Trim?

[wp001]

Tap Trim?

what does the Trim knob do on my console?

 

[Dogbreath]

input gain...I would imagine.

Doesn't the manial go thru this?

 

[Dogbreath]

Sorry dude, forgot this was the noobs section.
Take no offense.

 

[Farview]

Yup, it's the input gain or preamp gain. The terms are used interchangeably

 

[wp001]

Oppps i mean tap trim?

 

[MadAudio]

It would help if we knew exactly what console you have.

P.S. It's spelled knob. Nobe is not a word.

 

[wp001]

i have a 16 channal Soundcraft spirit studio

 

[laststartoshine]

i just looked on the manual for that, and i see no mention of "tap trim"


trim normally is normally input gain for a specific channel

 

[RAK]

Maybe it's "Tape trim" and there's a gain for for a stereo tape in.
I have no idea, just brainstorming.

But as for you original question: what they all said about "trim"

 

[Rokket]

From Wikpedia

Below each input, there are usually several rotary controls (knobs, pots). The first is typically a trim or gain control. The inputs buffer the signal from the external device and this controls the amount of amplification or attenuation needed to bring the signal to a nominal level for processing. This stage is where most noise or interference is picked up, due to the high gains involved (around +50 dB, for a microphone). Balanced inputs and connectors, such as XLR or Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) quarter-inch connectors, reduce interference problems.