3-54 Operation
SPEECH MODE
You can set many of the processing parameters separately for speech signals, as detected by the 5950’s
speech/music detector. This allows you to tune the processing separately for speech and music.
A SPEECH DETECT control allows you to force the 5950 into Music mode, overriding the Speech/Music detector.
This control is contained in the processing preset.
x MULTIBAND ATTACK – During speech, Sets the rate of speed with which the band you are setting will
decrease gain at its input. Each Band (B1-B5) has it’s own control.
x MULTIBAND SPEECH THRESH - During speech, sets the compressor threshold in units of dB below the
multiband clipper.
x LOOKAHEAD – During speech, Activates or Deactivates the look ahead function of the limiter.
x SPEECH DETECT – Can force the 5950 into MUSIC only, SPEECH only or AUTO detect mode.