ReveRbS
Reverberation (or “reverb” for short) is the complex effect created by the way we per-
ceive sound in an enclosed space. When sound waves encounter an object or boundary,
they don’t just stop. Some of the sound is absorbed by the object, but most of the sound
is reflected or is diffused. In an enclosed space, reverb is dependent on many features of
that space, including the size, shape and the type of materials that line the walls. Even
with closed eyes, a listener can easily tell the difference between a closet, a locker room
and a large auditorium. Reverb is a natural component of the acoustic experience, and
most people feel that something is missing without it.
Hall Reverbs - Stereo
SMaLL haLL, LarGe haLL, vocaL haLL, DruM haLL, SurrounD haLL
A Hall reverb is designed to emulate the acoustics of a concert hall – a space large
enough to contain an orchestra and an audience. Because of the size and character-
istics, Halls are the most natural-sounding reverbs, designed to remain “behind” the
direct sound – adding ambience and space, but leaving the source unchanged. This
effect has a relatively low initial echo density which builds up gradually over time.
Vocal Hall and Drum Hall reverbs are specifically tailored for those uses. Vocal
Hall has as lower overall diffusion which works well with program material that has
softer initial transients like a voice. Drum Hall has a higher diffusion setting which is
necessary to smooth out faster transient signals found in drums and percussion instru-
ments. In addition to general instrumental and vocal applications, the Hall program is
a good choice for giving separately recorded tracks the sense of belonging to the same
performance.
The MX400 proudly offers a true Surround Hall reverb, the first in its class. The Sur-
round Hall uses all of the MX400’s DSP horsepower to provide an immensely lush, en-
veloping reverb that offers two routing options: stereo in/surround out and surround in/
surround out. The stereo in/surround out routing is for use with stereo input sources.
Both stereo output pairs are used with the front (output pair A) providing a wet/dry mix
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