Drawmer MX50 Pro Dual Vocal De-esser - Manual (Page 9)

MX50 OPERATORS’ MANUAL 7
De-Ess Band
Full Reduces the total signal level in response to signals in the selected
frequency band. This mode of operation produces less phase
shifting of broadband material and single vocals but is more
noticeable then Split band processing. Applying excessive gain
reduction in this mode can lead to the vocal sound taking on a
lisping quality.
Split Split band operation will only reduce the selected frequencies
above the value set via the frequency control, which in most
situations produces fewer audible side effects during de-essing.
This is particularly useful for reducing string noise on guitars,
breath noise on flute, or composite material.
Bypass The Bypass position routes the input signal to the output with no
processing. These switches are independent of any linking and will
only bypass their respective channel.
Linking
Link Depressing this switch configures the unit for stereo operation
where the average left/right signal level is used as the floating
threshold. The two individual channels must still be set up as in
mono operation. Usually they will be set the same, but in some
circumstances, it is permissible to use different settings i.e. when
sibilants are excessive on one channel of a stereo programme.
In linked mode, the red status Link LED will be illuminated.
Setup
Start with the controls set as follows, and adjust as necessary:-
Frequency -- Clockwise at 6KHz
De-Ess -- Anticlockwise
Air -- Out
Band -- Full
Bypass -- Out
Process some sibilant material and increase the De-ess control. You will notice that
frequencies around 8KHz produce reductions in signal level, which can be monitored
using the G.R display.
Adjust the frequency and de-ess controls for optimum results. Use the “Air” and “Split
Band” switches as necessary to get the most transparent results.