Waves MV2 User Manual

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Product Overview

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

Concepts and Terminology

Low Level Compressor

Low Level Compression can be explained 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.

The diagram shows input and output levels with a threshold line. The compressed range is indicated between the threshold and the output curve.

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.

Components

WaveShell technology enables Waves to split processors into smaller plug-ins, which are called components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material.

Mono
Stereo

WaveSystem Toolbar

Use the bar at the top of the plugin to save and load presets, compare settings, undo and redo steps, and resize the plugin. To learn more, click the icon at the upper-right corner of the window and open the WaveSystem Guide.

Quickstart Guide

Use the left fader to set the Low Level Threshold.
Use the right fader to set the High Level Threshold.
Use the middle cut/boost meters to monitor the amount of gain cut and boost.
Use the Output Gain fader to trim your output level.

Interface and Controls

Interface

The MV2 interface features three main sections: Low Level, High Level, and Output. Each section has a fader and meters. The WaveSystem toolbar is located at the top.

Setup A*, A+B: For comparing settings.
Load, Save: To load and save presets.
?: Opens the WaveSystem Guide.

Controls

Low Level

Sets the low level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals below this threshold. (From bottom up)

Range: 0 to +48 dBFS

High Level

Sets the high level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals above this threshold. (Top down)

Range: 0 to -48 dBFS

Output Gain