The Sonic Core OptiMaster can be considered as many
devices in one. While it consists of a Normalizer, Expander and a
Limiter, we will focus on the Multiband Compressor for a minute, as it works
with a Wizard (shown in the animated graphic below). The user should
activate the 'Wizard' during playback of a representative part of a mix,
where the signal is analyzed to provide maximum volume across all three
bands. Whilst the Wizard is a very
quick method of achieving loudness in a mix, the output of the various
frequency ranges are predetermined. If a more precise mix to the
engineers taste is required, then 'control-by-ear' manual adjustments should
be employed. |