AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSORS
Sounds impossible ? Think Again
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In Professional audio, signal processors comes in a wide range. From analog to digital and even virtual, Signal Processors are electronic devices and/or digital programs that affects sounds in many ways. But in general, they are all used in manipulating and/or changing an audio signal's dynamics, imaging, timbre and decay. |
From simple design to the most outrageous, audio signal processors are crucial in making hit music albums, cool musical productions and blockbuster movies. Audio signal processors are essential in cutting edge recording and post productions studios. Without audio signal processors, music and movies will sound flat , unremarkable and will lack character.
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Example of a Dual 31-Band Equalizer with Feedback Finder
From ART |
Adding more punch , oomp and crispness to any sound are possible because of audio signal processors. Although audio signal processors can transform sound from ordinary to phenomenal in no time, when used in excess, audio signal processors can add unwanted coloration to the original signal. So use audio signal processors moderately.
Most mixers have built in signal processors which are called on-board processors but most audio signal processors are outboard or stand alone devices. Audio signal processors are available as a single effect only device like an electric guitar distortion or as a multi-effects processing machine like the compressor/limiter/gate/expander dynamic processor.
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| Example of a Digital Multi-Effects Processor from Yamaha |
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Example of a 2-Channel Expander Gate-Compressor Limiter-Enhancer
From Samson |
So when looking for that new cool sound effect for your project. Audio signal processors are at your disposal. Use them wisely.
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