Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins ver.7.5 - Manual (Page 270)

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 270 - Chapter 27: Neve 33609 Compressor
22 dB
Typical starting point for individual track inserts where maximum gain reduc-
tion is desired. This setting is equivalent to having a real hardware 33609
connected to a +4 interface with +22 dB headroom.
18 dB
Typical starting point when used on a buss or group where nominal gain re-
duction is desired. This setting is equivalent to having a real hardware 33609
connected to a +4 interface with +18 dB headroom.
14 dB
Typical starting point for mastering where minimal gain reduction is de-
sired. This setting is equivalent to having a real hardware 33609 connected
to a +4 interface with +14 dB headroom.
Note: Keep in mind there are no hard and fast rules. Use the above recom-
mendations as guidelines and feel free to experiment with the various posi-
tions of the headroom switch regardless of the audio source. If it sounds
good, use it!
Factory Presets The UAD Neve 33609/33609SE includes a bank of factory presets. These
presets can be useful starting points for your particular source audio.
The factory preset names begin with MSTR, BUSS, or TRAK. These indicate
the setting of the headroom parameter. (14 dB, 18 dB, and 22 dB respec-
tively).
Mastering (MSTR) presets are optimized for mixed program material that is al-
ready at a relatively high level.
Buss/group (BUSS) presets are optimized for subgroups of audio, such as a
drum group or vocal group. This type of application often has lower levels
than full mixes, but higher levels than a track insert.
Track (TRAK) presets are optimized for track inserts where signal levels typi-
cally aren’t as hot as groups or outputs.
The preset names are guidelines and not rules. In many cases, you can use
any preset on any source with good results. You will probably need to adjust
the threshold and/or gain controls to obtain the optimum results with your par-
ticular source audio.