Waves Audio MV2 User Guide

MV2

User Manual

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	Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................		3
1.1	Welcome..................................................................................................................	3
1.2	Product Overview ....................................................................................................	3
1.3	Concepts and Terminology......................................................................................	4
Low Level Compressor ..............................................................................................		4
High Level Compressor .............................................................................................		4
Dither .........................................................................................................................		4
1.4	Components ............................................................................................................	5
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide ........................................................................................		6
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls ...............................................................................		7
3.1	Interface...................................................................................................................	7
3.2	Controls ...................................................................................................................	8
Low Level...................................................................................................................		8
High Level..................................................................................................................		8
Ouput Gain.................................................................................................................		8
Output Meters ............................................................................................................		8
Cut / Boost Meters ....................................................................................................		8
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem........................................................................................		9
4.1	The WaveSystem Toolbar .......................................................................................	9
Toolbar Functions ......................................................................................................		9
4.2	Preset Handling.......................................................................................................	9
Preset Types..............................................................................................................		9
Loading Presets and Setups....................................................................................		10
Saving Presets and Setups......................................................................................		10
Deleting Presets.......................................................................................................		11
A/B Comparison and Copying..................................................................................		11
4.3	Interface Controls ..................................................................................................	12
Toggle Buttons.........................................................................................................		12
Value Window Buttons.............................................................................................		12
Multiple Selection of Controls ..................................................................................		12
TAB Functions .........................................................................................................		13

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your Waves processor, please take the time to read through this manual.

In conjunction, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net. There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed

Installation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration.

By signing up at www.wavesupport.net, you will receive personalized information on your registered products, reminders when updates are available, and information on your authorization status.

1.2 Product Overview

MV2 is a dynamics processor which provides low level and high level compression.

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1.3 Concepts and Terminology

Low Level Compressor

Low Level Compression can be explained in simple terms as the opposite of standard or high level compression. In a standard compression setting, any signal above the set threshold gets compressed and attenuated.

With the MV2 Low Level Compression function, any signal below the set threshold gets compressed upward, resulting in increased gain. The dynamic range is thus compressed, pushing low levels up while leaving high levels as they were.

High Level Compressor

The MV2 High Level Compression function is comprised of compression with automatic makeup gain and output level control.

The Compressor function is similar to that of Waves Renaissance Vox. The compressor is controlled by the Threshold fader, which sets the amount of desired dynamic range compression. An automatic gain makeup function compensates for gain reduction resulting from the applied compression.

Dither

MV2 automatically applies dither, which compensates for digital quantization errors.

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