TC electronic SDN BHD Gold Channel user manual Setup Gain, Gain Display

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SETUP - Gain

The Gain Display

On this page you can set and adjust the gain of the analog inputs, and use the Auto Gain Setting option, which helps you get the best results when you are doing recordings.

To view the Gain page press the SETUP button, if you are not already there, and use the < > Menu keys to select GAIN. Basic operation is accomplished by using the Parameter wheel to change cursor position and the value wheel to change values.

“Gain” page selected

Current input level Setting

Position of the front

encoders

Actual current input level, shown in dB

When grayed out, Digital

input is selected

Use the Auto Gain Set

option to get the

optimal input level through the analog inputs to the

A-D converters

Generally about the Gain Display

Whenever you touch one of the Input gain encoders on the front, the Gain display will appear, and disappear after a few seconds. If you don’t want the display to go back automatically, you can set the Auto Pages parameter on the Utility display to OFF.

Gain

At the left of the display, there are two “knobs” showing the analog input gain. The inner circle indicates the position of the Input encoders on the front panel, and the indications on the outer circle along with the dB value below, shows you the amplification of the input. If the input gain is set to +18dB, you must have an input signal at -18dBu to get 0dB output.

After a Total Recall or an Auto Gain Set, the two indicators may not be linked, in which case, it’s the outer indication along with the dB value that is actual. Turn the input encoders on the front until the indicators link, so that manual adjustment of the gain becomes possible again.

Auto Gain Set

The Auto Gain Set option enables you to automatically set the optimal mic or line input levels.

Note: The 60 dB PAD is not used at Auto Gain Set, this may cause the message Too Much Level to show up even though it’s possible to set optimal gain with the 60 dB PAD. If possible switch to Line inputs and run the Auto Gain Set again.

Select

Selects what channel(s) you are working with: Ch.1, Ch.2, Ch.1 and Ch.2 or Stereo. The difference between Ch. 1 + Ch. 2 and Stereo is that in the former you’ll get two independent measurements at the same time, and in the latter, you will get the lowest gain on both inputs.

Headroom

Here you select what headroom the Auto Gain Set should give the input signal or how far should maximum peak be from 0dB.

Auto Gain ENTER

Press ENTER and the measuring will begin. Whenever you want you can press Enter again. The measuring will stop and the optimal input gain will be set automatically.

NOTE: If maximum gain isn’t enough to reach the headroom

level, the message: “Insufficient level” will show up.

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Contents Gold Channel Page Table of Contents Foreword Microphones as EarsForeword Congratulations WelcomeAbout this Manual Introduction Gold Channel featuresGeneral Introduction Front Panel Card SlotParameter Wheel Rear Panel Balanced XLR-XLR cablesSignal Flow Connecting the Gold Channel Recording setupPost recording setup Mixer setupQuick Reference Setup Signal Signal DisplaySignal Display InputInsert Send and Return ClockDigital External Clock DitherSetup Gain Gain DisplaySetup Level Level displayRecalling presets Programs RecallRecall and List Displays Partial RecallExercise How to Recall a preset Exercise 1 How to Recall a preset Press the Programs keyTo Recall the Preset List DisplayHow to Store Programs StoreStore Display Store functionTo Store the Preset Exercise 2 How to Store a preset with the existing nameExercise 3 How to name a preset Setting up the processing blocks Edit Routing and LayoutMode Columns and BlocksEdit Edit and Meter Editing the digital processingAbout the Edit Display BlockOUT Block Insert blockLink MeterEasy Gate BlocksAdvanced Expander Knee Mode HoldRelease FilterSoft Compressor Vintage CompressorInput Drive Output GainEasy Equalizer Advanced EqualizerDe-Esser Dynamic EqualizerA.A. Equalization Digital Radiance GeneratorCurve Config. UtilityUtility Display CardMidi Reset Menu How to enter the Reset MenuSelf Test Technical Specifications Analog Line InputsMidi Implementation Chart Trouble Shooting No sound through the Gold ChannelCertifications For the customers in CanadaFactory Preset List Preset DescriptionPreset Where Great Recordings Begin Microphones The Inside StoryMicrophone Placement Choosing the Right MicStereo Recording Gold Channel

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