8 − Effects
TASCAM DV-RA1000HD
The output level from the EQ effect (which
feeds the dynamics processor) is shown by
the meters at the right of the response curve.
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NOTE
Since each band is capable of boosting the level by
1 dB in the digital domain, you should take care
not to overload the outputs.
3
Press
ENTER
to confirm these settings.
5
For each band of the processor, the following
parameters are available (the screen shows the
setting, and in many cases, a graphic changes to
reflect the changes made to the parameter val-
ue). Use the
F1
and
F2
keys to navigate, and the
JOG/DATA
dial to change values.
THRESHOLD
: The input signal level at which the
compressor/expander starts to operate.
RATIO
: The ratio between the original and pro-
cessed signal levels.
KNEE
: The shape of the change before and
after the signal reaches the threshold level.
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Dynamics processor
The dynamics processor has a number of settings avail-
able:
Three-band compressor
Three-band expander
Single-band compressor
Single-band expander
The frequencies of the two crossover points of the
three-band effects can be set (the slope of the filters is 6
dB/octave).
The dynamics processor always comes after the EQ
effect.
1
From the effect setting screen (see Figure 8.1,
Ef-
fect setting screen
), press the
F2
(
DYN
) key.
Figure 8.3: Dynamics crossover screen
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2
The first parameter,
TYPE
, allows you to select the
type of dynamics processor, as explained above:
CMPx3
,
EXPx3
,
CMPx1
,
EXPx1
.
3
On this screen, use the
F1
and
F2
keys (up and
down) and the
JOG/DATA
dial to set the crossover
points for the dynamics bands (this only has an
effect when
CMPx3
or
EXPx3
is selected).
These two frequencies cannot overlap.
If
CMPx1
is selected, the
MAKE UP
(makeup gain)
parameter can be turned
ON
or
OFF
here.
4
Press
F3
(
BAND
) to make the settings for the dy-
namics processor. For
CMPx3
and
EXPx3
settings, repeated presses of the
F3
key cycle
through
LOW
,
MID
and
HIGH
bands. There is only
one setting screen and one set of parameters,
named
SINGLE
, for the single-band processors.
Figure 8.4: Dynamics processor band settings
Threshold
Dynamics
setting
Input level
Gain
Attack &
release
Output
level
Gain
reduction
Threshold
Dynamics
setting
Input level
Gain
Attack &
release
Output
level
Gain
reduction
