TC Electronic DB4 MKII - Manual (Page 18)

MDX 5.1
14 DB4 / DB8 MKII Algorithms
The Sum settings will add the Input to the side-
chain, whereas the Max settings only will con-
tribute to the sidechain if the level exceeds the
other Input channel levels.
MDX 5.1 algorithm – DXP page
MDX 5.1 algorithm – DXP page
Sidechain Fader Groups
The DXP pages reveal separate controls for
Sidechain 1 to 3 plus LFE. This allows for differ-
ent settings for the Center or Surround channels,
where speech intelligibility or low level ambience
tend to get lost, like when a feature film is re-
purposed for broadcast or DVD under domestic
listening conditions.
If it is required to process more audio channels
than 5.1, Engines can be run in parallel to cater
for 6.1, 7.1, 10.2, 12.2 or even higher number for-
mats. Parallel Engines attain perfect phase con-
servation and resolution, and do not compro-
mise audio in any way.
MDX 5.1 algorithm –
Limiter – soft clip page
The Limiter page is divided into three Sub-pag-
es. One covering the Softclip section, one Main
Limiter and one for the LFE Limiter.
Generic parameters in this algorithm:
Meter Zoom
Press Meter Zoom to decrease meter range and
have a more accurate metering.
Bypass Limiter
Press to Bypass the Limiter section.
MDX 5.1 algorithm – Limiter – soft clip page
Softclip
Full Range Softclip
Range: -6 dB to Off
Softclipper Threshold setting after the Compres-
sor for the five multiband channels. Threshold
is always relative to 0 dBFS (Not the Reference
Level).
LFE Softclip
Range: -6 dB to Off
Softclipper Threshold setting for the LFE chan-
nel only.
MDX 5.1 algorithm –
Limiter – main page
MDX 5.1 algorithm – Limiter – main page