
( Brand: Drawmer ), ( Model: MX-50 ), ( Number Of Channels: 2 ), ( Type: Stereo )
One of the benefits this design approach is that during quiet passages sibilants are held to a level which relative original signal. Link: depressing this switch configures the unit for stereo operation where average left right signal level is used as floating threshold. The mx50 pro has two modes of operation: split band de-easing: recommended for majority applications, this mode splits audio spectrum into bands with point being dictated by position frequency control. This control uses an intelligent floating threshold circuitry which removes the need for a manual de-ess.
In most situations this mode, conjunction with the air function, offers transparent de-easing. Bypass: the bypass position routes input signal to output with no processing. Status led illuminates when engaged.
In split band mode this control also determines the point above which gain reduction will take place. During normal use it is recommended to keep the air function active for both split band and full de-easing. De-ess: adjusts the amount of gain reduction that will take place when a sibilant sound has been detected.
Processing is achieved by adjusting just two control parameters, frequency and de-ess. In full band mode gain reduction is applied to the whole signal, whilst split only frequencies above value set on frequency control are subject. Up to a maximum of 20db may be applied. The control is continuously variable from 800hz to 8khz and covers full sibilant range.
De-ess gain reduction display: a nine segment led bar graph shows how much is being applied up to maximum of 20db. Its classic application is to overcome the problems that can arise when sibilant sounds ss and gifts are over-emphasised by human voice, with such other applications as 'smoothing' a stereo mix, reducing string noise on acoustic guitars or breath flutes, even refining cymbal hi-hat. The Drawmer mx50 is a flexible, simple to set up dual de-esser designed fulfil needs of recording studio, broadcast, theatre and live sound industries. Split band de-ess: operation will only reduce the selected frequencies above value set via frequency control.
These switches are independent of any linking and will only bypass their respective channel. Full band de-easing: a useful alternative where unobtrusive minimal processing is required. This is followed by the variable de-ess which acts as a 'more' control giving up to 20db of gain reduction at selected frequency. Only frequencies above the split point are attenuated.
In linked mode the red status led beneath link switch will illuminate. Frequency: this control selects the frequency band in which de-esser operates. Air: the air control enables frequencies above sibilant band to be retained, greatly increasing transparency of de-easing process.
Main features and controls: floating threshold system: this intelligent Drawmer circuitry has a that adapts to the dynamics level of incoming material, eliminating need for manual control creating more natural results. Air function: as sibilant rarely occurs above 10khz this feature adds back high frequency 'gloss' in excess of 12khz preserving upper harmonics and increasing the transparency operation.