Input Controls - Aardvark Direct Pro Q10 Owner's Manual

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DIRECT PRO Q10
O W N E R S M A N U A L
Q10
SOFTWARE
Q10 CONTROL PANEL

INPUT CONTROLS

INPUT GAIN
At the top of each channel, there are 3 buttons that allow you to provide
different levels of gain to the corresponding inputs. Just beneath these
buttons is a trim knob, which allows you to fine tune the volume of the
incoming signal.
NOTE: Although M1 and M2 are typically used with the XLR inputs, and
L is typically used with the 1/4" inputs, these buttons provide gain to
both the 1/4" and XLR inputs
From Left to Right:
The M2 button provides the highest amount of gain,
anywhere from 52 dB to 75 dB. This is a substantial amount
of gain, and should not be necessary for most applications.
Unless you are recording a very quiet signal, or the
microphone is not very responsive, M2 should rarely be
necessary.
The M1 button provides the second highest level of gain, 32
to 55 dB. This is used for most microphone applications, or
for quieter line level devices that require a bit more gain.
The L button provides the lowest amount of gain, and can
reduce the volume of the incoming signal as well. It provides
up to 15 dB of gain, to –8 dB volume reduction.
The Trim Knob, located beneath these buttons allows you to
fine tune the applied gain. Directly to the left of each trim
know is a numeric display of how much gain is applied to the
signal, measured in dB.
NOTE: All the gain applied with MC2, MC1, L, and the trim knob is
done in the analog stage before the A/D converter. This lets you monitor
your audio levels and ultimately get better sound.