Omnia Audio Omnia.9/XE - Manual (Page 82)

Rustonium – by Leif Claesson and Jesse Graffam
“Rustonium” is a hybrid of two past presets – Jesse’s “Rusticity” and Leif’s “Plutonium”. The bass is
always present but punchy, while the high end is bright and prominent but never shrill or edgy. The multi-
band attack and release times are relatively slow, but this 7-band preset makes extensive use of Omnia.
9/XE’s progressive release control to allow plenty of gain control in each band without the fear of any
band getting “stuck” with too little gain. This preset also places the Wideband AGC2 after the multi-band
section to build some extra loudness just before the final limiter. A great “as-is” out-of-the-box preset for
nearly every contemporary format.
Stacked Boxes – by Jim Kuzman
Remember back when the dial-dominating air chain was made up of a rack full of analog gear? Say, one
box for compression and leveling, another pair of boxes with lots of LED’s providing 4-band compression,
and a program/peak limiter (maybe from the same folks as the compressor/leveler) – all driving a final
limiter/clipper with edge meters and a key-locked front panel? We do too. “Stacked Boxes” pays homage
to the not-so-distant past of analog processing.
Stacked Boxes Plus! - by Jim Kuzman
Offspring of “Stacked Boxes,” the “Plus!” version uses six bands of multiband compression and limiting
instead of four, providing a similar overall feel as the original but with more refined mids and better
source-to-source spectral control.
The Blitz – by Jim Kuzman
Living proof that loudness and high-quality audio are no longer mutually exclusive qualities, this 6-band
preset hands over tight, solid bass, intelligible mid-range, an airy high end, and a wide stereo image.
Designed to provide the maximum degree of loudness but never at the expense of audio quality, “The
Blitz” is a great choice for classic and active rock formats with plenty of room for an extra dB or two on the
clipper drive for those who need more loudness. (Thanks, Bill!)
Tokyo – by Jesse Graffam
Born of “Passive Aggressor” and created in homage to the “classic” sound of previous Omnia processors,
the 7-band “Tokyo” delivers detailed transients and percussion without sacrificing average loudness. The
mid-range is full and round with increased vocal intelligibility, a sound that translates well to smaller
speakers and earbuds as well as higher-quality systems. A tightly-controlled low end ensures the bass
always shows up for the party.
Trinity – by Leif Claesson
Inspired by the sound of the classic Omnia.3 FM Turbo, this 3-band preset is dynamic and punchy with an
open mid-range and a more classic “Omnia” sound. “Trinity” doesn’t use any parametric EQ or stereo
enhancement, runs with a very light ratio in the multi-band section, and presents itself very transparently
on the air, making it suitable for nearly any format.
Upsidasium – by Leif Claesson
The smoothest and most open of the “atomic” presets, “Upsidasium” is still relatively loud but thanks to
very loose multiband ratios, is also extremely open-sounding. Drums and other transient sounds cut
through the mix, vocals are dynamic, and the upper high end delivers that “lighter than air” sound (here’s
looking at you, Denny!). If your situation permits giving up the last dB of loudness in favor of a sound
that’s easy to listen to long-term but you don’t want to sound underpowered, “Upsidasium” offers the
perfect compromise.
Factory Presets
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