Midas M32 Digital Console User Manual

42 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual
Stereo Leisure Comp / Dual Leisure Comp
The immaculate tube signal path in Teletronix’s LA-2A Levelling Amplier has left
its exceptional clarity, its rich and warm compression on countless albums of the
past decades. The ultra-smooth optical attenuator is closely modelled in our LA
COMPRESSOR. It provides breezing, natural and eortlessly musical compression.
Inspired by Teletronix LA-2A.
GAIN determines how much of the input signal passes through the eect.
ACTIVE toggles the eect in or out of the signal path. COMP/LIMIT determines
whether the eect acts as a compressor or a limiter. OUTPUT GAIN aects the
gain of the output signal. Increasing PEAK REDUCTION means that only the
signal peaks are reduced in level.
Stereo Ultimo Comp / Dual Ultimo Comp
When Urei released the 1176LN Limiting Amplier in the late 60s, it broke new
ground. Field Eect Transistors employed were just invented and the 1176 was
one of the rst audio processors to benet from this new technology. Our digital
reincarnation, ULTIMO COMPRESSOR, is based on the early Rev. E model and
authentically captures the smooth character of the original class-A output stage
and its FET’s legendary Fast Attack. Inspired by Urei 1176LN.
INPUT GAIN, OUT GAIN, ATTACK, RELEASE and RATIO all work as per standard
compressor functions. With the Dual Compressor, functions for each of the
channels are split between Layers 1 and 2.
Dual Enhancer / Stereo Enhancer
The M32’s Enhancers are so called ‘Psycho EQs’. They can enhance the signal
spectrum in bass, midrange and high frequencies, but they dier from
traditional EQs. When you need to generate maximum punch, clarity and
detail, withoutturning up the overall volume, our enhancers are the solution.
Inspiredby the SPLVitalizer.
Adjust the BASS, MID and HI GAIN push encoders to add or reduce content in
those spectrums. The BASS and HI FREQ(uencies) can be specically selected,
while the MID Q (bandwidth) can be adjusted instead. The OUT GAIN push
encoder compensates for changes in level resulting from the eect, and SPREAD
(stereo version only) emphasises the stereo content for a wider mix. Engage the
SOLO MODE to isolate only the audio resulting from the eect so you can hear
exactly what you’re adding to the mix.
Dual Exciter / Stereo Exciter
Exciters increase presence and intelligibility in live sound applications, and are
indispensable for adding clarity, air and harmonic overtones in the recording
studio. This eect is particularly useful for lling out the sound in dicult rooms,
and for producing a more natural live or recorded sound. Inspired by the famous
Aphex Aural Exciter.
Set the frequency of the side-chain lter with the TUNE push encoder, and
further shape the lter slope with the PEAK and ZERO FILL controls. Turning the
TIMBRE push encoder left of centre adds more odd harmonics, while turning it
right of centre adds more even harmonics. Adjust the harmonic content added to
the signal with the HARMONICS push encoder, and blend in the aected signal
with the MIX push encoder. Engage the SOLO MODE to isolate only the audio
resulting from the eect so you can hear exactly what you’re adding to the mix.
Stereo Imager
A Stereo Imager is typically used to control the placement of a signal within the
stereo eld during mixdown or mastering. The M32’s Stereo Imager will lend a
professional quality to your live and recorded performances.

Midas M32 Digital Console Specifications

General

Brand	Midas
Model	M32 Digital Console
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English