Darwin, Keith wrote: >I've wondered for a while how to achieve this. By "this" I mean top-notch SSB >audio without resorting to wide bandwidth. > >Say we limit the bandwidth to 2.8 KHz. What sorts of things should be done to >make the audio as good as possible? I'm thinking a signal chain like this: > > - Good condensor mic (probably not a communications mic) > - Parametric EQ. > - Compresser running 6:1 or so (RNC?) > - Maybe a bit of overdrive (tube distortion, just a touch?) > > Hmmm well I think we know what you are after with the tube "overdrive." You seek the rounded gain curve at the tube's input limits right? This is the same as a form of compression so I would just stick with a real compressor chip or device to get what you want.
It should be noted since compression deviates from perfect translation from input to output, it is distortion... at least a form of it. So your view of tube "distortion" is an interesting one and is a good reminder that compression should be used gingerly. > - BBE Sonic Maximizer to put some sparkle into things. > >Any other ideas? I think a lot can be done without resorting to wide >bandwidth. I'm interested in clear audio that cuts through without sounding >"like a contester". > >- Keith N1AS - >- K2 5411.ssb.100 - > >_______________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: [email protected] >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
