It is obvious that the ToolMod system can be used to combine any kind of modules in any desired way. The ToolMod Stereo Mastering sets are some examples of setups for this purpose. The pictures show two versions of the stereo mastering set, the ToolMod BM and the ToolMod MSM.
Stereo Mastering with ToolMod Pro Audio
These ToolMod Stereo Mastering Sets show possible combinations of ToolMod modules for mastering applications.
The Stereo Mastering Set BM combines 5 Band TM205 Stereo Equalizer, TM222 Stereo Mastering Compressor and TM215 Stereo Peak Limiter. All important processing devices that can be used with any kind of mastering are included. Effective equalization features, global corrections as well as subtle shaping, are combined with extensive dynamics processing set to achieve high loudness gain.

  
The Mastering Set MSM also uses the TM205 Stereo Equalizer and the Mastering Compressor but the limiter is replaced by the M/S Matrix with Stereo Direction Controller TM130. This set offers the additional feature of influencing the spatial image of the stereo signal effectively. The elliptical equalizer of the M/S matrix maintains a centered bass fundament and mono compatibility.

The Combination of both sets, or the combination of the stereo mastering set BM with the M/S Processor offers many additional options.

With such combinations, the second equalizer is used as side chain eq for the second compressor. This compressor can be used only for the low frequency range with an optimized setting particularly for this frequency band, while the first compressor operates with optimized settings for maximum loudness gain. Such systems can also be installed in a vertical 4U high frame that offers enough space for additional modules and additional functions.
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