UAD Precision De-Esser

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 two-position "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 for complex program material. The Width control also switches into a more traditional highpass filter more commonly employed when tailoring individual voices. 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.

Features:

• Dynamic Sibilance Processor for individual tracks, busses or master fader.
• Modern bandpass or traditional highpass de-essing for maximum flexibility.
• Split mode minimizes unwanted artifacts such as darkening or lisping.
• Dual-speed time constant and wide frequency range for vocals to overheads.