Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................3 1.1 WELCOME ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Welcome Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your Waves processor, please take the time to read through this manual. In conjunction, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net. There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed Installation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration. By signing up at www.wavesupport.
1.2 Product Overview ABOUT PULTEC Custom-engineered and built by hand, the original Pultecs have long been a top choice of leading recording and mastering engineers. Pultecs are known for their ability to bring out individual frequency ranges without significantly altering other frequencies. In 1951, Gene Shenk and Ollie Summerland of Pulse Techniques Inc. introduced the first passive program equalizer, the EQP-1.
• Hum Waves modeled both 50Hz power current and 60Hz power current. If you listen closely, you will hear that there is a difference in hum level between 50Hz and 60Hz. Since hum is unique to each region and dependent upon the local electrical conditions, you may find that the modeled hum is different than the hum already present in your studio, and may not be suitable for your particular use. • Transformers Some hardware uses transformers to stabilize or change Input/Output loads and signal levels.
Below is a plot of the curve from the original Pultec MEQ-5, with all gains set to 0. Note the rolloff of -0.5dB at 20kHz.
1.3 Components WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which we call components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material.
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide • The LowMid Peak band offers 5 cutoff points and 10dB of Peak (boost). • The Mid Dip band offers 11 cutoff points and amount of 10dB Dip (attenuation). • The HiMid band offers 5 cutoff points and 10dB of Peak (boost). • Gain controls output level trimming. • The Output meter displays peak output level.
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls 3.1 PuigTec MEQ-5 Interface 3.2 PuigTec MEQ-5 Controls LowMid Frequency Filter type Bell Cutoff points 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz Default 500 Hz LowMid Peak Range 0 to 11 (10dB boost in 0.1 steps) Default 0 Mid Frequency Filter type Bell Cutoff points 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 7 kHz Default 1.
Mid Dip Range 0 to 11 (10dB cut) Default 0 HiMid Frequency Filter type Bell Cutoff points 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz Default 3kHz HiMid Peak Range 0 to 11 (10dB boost in 0.1 steps) Default 0 In turns the EQ on/off but leaves the analog modeling. Range On/Off Default On Mains controls analog characteristics caused by noise floor and hum, based on the power supplies of the original units. Range Off, 50 Hz, 60 Hz Default 60 Hz Gain controls the output level. Range -18dB to +18dB (in 0.
Meters The PuigTecMEQ-5 meters display output level in dBFS. The LED located in the upper right corner lights up when output signal is clipping.
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem 4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrative functions you will encounter while working with your Waves software. The features of the WaveSystem toolbar are the same on practically all Waves processors, so familiarity with its features will be helpful whichever processor you are using. Toolbar Functions Undo Redo Setup A/B Copy A->B Load Save ? Undoes the last 32 performed action.
Loading Presets and Setups Click-and-hold on the Load button to see the Load pop-up menu. The menu is divided into four sections. If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-up menu. Open Preset File… Select to open any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or your own creations. ‘Filename.xps’: Displays any currently loaded Setup File and its presets. Factory Presets: Displays the default Factory Presets. User Presets: Displays any loaded User Presets.
Deleting Presets You may delete User Presets and presets within a Setup File. Factory Presets and Setup Library files cannot be deleted or overwritten. 1. Hold the Command (Mac)/Control (PC) key down. 2. Click-and-hold the Load button to see the pop-up menu. 3. While still holding the Command/Control key, select the preset or setup to delete. 4. A confirmation box will appear, allowing you to cancel or ‘OK’ the deletion.
Value Window Buttons Value windows display the value of a control and allow click-and-drag adjustment, or direct control via the keyboard. • • • Using the mouse, click-and-drag on the value window to adjust. Some value windows support left/right, some up/down (as you hover over a button, arrows will appear to let you know which direction of movement that button supports).
TAB Functions TAB moves the ‘selected’ status to the next control, with shift-TAB moving in the reverse direction. Additionally, the Mac has an option-TAB function for ‘down’ movement and shift-option-TAB for ‘up’ movement where applicable. If you have several Value Window Buttons selected, TAB functions will take you through the selected controls only.
