Aphex Studio Dominator 700 - 1 Introduction

Studio Dominator - Owner's Manual
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The studio Dominator from Aphex Systems, Ltd. is a stereo
multiband peak limiter designed to fit a wide range of audio
aoplications. ~hrough the use of multiband techniques along
~~h new proprletary circuits the audibility of limiting
action has been greatly reduced, especially when compared to
conventional limiters. This means that greater limiting depth
is possible, resulting in higher loudness with maintained audio
quality. At virtually any limiting depth, the Studio Dominator
is free of "hole punching", "dullness!I, and most other sound
deterioration normally associated with limiters. As a peak
overshoot protection limlter, the Studio Dominator is
undetectable in line while it absolutely prevents peak levels
from exceeding a user settable output level. In addition, the
desired limiting effects of greater audio density, increased
"punch", etc., are readily available with the Studio Dominator.
The Studio Dominator is easy to adjust and use. It is
recommended, however, that the user read this operating manual
in order to fully understand the capabilities of the device and
how to best set up for operation.
The Studio Dominator will find applications in all parts of
the audio industry. Some examples are:
* Sound Contracting- protection of amplifiers and speakers
from overload; increased loudness; maximized use of avail-
able power.
* Recording - preventing sudden
recorder; tightening tracks;
peak overload of mixer
special effects, etc.
or
* Digital Sampling - Obtaining good full scale samples free
from peak overload, i.e . , no more missed samples.
* Digital recording insuring clean recording
AID clipping of peaks and overshoots.
* Satellite Uplink Modulation control
splattering on high frequency audio, reduced
better signal-to-noise ratio.
by stopping
to prevent
distortion,
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