Audio Processing

The Processing panel controls real-time audio enhancement via StereoTool. Access it through the Processing tab in Panel A.

Overview

Audio processing applies to the master output before encoding. StereoTool provides broadcast-grade processing including:

• Compression and limiting
• Multiband dynamics
• Stereo enhancement
• Loudness normalization

Processing Status

The processing indicator shows current state:

Status	Meaning
Active (green)	Processing applied to output
Bypassed (gray)	Processing disabled, raw audio passes through
Error (red)	Processing failed, check configuration

Enabling Processing

1. Open the Processing tab.
2. Click the Enable Processing toggle.
3. Confirm activation in the dialog.

Processing starts immediately. The output reflects the applied settings.

Bypassing Processing

Temporarily disable processing without losing settings.

1. Click the Bypass toggle.
2. Processing suspends immediately.
3. Click again to re-enable.

Use bypass to compare processed versus unprocessed audio during broadcast.

StereoTool Interface

The Processing tab embeds the StereoTool web interface. All StereoTool controls are accessible directly.

Main sections:

• Input: Gain staging and level adjustment
• Processing: Compression, EQ, and enhancement
• Output: Final limiting and loudness

Refer to StereoTool documentation for detailed parameter explanations.

Preset Management

Presets store complete processing configurations.

Loading a Preset

1. Click Load Preset.
2. Browse the preset library.
3. Select a preset.
4. Click Apply.

The preset loads immediately. Changes take effect on the live output.

Saving Changes

Save modifications to the current preset:

1. Adjust processing parameters.
2. Click Save.
3. Changes overwrite the current preset.

Save As New Preset

Create a new preset from current settings:

1. Click Save As.
2. Enter a preset name.
3. Click Create.

The new preset appears in the library.

Preset Library

The preset library contains station-wide presets.

Categories:

• Factory: Default presets included with StereoTool
• Station: Custom presets created for this station
• Shared: Presets shared across stations in the project

Organize presets by broadcast type (music, talk, sports) or time slot (daytime, evening, overnight).

Monitoring with Processing

Control whether your local monitoring includes processing.

1. Open Studio Settings.
2. Locate Monitor with Processing.
3. Toggle on/off as needed.

When disabled, you hear the pre-processed audio while listeners hear processed output. This helps identify processing issues.

Processing and Latency

Audio processing adds latency to the signal path.

• Typical latency: 50-200ms
• Higher latency with complex processing chains
• Enable Low-Latency Mode in settings if needed

Low-latency mode reduces processing quality but minimizes delay for live microphone situations.