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Use Auto position
You can use Auto position to correctly position the lobe for a selected channel:
1.
Select a channel.
2.
Click Auto position.
3.
Ensure that you have the correct channel selected and the talker height specified.
4.
Click Listen. Designer listens and determines the correct position and width for the channel.
5.
A confirmation dialog displays when Designer determines the correct position and width.
Adjusting Levels
Gain levels on MicroflexAdvance microphones must be set for each saved coverage preset to ensure an optimized gain struc
ture for all seating scenarios. Always adjust the levels before making any changes to automix settings to ensure the best per
formance.
1.
Perform a level check for each coverage area, using a typical speech volume. Adjust the faders so the meters are
peaking at approximately -20 dBFS.
2.
Adjust the equalizer settings to optimize speech intelligibility and minimize noise (such as low-frequency rumble caused
by HVAC systems).
3.
If equalizer settings cause a significant increase or decrease in levels, make any necessary level adjustments accord
ing to step 1.
When to Use the Channel and IntelliMix Gain Faders
There are 2 different gain faders that serve different purposes:
Channel Gain (Pre-Gate)
To adjust, go to Channels. These faders affect a channel's gain before it reaches the automixer and therefore affect the
automixer's gating decision. Boosting the gain here will make the lobe more sensitive to sound sources and more likely to
gate on. Lowering gain here makes the lobe less sensitive and less likely to gate on. If you're only using direct outputs for
each channel without the automixer, you only need to use these faders.
IntelliMix Gain (Post-Gate)
To adjust, go to Configuration > IntelliMix. These faders adjust a channel's gain after the lobe has gated on. Ad
justing the gain here will not affect the automixer's gating decision. Only use these faders to adjust the gain of a talker after
you are satisfied with the automixer's gating behavior.
Parametric Equalizer (PEQ)
Maximize audio quality by adjusting the frequency response with the parametric equalizer.
Common equalizer applications:
•
Improve speech intelligibility
•
Reduce noise from HVAC systems or video projectors
•
Reduce room irregularities
•
Adjust frequency response for reinforcement systems
To turn off all EQ filters, select Bypass all EQ.
If you're using Shure Designer software to configure your system, please check the Designer help section for more about this topic.
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