Level Control; Rear Panel Connectors & Controls - Art HQ 15 User Manual

more natural sound in acoustic situations.

7. LEVEL CONTROL

This controls the level of signal coming into the equalizer. Turn this control down if the Clip LED
illuminates steadily (meani ng too strong an input signal). Unity gain can be set by turning this knob to
the center detent position.
Signal level should be kept normalized through the equalizer. That is, the signal level, when
bypassed, should be the same (or a little lower) than when active. The reason for this is if the
equalizer loses power (which causes the unit to go into bypass), the signal will be equal or lower than
the active eq gain. This will ensure that a signal with undesirably higher levels will not be passed
inadverte ntly.
8. FDC LED INDICATORS
Each frequency band of the equalizer has a Feedback Detection Circuit LCD, showing its relative
feedback level. These LEDs glow red, then become brighter as feedback begins to occur. Use the
individual frequency faders when adjusting the output level to reduce and eliminate feedback.
9. VU-LEVEL METER
Each channel of the equalizer has a backlit analog VU meter, showing its output level. The "0" level
is calibrated to +4dBu. Use the VU meter when adjusting the output level Control to aid in sending
the proper level to your next piece of equipment.
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