Belkin TuneStudio User Manual page 15

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Control
Compressor
14
Headphones
15
Playback
Audio in Mix Ratio
16
Monitor Playback Level
17
Master Level
18
Recording Menu Button
19
Left and Right
20
Recording LEds
Peak indicators
21
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description
The compressor can be used to enhance your recordings and keep
the volume levels within the recording limits of the iPod. With the
compressor, you can make softer sounds louder without making louder
sounds too loud. It is especially useful when recording vocals and
instruments together.
The three LEDs to the right of the compressor button indicate how
many decibels (dBs) of compression are being applied.
The headphones playback control can be used to set the volume for
the headphones.
Note: The headphones input is on the side of your TuneStudio under
the headphones playback control.
The audio in mix ratio specifies how signals from input sources 1–4
and the USB input are mixed together. For example, turning the control
to the left will increase the volume of input 1–4 sources and decrease
the volume of the USB source. Turning the control completely to the
left or right will mute the other source.
The monitor playback control can be used to set the volume of the
studio monitor speakers.
The master level control sets the recording volume level to the iPod. In
the leftmost position, the volume is muted. In the rightmost position,
the volume is increased by 15 dB.
The Recording Menu button can be used to open the Recording menu
on the iPod 5th generation (video) and iPod nano 2nd generation only.
Note that this button does not work with the iPod classic or iPod nano
3rd generation (video). Note: Please see page 23 for more details.
The recording LED lights tell you if the volume is too low or too high.
You can adjust the volume using each input's level control or the full
mix using the master level control.
Each input channel has a peak indicator near its level control. The
peak indicator lights up when the audio signal level is too high and
may be causing distortion. If a peak indicator lights up, you should
adjust your settings until the peak indicator stays off. These are the
most likely solutions:
•
For inputs 1 and 2, try turning down the gain control or moving your
microphone further away from the source.
•
If you have any of the EQ controls turned up high, turn them
down a little.
•
Turn down the volume of the audio source.