
mark4man
MoonMix Studios
OK...
This makes no sense to me.
I'm bustin' the ceiling with my Effects Processor's minimal settings
I'm running the Lexicon MPX-500 w/ an Echo Audio LAYLA 24/96 PC AI. I'm looping my dry, prerecorded signal out of the Layla's 3/4 Outs...in & out of the Lexicon; & back into the Laya's 3/4 Ins (all balanced.)
I have the Layla's Nominal Output (for 3/4) set to +4dB.
I have the Lexicon's Input Trim fully counterclockwise.
I have the Layla's Nominal Input (for 3/4) set to +4dB.
These settings cause audible clipping in the recorded input signal within my DAW (SONAR XL) (& also visible within the meters both in SONAR & the Layla's Console.)
The Lexicon's User Guide states that the device's output level must be set at 0dB (Unity Gain, fully counterclockwise) , for an input device of +4dB.
What's the deal?
Of course, I can rectify the clipping problem by attenuating either the Layla's Ins or Outs; & then rolling the Lexicon's Input Trim up to just below peak...but then I'm not taking full advantage of the full dynamic range of the system, right?
The Lexicon does have a -12dB Output Level setting, but the User Guide states that is to be used with -10dB input device.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
mark4man
This makes no sense to me.
I'm bustin' the ceiling with my Effects Processor's minimal settings
I'm running the Lexicon MPX-500 w/ an Echo Audio LAYLA 24/96 PC AI. I'm looping my dry, prerecorded signal out of the Layla's 3/4 Outs...in & out of the Lexicon; & back into the Laya's 3/4 Ins (all balanced.)
I have the Layla's Nominal Output (for 3/4) set to +4dB.
I have the Lexicon's Input Trim fully counterclockwise.
I have the Layla's Nominal Input (for 3/4) set to +4dB.
These settings cause audible clipping in the recorded input signal within my DAW (SONAR XL) (& also visible within the meters both in SONAR & the Layla's Console.)
The Lexicon's User Guide states that the device's output level must be set at 0dB (Unity Gain, fully counterclockwise) , for an input device of +4dB.
What's the deal?
Of course, I can rectify the clipping problem by attenuating either the Layla's Ins or Outs; & then rolling the Lexicon's Input Trim up to just below peak...but then I'm not taking full advantage of the full dynamic range of the system, right?
The Lexicon does have a -12dB Output Level setting, but the User Guide states that is to be used with -10dB input device.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
mark4man