Bettermaker’s first Mastering Limiter has been one of the most important tools for Grammy-winning mix and mastering engineers as the final step in the production chain for some of the world’s leading artists. After countless hours of research and development, Bettermaker is now ready with the next step: Mastering Limiter 2.0, which is even better, more powerful, and more intuitive. It features new mastering functions, a redesigned control screen, and plugins and presets developed by pro audio legends. Among the improvements are:
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New improved Limiting Engine
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New intuitive user interface and DAW plugin
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Wide angle, high contrast screen
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Limiter gain reduction range
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Fast release time
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Input/Output link
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Redesigned color section with color MS matrix
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Limiter sidechain with high-pass filter and high-frequency emphasis
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New designed Clipper section
Technical Specifications:
– Maximum gain reduction: 20 dB
– Input adjust range: 0..+20dB
– Output adjust range: -10..+12dB
– Makeup gain: automatic with trim (-/+8dB range; only available with clipper enabled)
– Attack time: 0.1 – 250ms
– Release time: 2ms – 2s + IREL (intelligent release)
– sidechain HPF: off or 20-200Hz (2nd order)
– sidechain mid boost: off or 8dB @ 2kHz or 7kHz
– metering ADC range: 70dB
– power saving mode available
– mid/side mode available, true bypass (relays) available
– connection: balanced XLR (audio), USB type B (PC/MAC), 5.5/2.1 center positive 12V only socket
– Maximum input level: +24 dBu (balanced with 48kΩ input impedance)
– Maximum output level: +27 dBu (balanced with 50Ω + 50Ω output impedance)
– Nominal audio level: +4 dBu
– Frequency response: 6 Hz – 27kHz (-0.5 dB, ISO-R40 sweep)
– Frequency flatness: +/- 0.1 dB (20Hz – 20kHz, ISO-R40 sweep)
– Dynamic range: 107 dB (20kHz bandwidth, +24dBu)
– THD+N ratio: 0.05 % (20kHz bandwidth, +4dBu, 1kHz)
– THD ratio: 0.03 % (+4dBu, 1kHz)
– CMRR: > 80dB (20Hz – 20kHz, IEC 60268-3)
– Crosstalk: > 76dB (20Hz – 20kHz, +18dBu, channel to channel)
– AC power consumption: max 25W (<2W in standby, with included 100-240VAC power adapter)
– 2U enclosure, 230mm deep
– Shipping weight and size: 5kg, 62x37x21cm