Input levels in Sonar 3 Producer/Q10

[El Gato]

I have Sonar 3 Producer with an Aardvark Q10. We started trying to record drums but having problems with input levels peaking out. I haven't have peaking issues when recording at home since I record everything direct (with drum machine) so I've been able to adjust the volume on the direct boxes and drum machine. So this is the first time micing drums. Basically, I don't seem to be able to control the input level on a track in Sonar

I guess the Aarkvark manager does not have much effect on the input, because when I slide the fader in Aark manager all the way down, I still get a signal going into the Sonar track. The mic trim in Aark manager seems to effect input (but still peaks).

So basically, I'm trying to see how I can control the input level for a Sonar track. On the track screen, the input faders or even the volume trim does not affect the input level. Seems all the mic inputs are on full gain. Would I just have to run the 4 drum mics into a mixer, then into Sonar/Q10 to adjust the levels?

Thanks

 

[moskus]

You should be able to control the input signal in the Control Panel. If that doesen't work try the Windows Mixer.

If that doesen't work, I'm all out of ideas, and you should buy a compressor.

 

[mixsit]

... The mic trim in Aark manager seems to effect input (but still peaks).
Thanks

Somewhere in there there needs to be an analog volume control to feed the converter(s). That might be it (don't know Ark here...)
And it's true, ACKUS's track and trim controls are for after it's in the prog. Sometimes converters have level switches also that get you in the ballpark, but it's at the analog stage where it needs to be done first. Then, if it's 24 bit, screw the peaks. Just lower the input/record level and be happy.

 

[dachay2tnr]

You need to control the signal BEFORE it hits the sound card.

What are you using for pre-amps? Whatever it is, it should have a volume control on it.

 

[4ever]

I guess the Aarkvark manager does not have much effect on the input, because when I slide the fader in Aark manager all the way down, I still get a signal going into the Sonar track. The mic trim in Aark manager seems to effect input (but still peaks).

So basically, I'm trying to see how I can control the input level for a Sonar track. On the track screen, the input faders or even the volume trim does not affect the input level. Seems all the mic inputs are on full gain. Would I just have to run the 4 drum mics into a mixer, then into Sonar/Q10 to adjust the levels?

Thanks

Even after switching from M1/M2 to L and turning down the volume trim?