Resources; Gain Staging 101: Begin At The Beginning; Step 1: Setting The Microphone Gain - PRESONUS REVELATOR IO24 Owner's Manual

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Resources

9.1

Gain Staging 101: Begin at the Beginning

It may seem counter-intuitive to boost the signal closest to its source and cut it later in the signal path if it
is too loud, but this is precisely the best way to get a noise- and feedback-free recording. That said, you
don't want to gain it up too much at the beginning either. If you find that you must cut the signal at every
component that sits after the input-trim stage to avoid distortion, you've probably set the trim too high.
Then, and only then, should you gain it down.
9.2

Step 1: Setting the Microphone Gain

9. Resources
First, plug in your microphone into your desired Channel input
and activate +48v if your mic requires it. Put on your head-
phones and listen.
Turn the Encoder knob clockwise while speaking into the
microphone. Watching for the signal/clip indicator to turn red,
then back it down until the level indicator is green only.
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