Three-Sum from Drawmer Provides Multi-Band Splitting and Summing
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August 4, 2005
TransAudio Group, the U.S. distributor will be introducing the
Drawmer Three-Sum Multi-Band Split & Sum Device at AES 2005, in New York City. The
Three-Sum is a 1U device that enables individual processing of up to three
bands prior to re-summing. The stereo signal is split into two or three
frequency adjustable bands, which can be sent to external processors before
returning to the Three-Sum where they are re-combined.
The Three-Sum employs a high-quality signal path culminating in a variable
threshold, brick wall limiter section with bypass facility. To ensure
transparency the limiter design is 'two stage,' applying different
processing to the H.F. content of the material. In applications where the
dynamics of the material need to be retained to create an open sound, the
limiter is essential for catching peaks.
The Three-Sum has been designed for use in high-end mastering and general
recording applications. Alternatively, it can transform a project studio,
equipped only with 'single band' processors, into a serious multi-band
facility. Each of the three bands has bypass and mute switches to allow
independent band and effect monitoring.
Commented Brad Lunde, president TransAudio Group, "The benefits of
multi-band processing have been apparent to sound engineers for quite some
time, however, 'locking in' your audio to just one specific multi-band unit
can restrict your options. Low-frequency energy, the vocal mid-range and
high-frequency detail can benefit from different types of processing. The
Three-Sum allows the engineer to apply his favored outboard to any
particular 'slab' of the audio bandwidth."
MSRP: $1,295
For more information, visit their web site at www.drawmerusa.com. |
