The M/S encoder and decoder stages of the Gemini can each be connected to an insert of the Hermes and freely positioned within the processing chain.
Processors that are in a chain between M/S encoder and decoder process the mid/side signal. These processors can also easily be mono devices.
In the example above, Insert Send A is routed to Gemini for M/S encoding. The mid/side sends of the Gemini go back to Return A of the Hermes.
Send B goes from Hermes back to the Gemini to be encoded back to L/R, which flows from the output of the Gemini back to Return B of Hermes.
For example, it is possible (see figure above) to place the M/S encoder at processing position 3, an equalizer at processing position 4 for separate processing of the mid and side signals, and then the M/S decoder stage of the Gemini at processing position 5 to generate an L/R stereo signal again.
If a compressor is now to be used as an additional device for M/S processing, it can simply be set to processing position 5 in the chain, and the M/S decoder stage would move to processing position 6 accordingly.
Specifications:
Analog inputs & output: XLR (balanced)
- Maximum input & output gain: 32,5 dBu
- Input impedance: 20 kΩ
- Output impedance: 75 Ω
- Common mode rejection: -79 dBu
- Frequency range (-3 dB): 10 Hz – 150 kHz
- Crosstalk (1 kHz): -108 dBu
- THD + N (0 dBu, 1 kHz): -110 dBu
- Noise (A-weighted), all stages active): -98,2 dBu
- Dynamic range: 135 dB
Internal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
- Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 60 V
- Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: + 12 V
Mains Power Supply
- Mains voltage (selectable, see fuse chamber): 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
- Fuse for 230 V: T 500 mA
- Fuse for 115 V: T 1 A
- Power consumption: max. 40 VA
Dimensions & Weight
- W x H x D (width x height x depth): 482 x 44 x 300 mm
- Unit weight: 5 kg
- Shipping weight (incl. packaging): 8,1 kg