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Control ElementsStereo ExpanderThe STEREO EXPANDER function is meant to create theimpression of a wider stereo image. The space imageis improved by doubling signals originally placed leftor right in the stereo image, inverting their phase andsumming them with the opposite channel. This resultsin a better perception of the original signals whilethe stereo image seems to reach out of the speakers’plane. Mono signals placed in the center of the stereoimage are diminished during the process. We recommend settingsbetween 6 and 14. For high settings, and depending on the natureof the source signal, you should always check the mono compatibilityof the signal with the help of a goniometer.OutputThe OUTPUT knob reduces or increases the output level.The control ranges from -20 dB to +6 dB. The 0 dB markis set at the center position. Generally speaking, you willneed to reduce the level, considering that the Vitalizerprocessing tends to increase it. If you set the input levelto 0 dB with the DRIVE control – which ought to be a goodstarting point for filtering – there will undoubtedly be anincrease in level after the processing occurs.IMPORTANT: Use the OUTPUT control to exploit the dynamic rangeavailable, but try to avoid distortion. The OVL (Overload) LED nextto the OUTPUT control can be very useful at that. The OVL LEDindicates overloading is occurring at the plug-in’s output, whichcan result in distortion. You should always avoid the OVL LED fromturning on. If it does, use the OUTPUT control to reduce the outputlevel until it turns off.16 Vitalizer ® Analog Code ® Plug-in