Waves Feedback Hunter

Waves Feedback Hunter - Real-time Feedback Suppression Tool | Fast, Precise Elimination of Live Audio Feedback, Unleashing Superior Sound Quality

Introducing the Waves Feedback Hunter, an innovative tool designed for live sound engineers, aiming to ensure your sound system achieves maximum gain before feedback at unprecedented speed. It completely revolutionizes the setup of stage monitors and PA systems by intelligently analyzing the response between microphones and monitor speakers, thereby creating optimized EQ curves to fundamentally solve annoying audio feedback issues.

Say goodbye to complex and time-consuming traditional tuning processes! The setup process for Feedback Hunter takes as little as 30 seconds, transforming the tedious task of speaker feedback suppression into an efficient and smooth experience. With its intuitive user interface, whether you are an experienced sound engineer or an enthusiast pursuing excellent live sound quality, you can easily master it, ensuring clear and flawless sound for every performance.

Unlike Waves X-FDBK, which can process and create single-band notches in real-time during a performance, Waves Feedback Hunter is designed specifically for the pre-show setup phase. It processes the entire frequency spectrum, providing the most precise feedback suppression solution when you are preparing to "ring out" your stage monitors (wedges) or PA system. This tool is your essential asset for proactive stage monitor and PA system optimization before a performance.

Core Advantages & Application Scenarios

Intelligent Analysis, Precise Suppression
Feedback Hunter utilizes white noise technology to accurately assess the interaction between microphones and speakers. It intelligently fine-tunes feedback control based on your unique acoustic environment, ensuring every detail is optimized for unparalleled clarity.

Lightning-Fast Setup, Doubled Efficiency
Analysis and processing of your monitoring system can be completed in as little as 30 seconds. This transforms the traditionally time-consuming and laborious task of "ringing out" speakers into an efficient, smooth experience, saving you valuable setup time and allowing you to focus more on creativity.

Highly Customizable Results
With the "Frequency Brackets" feature, you can easily limit the affected frequency range; or, as needed, use the "Depth" knob to adjust the processing intensity. This allows you to precisely control the feedback suppression effect, meeting various complex acoustic requirements.

Adapts to Complex Acoustic Environments
In noisy environments, or when you need more headroom, simply adjust the "Noise" and "Headroom" knobs before the analysis phase to customize the plugin settings. Feedback Hunter can flexibly adapt to various demanding live conditions, ensuring consistent sound quality.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Product Type: Audio Plugin
• Application Scenarios: Live sound system setup, stage monitor optimization, PA system feedback suppression
• Supported Operating Systems:
  • Windows: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 and higher)
  • macOS: macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and higher (supports native Apple Silicon)
• Supported Plugin Formats:
  • VST3
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • AAX Native
  • AAX DSP (for SoundGrid systems)
• Supported Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz (depending on host application)
• Licensing Method: Waves Central application management
• Hardware Requirements:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon processor or Apple M1 / M2 / M3 processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB or higher recommended)
  • Storage: 4 GB available hard drive space
• Host Applications: Compatible with all Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and live mixing hosts that support VST3 / AU / AAX Native / AAX DSP plugin formats.
• Features: Low-latency processing, suitable for real-time live applications.