M/S Matrix
Stereo mid/side encoder and decoder
Panel · 50.8 × 128.5 mm Drag to explore →
Description
The ACL M/S Matrix converts a stereo signal between left/right and mid/side, in both directions.
Key features
- Upper section encodes: L IN and R IN become a mid output (the sum of both channels) and a side output (their difference)
- Lower section decodes: M IN and S IN become L OUT and R OUT again
- Its own level control on each of the four inputs
- Changes the width of a stereo image by adjusting the side signal against the mid
- Mid and side can be processed separately in between, for example with different effects or dynamics