Front Panel Operation; Setting Audio Levels - Lexicon LXP-5 - REV 1 Owner's Manual

2. Front Panel Operation

Setting audio levels

The wide range of adjustment available with the LXP-5 INPUT and OUTPUT
LEVEL controls allow it to be used with virtually any kind of equipment found
in the studio or on the road.
To set audio levels:
1. Turn the LXP-5 INPUT and OUTPUT LEVEL controls all the way down
(fully counterclockwise).
2. Set the instrument output, preamp output, or effects send that feeds the
LXP-5 input(s) to a nominal level. With an instrument, this should be
your loudest normal playing level; with a preamp output or console,
adjust the output(s) or effects send(s) to produce the highest level
possible with the least amount of noise. If the output you are using
doesn't have a level control, don't worry about it!
3. While sending audio to the LXP-5, gradually turn up the INPUT LEVEL
control until the green SIGNAL PRESENT LED lights. Continue to
advance INPUT LEVEL until the red PEAK LED just flashes on the
loudest peaks. If it flashes continously, reduce INPUT LEVEL
slightly.This ensures the best possible signal-to-noise ratio and dy-
namic range.
SIGNAL PRESENT
LED should be lit
exicon
Note: If the PEAK LED flashes with no input present (i.e., during reverb
delay line feedback, it indicates processor overload is occurring.
PEAK LED flashes on peaks; INPUT
LEVEL should be set to the level
where the PEAK LED flashes briefly
on the loudest peaks only
INPUT MIX
Front Panel Operation
2-1