UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual v5.2 - Just Music

CHAPTER 35
Precision De-Esser
Overview
The Precision De-Esser seamlessly and accurately removes sibilance from individual
audio tracks or even composite mixes via its intuitive interface and
sophisticated yet transparent filter processing.
The Threshold knob dials in the amount of sibilance reduction, while the twoposition
“Speed” button gives control over the envelope (attack and release)
of the detector. The Frequency knob sweeps a continuous target frequency
range from 2-16 kHz, allowing repairs on a large range of voices (or even
overheads and hi-hats), while the Solo button allows the user to isolate and
monitor the target sibilant frequencies. The Width control offers a variable
1/6 to 1 2/3 octave bandpass filter that is perfect for complex program material,
adapting technology from the TEC-nominated Precision Multiband. The
Width control also switches into a more traditional highpass filter more commonly
employed when tailoring individual voices. For even greater transparency,
the Split feature gives the user the option to compress only the sibilant
range, or may be turned off to compress the entire spectrum for more traditional
de-essing.
Precision De-Esser Screenshot
Figure 110. The Precision De-Esser plug-in window
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