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==Avoiding phase cancellation==
 
==Avoiding phase cancellation==
* When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer can cause [[Phase cancellation issues]]. To prevent this when switching from stereo to mono output, use the Global Blocks feature to bypass Enhancer. Firmware 5 however has made the Enhancer mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono.
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* When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer can cause [[Phase cancellation]]. To prevent this when switching from stereo to mono output, use the Global Blocks feature to bypass Enhancer. Firmware 5 however has made the Enhancer mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono.
  
 
==Widening the Panner==
 
==Widening the Panner==

Revision as of 07:27, 23 February 2012

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For stereo output only

  • The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. It won't work with mono output so don't use in that scenario. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal.
  • While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" a incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo.

Avoiding phase cancellation

  • When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer can cause Phase cancellation. To prevent this when switching from stereo to mono output, use the Global Blocks feature to bypass Enhancer. Firmware 5 however has made the Enhancer mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono.

Widening the Panner

Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer.

Improvements

  • Firmware 5 release notes: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered."
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