Behringer Minicom COM800 - Manual (Page 10)

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MINICOM COM800
3.2 The presets in detail
The 16 presets of the MINICOM have been optimized for a variety of applications. Feel free to use them
for other purposes too. In the end, only the sound achieved determines whether or not a preset is the right
one for the desired result.
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1
VOCAL
SOFT
Moderate compression with sufficient dynamics for optimum
integration of vocals in the mix. Ideal for ballads.
Mono
2
VOC
MEDIUM
Medium compression which brings the vocals in the mix to the
foreground, but leaves enough room for vocal dynamics. Ideal for
hip-hop and pop.
Mono
3
VOC
POWER
Strong compression for a very present vocal sound without any
compromise. Ideal for dance, hard rock and heavy metal.
Mono
4
FAT DRUMS
Fat sound for bass and snare drum, which retains the high-energy
attack phase of the instrument.
Mono
5 PERCUSS. Dense and present sound for drums/percussion. Stereo
6
E-BASS
Powerful compression, which gives electric basses presence in the
lower frequency range that you can actually feel.
Mono
7
ACOUST
GUIT
Increases the presence of the signal and makes the characteristic
plucking sounds of acoustic guitars audible, so that they don’t get
drowned out in the mix.
Mono
8
E-GUITAR
Produces the hard-edge sound of distorted electric guitars with
constant presence.
Mono
9
GRAND
PIANO
Limits the enormous dynamics of the piano for a more consistent
sound, which better integrates into the mix and has more punch.
Stereo
10 FAT SYNTH Fat sound for aggressive “forefront” synth sounds. Stereo
11
KEYB PAD
Reduces the dynamic range of keyboard pad sounds, which can
make a mix rather muddy with their excessive dynamic range.
Stereo
12
HARD LIMIT
The ultimate loudness raiser for aggressive and high-energy
productions. Ideal for dance, pop and rock.
Stereo
13
SOFT LIMIT
Produces a round, consistent and fat mastering sound. Ideal for hip-
hop, chill out and trance.
Stereo
14
PRESSURE
All-round preset for more punch and loudness. Ideal for important
solo instruments. Mono/
Stereo
All-round/
special
15
PUMP UP
Compression with audible control processes, which is desired in
this case and produces trendy “pumping” effects. Ideal for drum
sounds.
Mono/
Stereo
16
LEVELER
Keeps the level constant without limiting level peaks. Ideal to adapt
tracks with different loudness to each other, e.g. for CD
compilations.
Mono/
Stereo
Limiter
Vocals
Drums +
percussion
Guitars
Keyboards
Table 3.2: MINICOM presets and ideal areas of application
3. THE PRESETS OF THE MINICOM