TC Electronic M350 - Manual (Page 30)

Perception of Reverb types may vary from
person to person. This is a rather subjective
issue to discuss, describe or even define.
However, over the years a general
perception of basic reverb types has
evolved. We choose to briefly describe the
Reverb types found in the M350 like this:
TC Classic Hall
The TC Classic Hall simulates a rather large
Hall and preserves the natural characteristics of
the source material.
This is excellent for many studio applications
requiring medium to long decay times and
especially on vocal material.
Cathedral
Where the TC Classic Hall is a reverb with a
smooth diffuse field, the Large Cathedral has a
much more uneven diffused field. Emphasis on
the reflections deriving from many hard
surfaces and the high amount of Lo Color
naturally occurring in this type of rooms give an
excellent simulation of a large Cathedral.
Vocal – Reverb
This preset will match and refine vocal sources
which need that “extra something”. The Vocal
Reverb preset gives you a soft and mellow tone
that is identical to the reflections you get from
medium sized rooms with wooden surfaces.
Use it to obtain a personal yet subtle and agile
sound on your vocals.
Live – Vocal
For live purposes, a rather grainy and bright
Reverb is needed to cut through the typical
background noise at live locations. The Live
Reverb should be used with medium to long
Decay times and will work excellently both on
vocals and instruments requiring a clear and
obvious reverb.
Hall – Acoustic
The Hall Acoustic preset is a broad yet slightly
diffuse reverb. It simulates a large environment
but adds a distinctive acoustic flavor to the
source material. You can use this reverb with
great effect on drums and other percussive
material, but it can also be used when you want
to create an unbiased yet genuine ambience.
28
REVERBS
The M350 holds the following Reverb types:
• TC Classic Hall • Ambience
• Cathedral • Living Room
• Vocal Reverb • Nearfield
• Live Vocal • Damped Room
• Hall Acoustic • Silver Plate
• Drum Ambience • Gold Plate
• Drum Room
• Spring Vintage
• Live Stage
Each of these reverb types has been created
and fine-tuned by the highly experienced staff
at TC Electronic and utilizes the vast
experience in producing high quality Reverbs
accumulated over the past years. And although
the M350 is a very compact effects unit in the
affordable price range, there is no compromise
when it comes the reverb quality.
To find the best starting point for
your application, set the three
controls in the Reverb section to
“12 o’clock” position and “take a
trip” round the various reverb
types.
By leaving the controls in 12 o’clock position
you will hear our suggested settings for each
reverb type.
Once you have found the reverb type closest to
the desired sound, start twisting the controls.
Pre Delay
A short delay placed between the direct signal
and the Reverb Diffuse field. By using pre-
delay, the source material is kept clear and
undisturbed by the more diffuse reverb diffuse
field arriving shortly after.
Decay
The Decay parameter determines the length of
the reverb diffuse field. The length is defined as
the time it takes for the diffuse field to decay
approximately by 60dB.
Color
Varies the “color” of the reverb. From dark to
crisp and bright, the Color parameter can really
change the characteristics and style of the
reverb.