Omnia 6 Use and Installation Guide – Version 1.00a
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value is –10dB. Keep in mind that the RTP function must be activated for this parameter to be relevant.
Note also that for some presets, small changes we made to the compression ratios will affect the displayed
value of the RTP. For instance, if you set the RTP gain value to "10" but notice that the band gain recovers
to –12 when gated, it is because we have set a slightly higher ratio for that band. Note that ratios are critical
to the open and musical sound of the Omnia6-fm, and therefore we do not offer them as user adjustments.
If you find that the Multiband AGC is artificially brightening some program material too much, slower
release time settings for the higher bands may be appropriate. Users have reported that release time settings
of "1.5" for band #4, and "1.0" for band #5 work quite well to keep this issue under control without
punching holes in the high end.
AGC Mixer (Mix)
AGC Mixer Submenu
This is where all five of the multiband AGC's are mixed together. Use care in adjusting this section, as too
much level from one particular band may cause an excessive amount of emphasis to that range of
frequencies. Such adjustment may also drive the limiter bands in that range of frequencies too hard, causing
the sound to become unnatural, dense, and squashed. As explained earlier, if your desire is to “EQ” the
sound, you should perform that function using the drive levels in the AGC or Limiter XO Parameter
Windows. The AGC mixer is primarily intended for minor “EQ” changes to the overall sound or for
providing a complementary cut to the AGC Crossover settings to improve consistency (see AGC XO
above).
