUENCY CUT FILTERS [LOW FREQUENCY CUT KNOB PICTURED ABOVE] Feature: Infrasonic rumble reduction. Benefit: INFRASONIC RUMBLE is a PC term for the omnipresent low frequency garbage that loiters unnoticed in the audio shadows. This headroom consuming thief propagates from HVAC units, jets, subways and yes, Rayleigh Waves (i.e.
  • Page 4 Broad bandwidth shelving EQ that affects several octaves. Benefit: Unlike a surgical or chainsaw EQ that targets problems like 50 or 60 cycle hum, but often comes with an audio sacrifice, the BAX EQ is shapely, sweet with minimized phase delay for sexy sonic sculpting.
  • Page 5 Tip: The frequencies noted on the faceplate reside at the bottom shoulder of the slope and reach way into the midrange, thus providing a remarkably natural and smooth character. Operation: Increase the tonal power by engaging the filters in conjunction with the boost/cut. Simultaneously boost with the main controls and cut with the filters.
  • Page 6 Broad bandwidth shelving EQ that affects several octaves. Benefit: Unlike a surgical or chainsaw EQ that targets problems like string buzz, but often comes with an audio sacrifice, the BAX EQ is shapely, sweet with minimized phase delay for subtle, sexy sonic sculpting. Tip: The frequencies noted on the faceplate reside in the middle of this slope, thus corresponding with the most audible band.
  • Page 7 [HIGH FREQUENCY SHELF GRAPH PICTURED ABOVE] 6. HIGH FREQUENCY CUT Feature: Ultrasonic Noise Reduction. Benefit: ULTRASONIC or OUT OF BAND NOISE is derived from a myriad of man made and natural sources. It propagates slew rate overload, ultimately manifesting itself as harsh, brittle sound. [HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER GRAPH PICTURED ABOVE]...
  • Page 8 [FILTERS AND SHELVES COMBINED TO CRAFT A WARM SHIMMERING VOCAL] 7. ENGAGE IN / OUT [ENGAGE IN / OUT BUTTON PICTURED ABOVE] Feature: Bypass ENGAGE SWITCH. Benefit: Allows true A/B comparison by completely removing the BAX EQ and all of its filters from the circuit while in Bypass.
  • Page 9 [YOUR SCULPTING PICTURED ABOVE] Now it’s your turn to actually put the BAX EQ through its paces (this is why you use it, after all, right?) Go ahead and engage the cut controls to remove the garbage and ease the burden on your converters.