Input Level - Universal Audio OX Operation Manual

Input Level

The INPUT LEVEL switch sets the level from the tube amp (after OX's reactive load) into
OX's processors. The switch helps match the power output of the tube amp with optimum
levels for Dynamic Speaker Modeling.
As a general guideline when modifying Rigs, this switch should be "set-and-forget" to
the following values:
• If the tube amp outputs 50 Watts or less, set INPUT LEVEL to 50W.
• If the tube amp outputs more than 50 Watts, set INPUT LEVEL to 100W.
This general guideline does not mean you need to be concerned about levels being set
correctly, or that you need change this switch in factory Rigs to match your amp, or that
input levels are too low or too high.
Even if INPUT LEVEL is set to 50W with a 100-watt amp, or set to 100W with 5-watt
amp, you never need to worry. OX is designed to ensure input levels are never wrong.
Speaker Drive
SPEAKER DRIVE adjusts (in the simplest terms) the dynamic response of the speaker
cabinet. This unique and powerful control adjusts different aspects of OX's Dynamic
Speaker Modeling.
At lower SPEAKER DRIVE ranges, the cabinet sounds more like the speaker(s) is new:
tighter and thicker, with more punch and bottom end. As SPEAKER DRIVE is increased,
you can hear, and feel, the cab get softer and spongy with more breakup, like a broken-in
speaker.
At higher ranges, breakup is more obvious, with crumbling of the lows and smearing of
the highs as the speaker is pushed harder. At the highest ranges, the speaker approaches
end of life: weaker, looser, darker, and sub-octave notes (cone cry) may be apparent with
certain note/cab combinations.
Master Fader and Output Meters
The master fader (at the lower right of RIG view) is the output level control for OX's
stereo outputs. The stereo output level meters (next to the master fader) indicate signal
levels at the outputs.
When OX's digital output level exceeds 0 on the meter, the top LED segment is RED,
indicating that the digital outputs are clipped. If connecting OX digitally to the inputs of
other digital audio equipment, avoid clipping the stereo output meters by reducing the
master fader.
Tip: When creating Rigs, it's optimum to keep the output meters below maximum
so OX's digital outputs won't clip when connecting to other digital audio gear.
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