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If you have ever edited or restored your own spoken or sung recordings,
you've most certainly come across the occasional unpleasant loud "S" or
"SSHH" sound. This hissing can ruin an otherwise perfectly good recording.
The De-Esser works according to the "dynamic filter" principle, meaning that it
contains a filter switch (band pass and high cut), whose frequency and
implementation depends on the input signal and the recognized "problem
area".
So-called detector circuiting reacts to the input peak levels in the mid and high
areas. This level recognition occurs automatically in a comprehensive
modulation area. For this reason the De-Esser can manage without having to
set a threshold.
Using the De-Esser is quite simple:
You have to notify the detector circuiting which areas contain the "S" or other
sibilant sounding distortions. A switch for male and female voices has been
designed for this. Depending on the switch setting, it will select the internal
parameters for the most exact recognition possible.
After you have set the switch, the Reduction fader has to be adjusted enough
that the "S" parts of the signal are reduced to a normal level.
An overly strong reduction of "S" sounds in speech or song recordings can,
however, result in a "lisping" sound. Often, a small reduction can be enough to
balance the ratio levels.
The Removed Noise button can be used to control the recognition and
adjustment of the De-Esser. With it you can pick up the detector circuitry and
evaluate whether the switch is in the correct position.
You can also try to edit other sound sources, partially complete mixes and
drum recordings with the De-Esser. For the latter, the adjustment control can
bring about an improvement in the sound of cymbals and high hats that were
too loud. For humming signals/complete mixes, the De-Esser (discreet setting)
can be used to design the sound characteristics more softly.
For such 'forced adjustment' the correct setting for the switch can be found
out quite simply by testing it out.