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MS Encoding/Decoding

MS miking technique or Mid/Side uses a forward-facing

directional mic and a side-facing bi-directional mic.

MS recording offers very good stereo imaging with the added

benefit of excellent mono compatibility. Through the electronic

process of MS Encoding and Decoding, the two mic signals can

be combined to create a stereo signal either before recording or

on playback. The Finalizer offers MS Encoding and Decoding.

- MS Encoding will change a regular Left/Right signal into a

Mid/Side signal.

- The Fine Balance control will allow you to adjust the

relationship between the Mid/Side signals.

- MS Decoding will change a Mid/Side signal into a Left/Right

signal

- The Balance control will allow you to change the relationship

between the Mid/Side signals.

Try lowering the Mid signal by a few dB. This is

what is perceived as an enhancement of the

overall Stereo image.

Balance adjust

INPUT I 2I 1 NORMALIZER EXPANDER COMPRESSOR LIMITER OUTPUT

Spectral Stereo Image

This feature is only available in Finalizer 96

This function allows you to control the stereo width of your

signal in three independent bands by adding or subtracting stereo

information. Selecting values above 0 (Normal) will enhance the

stereo information in the selected band, while values below 0 will

reduce stereo information.

Use the CURSOR keys to select the desired parameter and dial

the ADJUST wheel to change values.

Note that enhancing the Stereo Image might reduce the overall

level. This can be compensated by increasing the level by 1-3dB

in the Normalizer.

Try enhancing the Stereo Image in the Mid and

High band, while leaving the Low band

untouched. This will widen the vocal and cymbal

area while maintaining the punch from the

bassdrum.