TEAC 2488neo 2488neo Owner's Manual - Page 103

15 − Appendix Library of mastering compressor presets ªª Multiband compress Preset name Basic CD Mastering POP POP Rock1 POP Rock2 Rock1 Rock2 Classic Dance R&B HipHop Comp x 3 Flat Description Good for basic CD mastering Makes the sound quality more showy, bringing out low frequencies and especially emphasizing high frequencies While making the sound quality more showy, this also brings out mid-range frequencies Applies even more compression than the "POP Rock1" setting Brings out a full low end suitable for rock Emphasizes low and high frequencies even more than "Rock1" for a sound that stands out Smooth compression suitable for classical music Suitable for dance music, this preset emphasizes very high and very low frequencies Good for R&B and hip-hop, this puts strong compression on high frequencies and adds punch to low frequencies Flat setting ªª Single band compressor Preset name Basic Comp Basic Limit Hard Comp Hard Limit Comp x 1 Flat Description Basic setting for evening out the level Basic limiter setting Results in fairly deep compression Deep limiter setting Flat setting The gain settings are effective at increasing sound pressure for master tracks with a maximum level of -3 to -6 dB (2-3 marks below 0 dB on the stereo meter). If using the compressor causes the sound to become distorted, lower the gain of each band or mix it down again so that the maximum level is around -3 to -6 dB. By doing this, you can effectively raise sound pressure with a good balance. 103 TASCAM 2488neo