{"product_id":"waves-dugan-speech-399724","title":"Dugan Speech","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat Waves Dugan Speech Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaves Dugan Speech is an automixer designed for \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic gain management\u003c\/strong\u003e in multi-mic setups typical of \u003cstrong\u003eroundtables\u003c\/strong\u003e, conferences, corporate events, talk shows, broadcast recordings, and places of worship. Rather than \"chasing faders,\" the plugin dynamically distributes gain according to who is speaking, to improve \u003cstrong\u003espeech intelligibility\u003c\/strong\u003e and stabilize the mix when multiple speakers take turns or talk over each other. The result: cleaner, more consistent sound and smoother operation, even with a large number of open sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIntelligent automix for clear speech\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with audio inventor \u003cstrong\u003eDan Dugan\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dugan Speech automates microphone mixing by \u003cstrong\u003elowering unused microphones\u003c\/strong\u003e when only one person is speaking. This approach effectively reduces cumulative background noise and helps limit common multi-mic system issues like feedback and added room reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNatural transitions, without the harsh effect of a noise gate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional gating, Dugan Speech performs \u003cstrong\u003egradual level changes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gain changes remain smooth, preserving a natural vocal sound and avoiding abrupt cutoffs at phrase ends, often audible on consonants and breaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGain distribution when multiple people speak\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen several speakers talk simultaneously, the plugin \u003cstrong\u003eshares gain among active channels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This management maintains overall intelligibility while preventing a constantly open mic from degrading the mix through noise buildup and bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl and security in live contexts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Override\u003c\/strong\u003e mode to \u003cstrong\u003eprioritize\u003c\/strong\u003e a strategic microphone (host, master of ceremonies, lectern mic). The \u003cstrong\u003eRecall Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e mode helps secure operation by excluding certain settings from snapshots, useful when you want to maintain automix consistency despite scene recalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTwo operating modes and sensitivity adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDugan Speech offers \u003cstrong\u003etwo modes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eAutomix On\u003c\/strong\u003e (normal operation) or \u003cstrong\u003eOff\u003c\/strong\u003e (unity gain inputs). To adapt the automix to the stage reality (mic distance, voice level, wireless, lecterns), you can \u003cstrong\u003eadjust sensitivities per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The interface also includes a \u003cstrong\u003egain bar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003einput level metering\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick visual control in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eFull software\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloadable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Override\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eprioritizes specific microphones (e.g., host mic)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eprevents snapshots from modifying certain settings\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eAutomix On (normal) or Off (unity gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003egain bargraph meter and input level metering\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eOS X 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e8 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eIntel or Silicon Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlugins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eOTHER\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Waves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357297168659,"sku":"399724","price":582.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/52ed48dc6ef8cbf657932673837560898b2de8c1_WAVES_1178_3017.jpg?v=1788285818","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/waves-dugan-speech-399724","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}