Polarity Maximizer
Using multiple microphones to record drums, piano, guitar, or a whole band? Audiomere’s Polarity Maximizer plug-in automatically calculates and sets the optimal polarities for all tracks in a multi-mic recording, reducing common issues related to mic positioning and comb filtering.
Available in AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU plug-in formats for Mac OS X and Windows (32/64-bit).
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Overview of Polarity Maximizer by Bobby Owsinski
Overview
A common task when dealing with audio in a multi-mic recording (e.g., of a drum set, piano, guitar, or a whole band) is to invert the polarity of certain tracks to create a mix with the least amount of signal cancellation. When dealing with a larger number of tracks, this process can be difficult or practically infeasible (with just 10 microphones there are actually 210 = 1024 possible polarity configurations!).
Polarity Maximizer is a multi-track plug-in that additionally routes audio from several audio tracks to a single master controller that analyses the audio and automatically sets the appropriate polarity (in/out) of each track.
Simply insert the plug-in on each track, and the master controller performs a one-time polarity analysis after playback. The method uses a special signal-processing algorithm to determine the optimal polarities (rather than rotating or affecting individual phase characteristics of the audio) that also guarantees the maximum RMS output level of the combined tracks. The controller automatically sets the appropriate polarity (in/out) in the plug-in for each track. After analysis, the plug-ins act only as a low-latency pass-through of the polarity-corrected audio.
Plug-in Formats
Polarity Maximizer is available in AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU plug-in formats for Mac OS X and Windows (32/64-bit). Note: For Pro Tools 10.3.5 and earlier, please install and use the RTAS version instead of AAX
Minimum Requirements
Mac: Intel Mac with OS X 10.7 or higher; AAX, RTAS, AU, or VST compatible DAW. * Full compatibility with High Sierra has been tested (please download and try the demo before purchase).
PC: Microsoft Windows XP or higher; AAX, RTAS, or VST compatible DAW.
Purchasing
Limited-time special intro pricing of $49 USD (1/2 off!)
Note: after purchase, you will receive an email in ~24 hours with a license key to activate the plug-in.