Waves The King's User Manual

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Chapter 1 – Introduction1.1 WelcomeThank you for choosing Waves. In order to get the most out of your Waves processor,please take the time to read through this manual.In conjunction, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net.There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailedInstallation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorizationand Registration.By signing up at www.wavesupport.net, you will receive personalized information onyour registered products, reminders when updates are available, and information onyour authorization status.1.2 Product OverviewThe Waves: Abbey Road – The King’s Microphones plugin is a digital audio processor,created in concept by Abbey Road Studios and engineered by Waves. The plugin isbased on three historical microphones currently held by The EMI Archive Trust, whichbelong to the royal family and were used by its members in public addresses.The microphones are:o King George V (circa 1925) – Carbon microphoneo King George VI (circa 1936) – Dynamic moving coil microphoneo Queen Elizabeth (circa 1936) - Dynamic moving coil microphoneThese iconic microphones were used to record the score and speech dialogue for themulti award-winning hit film The King’s Speech.Waves : Abbey Road – The King’s MicrophonesUser Guide3