Omnia Audio Omnia.ONE - Manual (Page 56)

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As the limiter threshold is lowered, (made more negative) the peak output level of the
limiter is reduced. The signal in that band won't hit the clipper as hard, and you'll notice
more action on the limiter bargraph for that band. In fact, instead of reducing the output
of one of the audio bands in the Final Mixer section, you could instead “dynamically
reduce” the level in that band (which also increases density in that band) by lowering the
limiter threshold.
When adjustments are made to limiter thresholds, start by making adjustments in 0.5dB
steps. Reducing the threshold too much can cause the system to create an effect that
“sucks out” the frequencies in that band. Conversely, the opposite (raising the threshold)
will create an exaggerated effect by over-enhancing certain frequency ranges, as well as
causing increased distortion, since excessive levels from that band will reach the
following clipper stage.
Usually, the limiter thresholds are adjusted as a “fine polish” on the final sound. If you
are unsure about how to use the Limit Thresholds, then we recommend that they be left
at their well-researched factory settings.
<-Exit
Click on this option to return to the Adjust Processing submenu
Mid Band Limiter
See description of settings for Low Band Limiter
Presence Band Limiter
See description of settings for Low Band Limiter
High Band Limiter
See description of settings for Low Band Limiter
Super Hi Band Limiter
SH LIM ENG (Super-High Limiter Engage)
Enables (ENGAGE) or bypasses (BYPASS) the optional 5 th Limiter band.
See description of settings for Low Band Limiter for details on the other
controls here which are similar to the other bands.
Bass Clipper
The Bass Clipper operates between the output of the Low Band Limiter and the Low
Band Mixer, the output of which feeds the main Clipper. Its purpose is to keep excessive
bass out of the main Clipper, reducing bass-induced IM (intermodulation) distortion
while keeping and even enhancing the bass punch of the program material. There are two
different Bass Clipper styles available, “Girth” and “Tight”. (Described below.)
Clip Drv (Bass Clipper Drive)
Adjusts the drive level to the Bass Clipper over a range of +/- 6 dB. Higher settings will
increase the amount of Bass Clipping, increasing bass density while keeping the actual
peak bass level fed to the Mixer the same This allows you to reduce the Low Band Mixer
control to reduce IM distortion in the following main Clipper without reducing the