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microphone preamplifier and dynamics
two channel microphone preamplifier
The exciter is the opposite of the de-esser - it amplifies
the selected area of the frequency spectrum. It is good
for resurrecting an old recording, or for restoring the
dynamic range of an instrument, so putting life back
into it and letting it sit higher in the mix.
Controls
controls a band pass filter, which is a combination of
high- and low-pass filters on a single control. As this
control is adjusted, both filters change in unison,
blocking the high and low signals so that only a narrow
band of frequencies can pass between them.
Moving the control isolates different small parts of the
frequency spectrum. Move the control until you start
compressing the frequency range containing the
sibilance, or start amplifying the frequency range you
want to restore with the exciter.
High-pass Filter
The high-pass filter is provided to remove rumble and
bass lift on microphones, since the Red 7 is designed so
that it can be the only item in the signal chain between
a microphone and the tape machine.
For more information on a using high-pass filter, see
the section on the Red 2 earlier in this guide.
The Red 8 provides two independent microphone
preamplifiers, as two separate channels.
In use, the Red 8 is identical to the Red 1, so if you
need information on how to use any of its features,
refer to the section on the Red 1 earlier in this guide.
Red 8
two channel microphone preamplifier
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