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Oct-Band Octave Band displays frequency content divided into octaves, useful for determining broad balance

across the frequency spectrum.

3rd-Oct-Band Third-Octave Band displays frequency content divided into 1/3 of an octave, useful for determ-

ining balance with good precision across the frequency spectrum.

FFT A Fast Fourier Transform, or FFT, displays frequency content divided into many bands. It’s useful for accur-

ate metering of a specific range of the frequency spectrum.

When FFT is selected, you can select the FFT window size (FFT size = time vs. frequency resolution).

You can choose from 16,384; 8,192; 4,096; and 2,048. The default setting is 16,384.

As FFT measurements are divided into bands, exact frequencies across the entire spectrum are not

measured.

When using the FFT display, a -3 dB/octave line is displayed in addition to the frequency and level

crosshair. This line represents compensation for the shrinking frequency-width of the FFT bands toward

the higher end of the spectrum, which leads to a lower energy content. A well-balanced mix should some-

what approximate the slope of this line.

Level Range

Min. Level Minimum amplitude to be displayed for all frequencies. Variable from -144 dB to 6 dB less than the

maximum level.

Max. Level Maximum amplitude to be displayed for all frequencies. Variable from 0 dB to 6 dB more than the min-

imum level.

Frequency Range

Min Freq. Minimum frequency to be displayed. Variable from 20 Hz to within 10 Hz of the maximum frequency.

Max Freq. Maximum frequency to be displayed. Variable from 20 kHz to within 10 Hz of the minimum frequency.

The Min and Max Level/Freq values can be changed by typing in a new value, or by clicking-and-dragging up or down on

the value.

Sidechain Input

To enable the sidechain feature, click the Sidechain button. This brings up a second spectrum display below the main

display, showing the frequency content of any signal you route to the Spectrum Analyzer's sidechain. This lets you

compare the frequency response of two different signals simultaneously, such as a rough mix and a reference track. For

more information on routing signals to effect sidechains, see Sidechaining, in the Signal Routing section.

Tuner

The Tuner proves invaluable when inserted on guitar, bass, and other instruments that require frequent tuning. The

Tuner features a switchable standard/strobe display, with exact Frequency and Difference readouts in the upper left and

right-hand corners. A Calibration knob enables calibrating the Tuner to a center frequency from 415 Hz to 465 Hz. Click

on the [Strobe Mode] button to enable the strobe display, in which the rotation speed is a measure of the amount you need

to tune.

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