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VOLT PROCESSING
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VOLT Processing
Omnia VOLT is not a plain-vanilla processor. We’ve taken our deep knowledge of broadcast
processing and DSP, refined some of the most popular Omnia algorithms, and developed brand
new ones.
The best way to learn how to adjust VOLT for your station and market is to work with it, using
this chapter as a guide.
This chapter is in three parts:
♦ Preset strategy and tuning, including QuickTweak. These are the philosophies we’ve
developed over years of working with stations, in every possible format and market size, all
around the world. So even if you already know how to tune a processor, you’ll probably get
something out of this section. It’s a quick read.
♦ VOLT processing block diagram. This will tell you what sequence VOLT uses to process
your signal, so you know which algorithms will be affected by the ones that come earlier.
♦ VOLT terminology. We’ve used standard audio processing language whenever possible.
But we had to invent new terms for some of the new algorithms. Turn to this section if
you’re not sure what a control is supposed to be doing.
Strange presets and controls?
If the Remote Control screen doesn’t make sense for the way you’re using VOLT—for example,
you’re broadcasting FM and can’t nd pre-emphasis settings—make sure you’re running the proper
DSP|Core.
The current DSP|Core is always identied at the upper right corner of the Remote Screen. You can
load or change cores using the Update and Conguration tabs at the top of any Remote Control
screen.