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Description

Enhance your mixing experience with Waves Dugan Speech, a sophisticated auto-mixer designed to simplify the complexities of managing multiple microphones. Created in collaboration with audio pioneer Dan Dugan, this plugin is an essential tool for professionals handling panel discussions, corporate events, talk shows, and more. Effortlessly manage up to 64 microphones simultaneously with real-time gain control, ensuring a smooth and cohesive audio output without the usual acoustic chaos.

Dugan Speech shines by automatically reducing the gain of other microphones when one person is speaking, seamlessly sharing gain across channels when multiple people are talking. Unlike traditional noise gates, Dugan Speech provides smooth level changes, preserving the natural sound. With two operational modes—Automix On for standard operation and Off for unity gain inputs—this plugin adapts to your needs. Channel Override further enhances control by allowing prioritization of specific mics, such as a host's microphone.

Compatible with Waves' eMotion LV1 mixer and other consoles via SuperRack SoundGrid or SuperRack Performer, Dugan Speech integrates effortlessly into your setup. Its intuitive interface includes features like a gain bargraph meter, input level metering, and an adjustable channel sensitivity for comprehensive automatic mixing. Whether ensuring flawless crossfades or maintaining constant overall levels, Dugan Speech is your go-to solution for professional audio management.

Key Features:

  • Automixes up to 64 microphone channels in real-time
  • Developed with Dan Dugan for superior performance
  • Compatible with eMotion LV1 mixer and SuperRack platforms
  • Two operational modes: Automix On and Off
  • Channel Override for prioritizing specific microphones
  • Smooth level changes without abrupt noise gate actions
  • Gain bargraph meter and input level metering
  • Adjustable channel sensitivities for precise control

Product specs

Available since April 2018
MIDI Tool No
Audio Tool Yes
Ear Training No
Expansion Yes
Compatible To PC Yes
Mac compatibility Yes
Download Yes

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Waves Dugan Speech plugin?

The Waves Dugan Speech plugin is designed to automatically manage microphone levels in real-time, ensuring clear speech by reducing background noise and feedback during live events or broadcasts.

Is the Waves Dugan Speech plugin compatible with both PC and Mac systems?

Yes, the Waves Dugan Speech plugin is compatible with both PC and Mac systems, allowing for versatile integration into various digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Can the Waves Dugan Speech plugin be used for live broadcasting?

Yes, the Waves Dugan Speech plugin is ideal for live broadcasting, as it effectively automixes multiple microphones, minimizing noise and ensuring clear audio quality in real-time.

Does the Waves Dugan Speech plugin support MIDI?

No, the Waves Dugan Speech plugin does not support MIDI. It is an audio tool specifically designed for automixing microphone inputs.

Is the Waves Dugan Speech plugin available for download?

Yes, the Waves Dugan Speech plugin is available for download, making it easy to install and integrate into your audio setup.

Dan Dugan

Dan Dugan

Emmys Dugan Speech System Demo two minutes

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Emmys Dugan Speech System Demo two minutes

Dan Dugan

Dan Dugan

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Features and functionality

  • The Waves Dugan Speech automixer is designed for use as a post-gain pre-fade insert, simplifying programming without consuming DSP resources.

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  • The Waves Dugan automixer is licensed from the Dugan algorithm, similar to what is available on Yamaha consoles, offering up to 64 channels of gain sharing.

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Comparisons

  • The Midas Pro automixer supports up to 24 simultaneous inputs, while the Waves Dugan allows grouping all headsets into a single AMM group for easier management.

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  • Yamaha consoles with native Dugan integration are favored for corporate use over DiGiCo, where DMI-AMM cards or Waves solutions are needed.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Waves Dugan requires routing each channel's output to SuperRack/Dugan Speech and then back to another input channel on the Pro 2, potentially reducing available channel count.

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  • To maintain audio quality for records or streams, some suggest patching unprocessed mics to recording feeds while using processed feeds for live audio.

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Use cases and applications

  • In theatre settings, using automixers is less common, typically relying on line-mixing or expanders, but Dugan is noted for simplifying headset management in complex scenes.

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  • The Dugan automixer is preferred for panel discussions, particularly when archiving or streaming, due to its effective noise floor control.

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Software and compatibility

  • Using the Waves Dugan on DiGiCo requires changing inserts to post-fader, which can render other dynamic plugins ineffective.

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User experience

  • When using both PSE and Dugan, PSE can preemptively manage levels, potentially reducing the workload on the Dugan.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite the $600 price, the Dugan automixer is regarded as essential for high-value corporate events, especially when using multiple lavalier mics.

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