Setting Levels; Automatic Input Level Settings; Wedge Reference Manual - Alesis Wedge Reference Manual

Setting Levels

Proper setting of the input and output levels is crucial in order to achieve the
maximum signal-to-noise ratio. As a good rule of thumb, it is usually best to set both
input and output level controls at 90% of full. This will decrease the possibility of
overload distortion and keep the amount of background noise to a minimum.
To manually set the Input and Output levels:
Connect your audio source to the Wedge's input(s), as described in Chapter 2.
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Ë Press the [I/O] button.
Ì Feed signal to the Wedge's input(s). You can set the Left and Right Input and
Output levels by moving the Value Sliders and Value Wheel. Your input signal
should make the meters go as far to the right as possible without clipping.

Automatic Input Level Settings

The Wedge has the unique ability to automatically select the proper levels for the
inputs based on the signal you are routing to it. In other words, you tell the it to auto-
adjust levels, and then feed it a signal (play your guitar or keyboard, or play back the
tape); the Wedge does the rest.
To auto-adjust the input levels:
Connect your audio source to the Wedge's input(s), as described in Chapter 2.
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Press and hold the [I/O] button, then press [TAP/AUDITION].
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Ì Feed signal to the Wedge's input(s).
The Auto Input function will "listen" to the signal at its input(s) for about 5 seconds,
and adjust the input levels for both channels. If the Wedge doesn't detect any signal
level at the input, the Input Level will remain at its previous setting.

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