Dynamic EQ

DynEQ4 is a model of the industry standard stereo 4-band Dynamic Equaliser. It is an advanced processing tool providing four bands of equalisation that respond to the dynamics of the signal.

The Dynamic EQ can be loaded into one or more of the 8FX slots and then inserted into any of the input or mix channels.

Main Graph - Displays the 4 band frequency response, with the shaded fills showing dynamic activity and the solid outline showing maximum cut/boost for each band. Bands grey out if they are bypassed.

Thresh View - Primary control panel with main cut/boost and dynamics controls for each band. You can drag the points in the graph to adjust frequency in this mode.

Comp/Exp: Sets the maximum amount of compression (EQ cut) or expansion (EQ boost) for the band when the sidechain signal level is ‘Above’ or ‘Below’ the threshold setting. Centre position is zero dB flat.

Above/Below: Selects whether the EQ operates when the signal is above or below the threshold.

Threshold (-50dBu to 18dBu): Sets the level at which the sidechain GR cut or boost occurs for that band. A threshold dependent ‘zoom’ meter is displayed.

Horizontal Gain meter: Shows Dynamic metering of Cut (green) and Boost (red).

 Choose one of two Attack/Release modes:

• Std9 – standard, smooth frequency conscious release ballistic.
• Fast9 – has a fast release.

Filter View: For setting up the frequency response for each band.

Frequency control: All 4 bands are full range 40Hz - 18kHz.

Width control: LF and HF become shelving at the widest setting.

• Band1: LF Shelf, Bell 2.1–1/9 octave
• Band2: Bell 2.25–1/9 octave
• Band3: Bell 2.25–1/9 octave
• Band4: HF Shelf, Bell 2.1–1/9 octave

Listen: Touch to momentarily listen to the sidechain filter signal using PAFL bus

SC Config - Left and Right signals are summed to produce a mono sidechain for each band. Choose one of two modes:

Cascade: The sidechain for each band is fed from the previous band. Each band is affected by the previous band activity.

Parallel: All sidechains are fed from the input to the DynEQ. Avoids band interaction.

Bypass - Individual bands or the whole EQ can be switched in or out. The curve and controls grey out when the band is bypassed.

Master Trim and Meter - Lets you adjust the output +/-12dB to compensate for the effect of the EQ on overall level. The meter displays the stereo output signal.