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Instruction manual
DeEsser
5. (5.2) DeEsser (function FULL/ automatic)
The De-Esser located in the amplifier system in the system setting „FULL“ at first separates the lower from the problematic
middle and upper frequencies automatically (in the frequency range 800 Hz to 8 kHz) and then compresses the last, whereby
too loud sections are automatically lowered in the level (please consider the setting „ATTENUATION“ Poti No. 5.3). Afterwards
both signals are mixed together again. The result is a present and good sounding reproduction of the human voice without
obtrusive sibilants (s, ss, ß, sch, z, tz).
In system operation of the DeEsser „FULL“ the yellow control LED lights up.
5. (5.3) DeEsser (function SPLIT/ BAND manual)
By pressing the button „DE-ESS BAND“ the DeEsser is activated in SPLIT modes, the green control LED lights up.
With manual setting of the DeEsser the lower frequency (start frequency) has to be set with potentiometers No. 5.5. Above
this frequency the DeEsser is active.
EXAMPLE:
With Poti No. 5.5 the start frequency is set to the value 3 kHz, that means the frequency band above 3 kHz is controlled by the
DeEsser and the powerful, obtrusive sibilants (s, ss, ß, sch, z, tz) are reduced for the value (0 dB to -20 dB) set with the potentiometer
No. 5.3 (attenuation).
IMPORTANT:
To reach a better sound result above the 12 kHz frequencies, it is recommended, always to work with active DeEsser and additional
function „AIR“.
5.1 Operating mode control LED`s
The green LED lights, when the DeEsser is in „FULL“ mode, the yellow LED lights in operating
mode „SPLIT“.
5.2 Selector switch „DE-ESS BAND“ (MODES: FULL/SPLIT)
By operating the selector switch the favoured MODE TYPE can be shifted between „FULL“ and
„SPLIT“ (band).
5.3 ATTENUATION
By turning the potentiometer the favoured attenuation of the (s, ss, ß, sch, z, tz) sounds is adjus-
ted. The set attenuation affects both MODE types „FULL“ and „SPLIT“ equally. The range of the
drop is between 0 dB and -20 dB.
5.4 LED INDICATION (ATTENUATION)
The LED chain shows LIVE the current strength of the attenuation in the range of 0 dB (no atte-
nuation, green LED lights) up to -20 dB (all LEDs light red).
5.5 FREQUENCY (start frequency)
In the „DE-ESS BAND“ SPLIT mode the lower start frequency has to be adjusted.
Referring to his, you adjust with potentiometers No. 5.5 the most suitable frequency, the atte-
nuation of the sibilants by the DeEser is done above the set start frequency.
IMPORTANT:
In the mode „FULL“ the potentiometer „FREQUENCY“ has no function.
5.6 DeEsser AIR mode
By pressing the button „AIR“ „Modes AIR“ is activated and the green control LED lights up. Mo-
des AIR has the effect that the frequency band above the 12 kHz is not affected by the DeEsser.
To reach a better sound result above the 12 kHz frequencies, it is recommended, always to work with
active DeEsser and function „AIR“.
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