Waves Dynamics Processor MV360 - Manual (Page 15)

Appendix A –Link Modes
When applying dynamics to a stereo mix, stereo imaging is preserved by applying
identical gain attenuation/boost to both the left and right channels. This is known as
linked dynamics processing. The dynamics detector works on an L+R linked sidechain,
applying the same gain attenuation/boost to both left and right channels, preserving their
relative levels and intended stereo image.
In Surround, there are different schools of thought with regard to sound stage imaging.
MV360° offers 5 Link Modes which let you use up to 3 separate sidechains that address
the most commonly used sound stage disciplines.
All Linked
In this mode, all channels are linked. Uniform attenuation/boost is applied, preserving
the complete surround image, and maintaining the balance between the 5 main
channels and the LFE channel.
5 Linked | Sub
In this mode, a separate sidechain is dedicated to the LFE (Subwoofer) channel. The
sound stage is divided into the directional (main) 5-channel sound field, and the non-
directional LFE channel.
This mode fully preserves the surround image, but does not attenuate/boost the
directional channels in conjunction with peaks in the LFE channel.
Front | Rear | Sub
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
™ The first sidechain links Left, Center and Right channels.
™ The second sidechain links Rear Left and Rear Right channels.
™ The third sidechain is dedicated to the LFE channel.
This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t require
attenuation/boost in conjunction with front channel music or dialog.
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