Output Controls; Adjusting Monitor And Playback Levels - Echo Layla24 Owner's Manual

Remember that all of the monitor controls remain in effect even when they're not
displayed. The degree of attenuation (or muting) of each level is set by the monitor
controls. The console program constantly maintains a level setting for each of the
monitor paths it controls. Clicking on an output selection button simply selects the
settings that are displayed.

Output Controls

The right hand side of the console is dedicated to the controls for
analog output channels one through eight (an output meter pair is
included for the two S/PDIF output channels, but these levels are
not adjustable). The output controls mirror those found on the
monitor controls (Gang, Mute, Solo, & faders) with a few
exceptions. Instead of pan controls you have nominal level
switches that switch between professional (+4 dBu) and consumer
(–10 dBV) levels. This allows you to connect either professional
or consumer gear to each output. You will also find level meters in
the middle area instead of the numbered buttons. Just like the
monitor controls, the output faders can be reset to default by
pressing the Ctrl button and left clicking on the fader.

Adjusting Monitor and Playback Levels

Output volume adjustments are made in the digital domain. When you lower a
volume fader below 0dB, you are actually decreasing the number of available bits,
thereby taking away from the potential dynamic range of the system. Therefore,
we suggest that whenever possible you leave the output faders set to 0dB, and
perform any necessary attenuation on your external mixer. When the playback
volume controls are set to 0dB and the input signal approaches the maximum pre-
clipping level, you can achieve the full 24-bit dynamic range of the system.
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VxD console – Gina24 and Layla24