Latency-Free Monitoring - Focusrite VoiceMaster Pro Mode D'emploi

- Switches the DE-ESSER into the signal path. When engaged, the
IN (switch)
red LED in the switch cap is lit.
- Determines how much gain reduction is applied to the
THRESHOLD (knob)
selected frequency (as determined by the CUT FREQUENCY control, described
below). The lower the threshold, the more de-essing is applied.
GAIN REDUCTION (LED meter)
applied to the selected frequency, in dB. Range is –2 dB to –12 dB.
- Determines the frequency to be removed. Adjust
CUT FREQUENCY (knob)
the CUT FREQUENCY control to select the sibilant frequency to be removed.
Range is 2.2 kHz to 10 kHz (fully clockwise).
- Allows you to monitor the DE-ESSER sidechain. When
LISTEN (switch)
engaged (in), the sidechain signal is fed to the output of the VoiceMaster Pro. This
allows you to use the CUT FREQUENCY control to solo the 'essy' frequency range
of the signal very easily – simply adjust the CUT FREQUENCY until the sidechain
signal is as 'essy' as possible, then disengage the LISTEN switch and adjust the
threshold (whilst observing the GAIN REDUCTION meter) to apply the DE-ESSER
process as required.
When using the DE-ESSER, ensure that you do not set the threshold too low, or you
will affect too much of the vocal. When you have the threshold set correctly, the effect
of the DE-ESSER should not sound obvious until you compare the affected signal
with the original signal. (Toggle the IN button to compare them.)
OUTPUT LEVEL
- The OUTPUT FADER is used to set the correct
OUTPUT FADER (knob)
output level from the VoiceMaster Pro to suit the input level of the next unit in the
chain (such as a PC sound card or DAT/CD recorder). When setting the OUTPUT
- Displays the amount of gain reduction
FADER, always start quietly and increase the output level until you reach the correct
level – do not start with the output level set high, as it may damage the next unit in
the chain. Be careful that peak signals do not exceed 0 dBfs if the internal A/D is used;
the output level should be set so that it peaks close to –2 dBfs, allowing a small safety
margin. Always check the receiving device to ensure that it is not registering overload.
If inserting the VoiceMaster Pro into a channel of a mixing console, set the OUTPUT
FADER at 0, and perform any output level adjustments using the console's fader.
- The inclusion of a custom VU meter in the
PEAK LEVEL METER
VoiceMaster Pro's output section allows the user to accurately monitor the levels being
sent to external analogue or digital equipment from the VoiceMaster Pro's analogue
and digital outputs. The peak-reading meter displays levels from –24 dBfs to 0 dBfs.
An overload LED shows when levels are excessive- if this lights, reduce the level of
signal being fed to the outputs using the controls in the EQ and compression section,
or using the output level control.
PROCESS BYPASS (switch)
the processing sections in the VoiceMaster Pro, and is useful for comparing the
level/sound of processed and unprocessed signals.

LATENCY-FREE MONITORING

The LATENCY-FREE MONITORING section is used in conjunction with the
HEADPHONE socket to provide flexible monitoring of the signal being recorded.
Latency is a major problem when recording to e.g. a digital system via a sound card. If
the signal to be monitored has to pass through the digital recorder and then be relayed
back for external monitoring, significant delays may occur, making it difficult or
impossible to sing, speak or play in time with the other tracks already recorded. The
VoiceMaster Pro's LATENCY-FREE MONITORING section allows the user to
monitor in stereo directly from the monitoring section, before passing through the
digital recording system. Thus latency is eliminated and the recording artist can listen
to other tracks already recorded, whilst speaking, singing or playing to those tracks in
perfect time.
ENGLISH
- This switch allows you to globally bypass all
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