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Limiter

L3-16

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

The L3-16 Multimaximizer is a 16-band auto-summing peak limiter featuring a patent-pending Peak Limiting Mixer engine that intelligently distributes attenuation across frequency bands to minimize inter-modulation distortion while maximizing loudness. It combines linear phase paragraphic EQ controls with multiband limiting, offering a wide range of sonic characters through its Release Character system and enhanced audio resolution via IDR processing.

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Key Features

01Peak Limiting Mixer (PLMixer) engine with single peak limiter controlling 16 bands using psychoacoustic criteria
026-band Paragraphic EQ interface with Gain, Priority, Frequency, Q, and Filter Type controls superimposed over 16 internal crossover bands
03Linear phase crossover network eliminating phase distortion with adjustable Separation (Q) between bands
04Release Character system with 20+ preset profiles ranging from analog warm to digital cool, controlled by dynamic ARC Automatic Release Control
05Gain/Priority Link control for simultaneous adjustment while maintaining constant offset relationships
06IDR (Increased Digital Resolution) with 9th-order noise shaping and selectable dithering types for enhanced audio resolution
07Automatic makeup gain that scales proportionally with threshold setting
08Real-time Attenuation Meter displaying wideband gain reduction across the spectrum

Things to Try

  • 01Experiment with different Release Characters to discover sonic flavors; start with Warm Analog or Overall Punch presets and listen carefully to tonal changes
  • 02Use Gain/Priority Link control together, raising both simultaneously to boost a frequency range without excessive limiting
  • 03Adjust Separation setting from Low to High to control band overlap; higher settings create more independent band control
  • 04Try separate Gain and Priority adjustments for creative limiting effects and widely diverse sonic results
  • 05Set IDR to Type 1 dithering with Normal noise shaping for CD mastering, or Type 1 with Ultra for maximum resolution in final mastering stage
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