Program-dependent high-frequency enhancement that adds clarity and air without introducing sibilance or harshness — aggressive on dull sources, gentle on bright ones, always musical.
The Presence stage uses program-dependent high-frequency enhancement that analyzes incoming content in real time. Dull spoken word gets assertive lift. Already-bright pop tracks get gentle treatment. Anti-harshness protection ensures the enhancement never crosses into sibilance territory — delivering clarity that's always musical, never fatiguing.
Presence works in concert with SmartBand EQ (stage 6). While the EQ handles tonal shaping, Presence adds air and clarity on top. The two stages are designed to complement each other, with ProcIQ coordinating their behavior to ensure they enhance rather than compete — delivering brilliance without excess.
For broadcast, Presence delivers voice clarity across all content types — from soft-spoken interviews to high-energy music. For producers, it adds air and presence on masters without reaching for a separate exciter. Positioned at stage 8, it benefits from the tonal foundation set by earlier stages and feeds clean, enhanced audio to the limiter.
Clarity, air, and brilliance — added intelligently, never excessively.