72 - Communication

Bullhorn and Megaphone are totally different.The first one simulates the distortion and metallic ring of a hand-held electronic amplifier echo.The second is a rolled-cardboard thing, with lots of resonance but no distortion. It’s often used by cheerleaders and old-time big band singers. The effects in this bank should in general be used 100 percent “wet”, as they incorporate their own mixing.

#7210 Bullhorn

Bullhorn simulates the distortion and metallic ring of a hand-held electronic amplifier the kind the cops use when they surround a hideout. There’s also an adjustable big-city slap echo. Move the Dist slider to bring it from far away to in-your-face. Mono in, stereo out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7211 CB Radio

Like the popular H3000 program, only we’ve also added a Pickup switch - Direct gives you the sound as broadcast - Speaker adds distortion and some room echo, so it sounds more like a radio set. The Bzzap! button does exactly what you’d think. Mono in, stereo out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7212 Cellular Phone

Sound quality varies from almost-good on the open highway, to unintelligible when you press the Tunnel button. Or advance the Random slider for automatic tunneling. Mono in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7213 Crazy Dialer

Rapid random dialing, with real phone company tones, to use as a sound effect. Or hook it up to your phone… who knows where you’ll end up calling. Nothing in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7214 Long Distance

The filter and noise sliders do exactly what you’d expect. SideT controls the electronic echoes you often hear on long distance phone lines. Crosstalk simulates weird foreign-language jabbering in the background. (It’s actually your own voice raised higher, flipped, and delayed but it sounds like crossed wires). Mono in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7215 Megaphone

In contrast to ‘Bullhorn,’ this is a rolled-cardboard thing, with lots of resonance but no distortion. It’s often used by cheerleaders and old-time big band singers. Use it to add more Macho when you’re leading a racing-boat crew. Mono in, stereo out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7216 More’s Code

It’s not Morse code, since the beeps are totally random. But it sure sounds convincing. The operator sounds a little nervous…maybe the Secret Police are closing in. Nothing in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7217 Off Hook!

This is the annoying breep-breep-breep the phone company sends when your cat knocks over the handset. Use it for production, or let it play softly out of a cue speaker and watch the Operations Manager go nuts… Nothing in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
{F}	[G]	96kHz	2, 2

#7218 Public Address

This is an enhanced version of ‘Public Address’ from the DSP4000. We’ve added a Panic button to kill feedback quickly, and a <Tap Mic> button that does just what it implies ‘Hey, is this thing on?’ <Feedback Disabled> shows after you hit Panic. Hit it again to re-enable. Mono in, stereo out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
{F}{M}	[G]	96kHz	2, 2

#7219 Real Dialer

Similar to the DSP4000 version, but much faster and easier to use. Numbers can be spun in, or entered directly from the 10-key pad. Use the knob or type with the keypad and then hit Enter to set the numbers. Enter the first three digits, then press the < cursor to set the last four. Tap to advance through the dialing sequence. (Try stepping though a clients number in time with their jingle!). Nothing in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7220 Shortwave Radio

Bad reception. Program includes the heterodyning that’s typical of an SSB radio (adjust it with the Manual slider). You can add an automatic shift with the Drift slider. The Gate slider acts like a squelch control. Takes a good signal and turns it into ‘London Calling’, or makes it sound like your competition. Mono in, dual mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
~	~	96kHz	2, 2

#7221 Traffic Report

Adds a classic helicopter warble to the input, much less painfully than hitting your throat. There’s also a pretty good blade and engine simulation. Input and engine are keyed on and off when you press the button, just like the switched mic in a real chopper. If you want just the shaky voice, turn the engine volume down. If you want only the engine sound effect, uh, don’t talk. Mono in, mono out.

Effect Type	Suggested Use	Max Sample Rate	In/Out
{F}	[G]	96kHz	2, 2