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Ceiling
This control allows you to attenuate the signal
after all other processing.
Although PUNCH Evo allows you to create a
full-level signal without risk of ugly distortion,
it will usually be wise to apply at least a little
attenuation here to allow yourself some room
for any further processing that might apply
gain. The default setting of -3.0 dB is a good
starting point, and you can always come back
and add in more if necessary as you continue
processing and the mix takes shape.
Command (Mac)/Control (PC)/Option (Pro
Tools) click the control to reset it to its default
value of -3.0 dB.
Output Level
This meter displays the level of the signal
after all processing by PUNCH Evo. The Gain,
Impact, and Ceiling controls should be set in
combination such that no clipping occurs.
Usage Tips
•
PUNCH Evo is available in mono and stereo
versions.
•
Since the point of PUNCH Evo is to optimize
the impact of your vocal track in the mix,
it makes sense to set the controls while
listening to the track in the context of the
entire mix.
•
Every vocal performance is unique. Finding
the optimum settings for PUNCH Evo is
very much a matter of experimentation.
Luckily there are only two controls that
really matter, so the prospect is not exactly
daunting.
•
The Impact control has been purposely
designed with a wide enough range to
produce some pretty odd eects at its
extreme. If you’re looking for that sort of
thing, check it out.
•
While PUNCH Evo has been designed for the
voice, it can perform its magic eectively on
pretty much any recorded part. It will even
do interesting things to entire recorded
mixes. Check it out.