Powered monitor speaker volumn question

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I have the output of a couple sound cards going into a Behringer Eurorack. The main outs of the Eurorack go through line level cable to powered monitor speakers. I turn the mixer knobs on the Eurorack to 0 db and the main out to 0db. The monitor speakers have an "input sensitivity" knob that marks the position for -20db (all the way counter clockwise), -5 db (half turn), and max (fully clockwise). From what I know of recording so far, I record tracks just under their clipping point and setting the knobs on the mixer at 0db gives me the recorded level and I can't turn them much higher since I already recorded just below clipping. My recording input device, Sonar, and my Eurorack mixer all have lights to let me know where the signal is at. The monitors don't. So, if I turn those knobs up too high will I get clipping and how do I know where I can turn the monitors up to? Are the monitors the "power-amp" part of the amplification and I can turn them all the way up if the signal is line level?
 
What monitors are you using?

Even though you have your mixer's output set @ unity and recorded track levels are near or under clipping, i'm pretty much sure that you have another 3-6dbs or so of headroom after reaching peak.
If your track/tracks are sounding distorted thru your monitors at normal listening levels, the board's gain on your "monitor level" section is too hi exceeding the spkr's input sensitivity. If you are using a pair of decent, active monitors and your tracks,mixdowns etc have been recorded at proper gain levels, the monitors should translate your recorded material correctly. Set your monitors gain at minimum and increase volume until you are satisfied & comfortable with the unit's audio output.
 
Turn up the monitors and when they start to clip turn them down. Be most careful with bass frequencies. It usually easier to blow a woofer than a tweeter.
 
So if the "input sensitivity" dial on the back of the monitors has from fully counterclockwise to fully clockwise:
-20, -5, Max
would "Max" be 0dB and the input sensitivity knob is an attenuation knob?
 
He's ashamed to answer.:o

Don't be ashamed son!I have a set of behringers TRUTHS too!:D
 
what a strange thread, with a potentially interesting question left unanswered because of the starter!
 
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