Achieving loudness, Spectral consistency & equalization – Omnia Audio Omnia.9 User Manual
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Spectral Consistency & Equalization
Stations often want to create their own “signature sound” on the air with a spectrally consistent output
without regard to the frequency balance of the original source material.
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Chapter 19 Getting the Sound You Want
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