SPL-DEESSERMK2
Type: Compressors/Limiters
SPL DeEsser – the revolution of S-sound reduction.
The DeEsser uses a unique technology to reduce sibiliance in a mix or on vocal tracks.
It automatically detects and hones in on the sibilant frequencies leaving neighboring
frequencies unaffected. These S‑sounds are mixed back into the main signal phase-inverted to cancel out the sibilance. The result is a sound-neutral, inconspicuous and extremely effective process.
Even at high S‑Reduction values the de-essing has an egligible effect on the character and timbre of the voice.
The S‑Reduction control adjusts the intensity of the S‑sound reduction.
In practice, S‑Reduction settings between -2 dB and -8 dB achieve the best results for most applications.
The S-Reduction LED display visualizes the intensity of the S‑sound reduction between 0 dB and -20 dB in 2 dB steps.
The Auto switch activates the Auto Dynamic function. This automatically adjusts the threshold if the input level fluctuates due to varying distance to the microphone which leads to fluctuating input levels.
With Auto-Threshold engaged, the de-essing intensity remains constant at the value you set with the S‑Reduction control. This is a great help not only for inexperienced voice-over artists, but also in live situations.
The Female switch is used to adapt to the voice characteristics:
When the switch is pressed, the Female mode is selected. The automatic S‑sound detection now reacts more intensively to higher-frequency S‑sounds. The unpressed switch position selects the Male mode to adapt the S‑sound detection to male voice characteristics. Lower-frequency S‑sounds are processed.
In addition, the mid frequency of the S‑sound detection is increased from Male mode to Female mode. For male voices the mid frequency is at about 6 kHz, for female voices at just under 7 kHz.
Nevertheless, you should not necessarily choose the Male position for male voices and the Female position for females. Always listen to the pitch and tone of the S‑sound and try both positions.
The On switch, activates or deactivates the respective channel.
This allows you to quickly switch between processed
and unprocessed signal.
To minimize switching noises, switching is performed directly after
the balanced inputs and outputs. This relay hard bypass circuitry also provides immediate redirection of inputs to outputs in the event of a power fault on the primary or secondary side of the power supply, or if the device is powered off.
