Specifications

Chapter 9: Maxim 79
Mix
This slider sets the ratio of dry signal to limited
signal. In general, if you are applying Maxim to
a main output mix, you will probably want to
set this control to 100% wet. If you are applying
heavy limiting to an individual track or element
in a mix to modify its character, this parameter
is particularly useful since it allows you add pre-
cisely the desired amount of the processed effect
to the original signal.
Link Button
When depressed, this button (located between
the Threshold and Ceiling numeric readouts)
links the Threshold and Ceiling parameters.
These two sliders will then move proportionally
together. As you lower the Threshold parameter,
the Ceiling parameter is lowered as well. When
these parameters are linked you can conve-
niently compare the effect of limiting at unity
gain by simply clicking the Bypass button.
Dither
When selected, this applies dither. Dither is a
form of randomized noise used to minimize
quantization artifacts in digital audio systems.
Quantization artifacts are most audible when
the audio signal is near the low end of its dy-
namic range, such as during a quiet passage or
fade-out.
Applying dither helps reduce quantization noise
that can occur when you are mixing from a 24-
bit TDM environment to a 16-bit destination,
such as CD-R or DAT. If you are using Maxim on
a Master Fader during mixdown, Maxim’s built-
in dither function saves you the trouble and DSP
resources of having to use a separate Dither
plug-in.
If Dither is disabled, the Noise Shaping and Bit
Resolution parameters will have no effect.
Noise Shaping
When selected, this applies noise-shaped dither.
Noise shaping biases the dither noise to less au-
dible high frequencies so that it is not as readily
perceived by the ear. Dither must be enabled in
order to use Noise Shaping.
Bit Resolution
These select dither bit resolution. In general, set
this parameter to the maximum bit resolution
of your destination media.
◆ 16-bit is recommended for output to digital
devices such as DAT recorders and CD recorders
since they have a maximum resolution of 16-
bits.
◆ 18-bit is recommended for output to analog
devices if you are using an 888 I/O or 882 I/O
Audio Interface since the 18-bit setting allows
you to obtain the maximum quality available
from the 18-bit digital-to-analog converters of
these devices.
◆ 20-bit is recommended for output to digital
devices that support a full 20-bit recording data
path. Use this setting for output to analog de-
vices using an 882|20 I/O Audio Interface. It is
also recommended for use with digital effects
devices that support 20-bit input and output,
since it provides for a lower noise floor and
greater dynamic range when mixing 20-bit sig-
nals directly into the TDM environment.
Link button
Link button