PHA-979 is a powerful audio tool designed to apply precise phase shifts across the entire frequency range of a sound signal using a linear-phase approach. This functionality allows for uniform phase adjustment in degrees, ensuring that all frequencies are shifted simultaneously without altering the signal’s character. It is ideal for correcting phase-related issues that can occur in complex audio setups, particularly when working with multi-microphone recordings.

This plugin is especially valuable during mixing sessions involving microphone arrays, where phase discrepancies often arise from the physical placement of microphones. By realigning phase relationships, PHA-979 helps to restore clarity and punch to drum tracks and improve the cohesion between bass and other instruments. Additionally, it offers positive and negative time delay capabilities, which streamline the process of time alignment without the need to manually adjust track events in the sequencer.

Beyond phase shifting and delay, PHA-979 features mid/side balance and stereo panning controls that simplify the management of stereo microphone pairs within a single track, eliminating the complexity of dual mono recordings. Its functionality extends to enhancing headphone monitoring by simulating the spatial characteristics of stereo speaker setups. This combination of features makes PHA-979 an essential tool for achieving precise phase control and improved spatial imaging in both mixing and monitoring environments.