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VOLT Processing
Omnia VOLT is not a plain-vanilla processor. We’ve taken our deep knowledge of broadcast
processing and DSP, refined some of the most popular Omnia algorithms, and developed brand
new ones.
The best way to learn how to adjust VOLT for your station and market is to work with it, using
this chapter as a guide.
This chapter is in three parts:
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Preset strategy and tuning, including QuickTweak
. These are the philosophies we’ve
developed over years of working with stations, in every possible format and market size, all
around the world. So even if you already know how to tune a processor, you’ll probably get
something out of this section. It’s a quick read.
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VOLT processing block diagram
. This will tell you what sequence VOLT uses to process
your signal, so you know which algorithms will be affected by the ones that come earlier.
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VOLT terminology
. We’ve used standard audio processing language whenever possible.
But we had to invent new terms for some of the new algorithms. Turn to this section if
you’re not sure what a control is supposed to be doing.
Preset strategy and tuning
Before listening to presets, make sure input levels are correct. You can measure and adjust them from
the front panel or the Remote Control.
VOLT is designed to be used at -12 dBFS nominal; this is the level corresponding to “0 VU” on a
conventional analog meter. Adjust transmitter modulation and any subcarrier according to your
normal practice.
Don’t skip this step, and don’t try to over-drive VOLT’s input in hopes of “more density”. VOLT can
delivery all the density any station could ever want, while using proper input levels. Too much input
only adds distortion.
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