Beyerdynamic Unite TP - Set Input Effects

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.. Set input eects
The Unite syem has a built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for continuous processing of audio signals during opera-
tion. In the “Audio” main menu, the “Input Eects” submenu contains various filter settings for processing audio signals.
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Adjustable
parameters
Description
Input Effects ALC Off
Low
H
igh
ALC ands for “Automatic Level Control”. With this option, the de-
v
ice automatically adjus microphone amplification with the aim
o
f ensuring a signal volume that remains as consient as possible.
T
his significantly enhances speech intelligibility. Please note: ALC is
n
ot available for the internal microphone. When ALC is active, the
atic settings for sensitivity of audio inputs in the “Audio/Volume”
menu are disregarded and have no fuher influence upon signal
processing.
I
nput Effects
L
ow-Cut
Filter
O
ff (50 Hz)
80 Hz
120 Hz
1
80 Hz
2
50 Hz
A
low cut is an equaliser setting or filter eect setting that cuts out
a
ll frequencies below a preset frequency.
I
nput Effects
E
qualizer
O
ff
Female
M
ale
T
he equaliser (EQ) is a filter used to design the sound of the input
a
udio signal. The settings options are “female” for female speakers
a
nd “male” for male speakers. The preset “High Noise” is for use in
extremely noisy environments to ensure speech intelligibility de-
s
pite loud background noise. This is paicularly useful when the fil-
t
ers for background noise reduction (Noise Gate and Noise
C
anceler) no longer function on account of extreme background
noise.
I
nput Effects
N
oise Gate
S
tate
O
ff
On
T
he Noise Gate is a filter eect in the category of dynamic
processors and suppresses low signal transmission.
Input Effects Noise Gate Threshold 13 steps
(-48 dB to
-12 dB)
In the Threshold menu you can set the threshold value above which
the background noise is muted. The lower the background noise,
the lower the threshold value should be set.
Input Effects Noise
Canceller
Off
Low
Mid
High
Noise cancellation (ANC) is a sma, adaptive way of eliminating
noise. The Noise Canceler in Unite works extremely well with conti-
nuous background inteerence. This filter is capable of “learning”
to identify and eliminate noises, ensuring that only the voice is au-
dible via the microphone input where possible. Background noises
in the settings “low” are eliminated using lower volume, and for
“mid” to “high” using high volume.
Input Effects Compressor Off
Low
High
Less Pop Noise
A compressor in sound engineering belongs to the group of dyna-
mic processors. It serves to rerict the signal’s dynamic scope. The
settings options “Low” and “High” represent the degree of com-
pression of the input signal. Regardless of the microphone used, it
may be that plosive sounds (e.g. P, B, T, D, K) may cause dioion
for the liener. To reduce this “pop” eect there is also a “compres-
sion” setting for additional reduction of unwanted sounds.
Input Effects Ducker Off
Low
Mid
High
Ducking is a common expression in sound engineering for giving
specific automatic prominence to an audio signal. This is achieved
by decreasing other signals rather than increasing the signal to be
given prominence. This eect can be used when an external audio
signal is transmitted as an analogue signal or via USB. Depending
upon the level (“Low” or “High”) of the setting, this external signal is
then reduced as soon as the microphone is in use.
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