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Dugan Speech

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Auto-mixes up to 64 mics, smooth gain sharing, priority override, dual modes, channel weight control, input metering, Recall Safe, works with LV1, SuperRack.

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Description

The Waves Dugan Speech plugin is a smart solution for managing multiple microphones in real-time live speech environments like panel discussions, corporate events, houses of worship, or talk shows. Designed in collaboration with audio pioneer Dan Dugan, this plugin automates mic gain levels to ensure only the active speaker's mic is raised, while others are smoothly lowered. No more worrying about feedback, overlapping voices, or inconsistent levels"Dugan Speech makes it feel like everyone is sharing one mic.

Fully integrated with Waves eMotion LV1 and compatible via SuperRack SoundGrid or SuperRack Performer, Dugan Speech lets you handle up to 64 channels with ease. It supports Auto and Manual mixing modes, lets you override specific channels (like a host's mic), and offers weight controls to prioritize mics in the mix. With real-time gain metering and a "Recall Safe" mode to lock in settings during scene changes, this plugin brings broadcast-style polish to live sound with simple, intuitive controls.

Features

Software version of the legendary Dugan Automatic Mixing Controller

Developed in collaboration with audio pioneer Dan Dugan

Seamless integration with Waves eMotion LV1 mixer

Also compatible with other consoles via SuperRack SoundGrid or SuperRack Performer

Automatically manages up to 64 microphones in real time

Ideal for panel discussions, conferences, broadcast, houses of worship, and corporate events

Prevents feedback, comb filtering, and overlapping dialogue

Gain sharing: reduces unused mic gain while focusing on the active speaker

Smooth level transitions without the abrupt effect of noise gates

Channel Override lets you prioritize key mics such as a host or presenter

Adjustable channel sensitivity for fine-tuned automatic mixing

Two operation modes: Automix On (active Dugan processing), Automix Off (unity gain across all inputs)

Recall Safe mode prevents specific settings from being changed by scene recalls or snapshots

Includes clear visual metering:

Gain bar graph per channel

Input level meters for visual feedback

Specifications

General Specifications

Software version of Dan Dugan's Automatic Mixing Controller

Developed in collaboration with Dan Dugan Sound Design

Available as plugin for Waves eMotion LV1 mixer

Compatible via SuperRack SoundGrid & SuperRack Performer

Automixing Functionality

Manages up to 64 live microphones

Automatically raises gain for active mic, lowers others

Gain sharing across channels when multiple people speak

Smooth gain transitions"no gating artifacts

Maintains consistent room tone

Operating Modes

Auto On: active automixing mode

Auto Off: passes signal at unity gain (manual mode)

Smooth transitions between modes

Channel Control Features

Channel Enable/Disable (per mic)

Weight control to set talker priority

Gain bargraph meter showing channel priority

Input level LED: Green = OK, Red = too high, Flashing Green = too low

Channel Override for prioritizing specific speakers

Group Management

3 automix groups: a, b, c (color-coded)

Group override: only override-enabled mics remain active

Group mute: mutes all mics in selected group

Channels can be reassigned across groups

Global Controls

Global On/Off toggle for Dugan automixing

Global Recall Safe to prevent snapshot overwrite

Global Reset: resets groups, weight, override, and mode settings

Performance Optimization

Use Weight controls to balance automix sensitivity

Set preamp gain so input LED is steady green when idle

Adjust fader levels only for final mix balance

Reduce Weight on noisy channels (e.g., near fans)

Application Scenarios

Ideal for panel discussions, corporate events, talk shows, houses of worship

Automates mic management in dynamic, unscripted settings

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