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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 60 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The Playfair Audio Dynamic Grading is a revolutionary tool for shaping and controlling the dynamics of your audio. Built around dynamic histograms, this innovative device provides valuable insights into the dynamic range and loudness variations of your sound. By analyzing the graph generated by the Dynamic Grading, you can easily identify which parts of your audio are static and lacking in dynamic range, or which have a broad and varied dynamic profile. Armed with this knowledge, you can precisely sculpt and enhance different aspects of your sound.
What sets Dynamic Grading apart is its intuitive graphical controls, which allow for precise adjustments with ease. Whether you want to land a punch and create impactful moments, shape and solidify instruments in the mix, or clean up unwanted noise to make your tracks shine, this tool empowers you to achieve professional results.
With the Playfair Audio Dynamic Grading, advanced dynamic processing is now at your fingertips. Elevate your audio productions to new heights with this indispensable addition to your arsenal. Grab a hold of the power to captivate your listeners and make your tracks truly stand out.
Product Ref: 279624
The Playfair Audio Dynamic Grading revolutionizes the way you adjust compressors and expanders. Say goodbye to the traditional threshold and ratio knobs! With the intuitive graphical control, you can specify the relevant dynamic ranges in your source audio and precisely position them in the desired result. Thanks to dynamic histograms, finding the perfect sweet spots is a breeze. If the target range is narrower than the source range, Dynamic Grading automatically compresses that part of the dynamic range. Conversely, if the target range is wider, it expands effortlessly. It's simple, seamless, and a game-changer for audio enthusiasts like you.
Dynamic Grading allows you to work independently with three fundamental dynamic regions. The body range is where the "meat" of the signal resides. It includes vocal timbre, sustained notes in instruments, and other important tonal elements. The punch range, located just above the body range, is home to transients, consonants, percussive elements, and note onsets. This range adds impact and definition to your audio. Finally, there's the floor range. Think of it as the "space between notes." It contains late decay of instrument notes, reverb, and background noise. Understanding these regions gives you precise control over your audio's dynamics.
With Dynamic Grading, you have the power to finely control the depth perception of your audio by adjusting the punch range. Compressing the punch range provides smoother onsets and a sense of distance, perfect for creating a cohesive mix. On the other hand, expanding the punch range increases impact, allowing you to position a track front and centre. When it comes to the body range, compressing ensures that the most prominent features sit firmly in the mix, providing clarity and definition. If a track is overwhelming your mix bus, expanding the body range creates more space and prevents it from overpowering other elements. The floor range allows you to shape reverberation and background noise. Expanding the floor range helps reduce reverb or noise, providing a clean and polished recording. However, squeezing the floor range can lead to unique and fascinating artistic effects.
Are you ready to fully embrace the Dynamic Grading Workflow? Simply drop it on every track and leave all faders at 0 dB. With Dynamic Grading, you have the freedom to paint your mix by placing individual tracks in their dynamic range, right where they belong. While we don't suggest mixing without even listening, with Dynamic Grading, you'll have the confidence that your audio is in the perfect range. It's a powerful tool that simplifies the mixing process and allows you to achieve professional-quality results effortlessly.
