9. Troubleshooting
If you’re having trouble with ERGO, check out these tips. Power LED/knob LEDs do not illuminate when power switch is turned on.
•FireWire port is not supplying enough power for ERGO. Use the 12VDC power adapter to power up ERGO.
•Is power switch REALLY turned on? Check it again while using the external adapter.
•Is the AC outlet working?
ERGO Cal does not run.
•Driver is not installed properly.
•ERGO is not plugged into a FireWire port.
•Power is not applied to ERGO. Microphone does not work.
•You need to have the Calibrate switch on the back of ERGO pushed in in order for the mic to work. Make sure the Calibrate LED on the Front Panel is illuminated.
•Use only the KRK mic! Don't plug in any other mic for calibration. If you lose your KRK mic, you can buy a new one from KRK customer support at (954)
ERGO Cal asks for lots of measurements.
•That's OK. It can take between 3 and 9 measurements before you get to 90% or greater Room Knowledge.
Room Knowledge never gets to 100%.
•Some things in life cannot be fully
I don’t hear a difference between ERGO in bypass and processing modes.
Your room may already be very good, so ERGO isn't doing much. This is very unlikely, however. ERGO's effects can range from subtle to extreme, so there should be a difference. In particular, listen for the following:
•Improved imaging
•Tighter bass
•More definition among instruments
ERGO's goal is not to make the mix “sweeter” but to make it more accurate. If you don't think you are hearing something, finish the mix, and see how it translates to other environments. This is proof that ERGO is working. If you are still not hearing what you believe is an accurate mix, you may have problems with:
•Your monitors - get a pair of KRK monitors!
•Your ears - Cotton swabs are relatively inexpensive, and can perform wonders.
•Your brain - please refrain from
Also, visit the ERGO forum and talk to us! We can help! Go to www.krkergo.com and click the Forum link.
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