The Box Model screen provides modeling of cabinets,
speakers and other devices. It provides natural postfiltering of distortion, as
well as modeling transient and dynamic characteristics of speakers and cabinets.
Note that you may be able to improve the CPU usage of the Box Model module by experimenting with the "Alternate box modeling" setting in the Misc Options tab.
Controls:
Input and Output
Gain
These controls set the input
and output gain through
the box model.
Mix
This control sets the mix between the
box modeled signal (100%) and the unprocessed signal
(0%)
Microphone Type
You can select the type of
microphone used to capture the output of the box model. In most cases, a dynamic
microphone will be suitable, but you can experiment with a condenser mic for a
broader "higher" frequency response or a ribbon microphone for a warmer
response.
Separation and Spread
Stereo
tracks are processed through the box modeler in stereo and mic'ed with a pair of microphones. By
default, these microphones are aligned. You can place one microphone closer to the
box by adjusting the separation control. This offset in distance creates a delay between the
two channels causing a stereo effect. In addition, you can control the distance
between the two microphones with the spread control. Larger spread
values result from microphones that are further apart from each
other.
The Spread control has no effect unless the microphones are separated from the box model by some amount. In other words, controlling how far apart the microphones are has no effect if they are both the same distance from the box model.
This effect only works on stereo tracks. To create a pseudo-stereo track from a mono track, create a stereo track and copy the mono track to the left and right channels in your host app. Adjusting the microphone placement will then mimic the sound of a stereo pair of mics rotated or offset on a single speaker.
Note: This help file is a quick reference for basic Trash functions and controls. We have separate "how to" guides that provide tips and techniques for getting the most out of Trash. You can download these guides from http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/trash/guides.html