Falcon 15 manual 14 IN / OUT SETTINGS ST version, Selecting The Input Analog Or Digital

IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version) ENG

14 IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version)

Once the unit is installed, here’s the procedure to get your Falcon 15 operating properly using factory presets. With proper calibration the Falcon 15 will give you the most accurate results for peak control and modulation. Take the time to go through the steps laid out in this chapter!

14.1HOW TO CONFIGURE THE INPUT (INPUT SETUP)

14.1.1 SELECTING THE INPUT (ANALOG OR DIGITAL)

Falcon 15 features, as an option, a digital audio input (ref to Section 0). The Input Setup / Input Source menu switches between the analog and digital audio inputs.

NOTE - the digital input audio level is fixed

-the audio level indicated on the input level meters will reflect the current input mode setting

-when enabled, the digital input disconnects the analog one

14.1.2ADJUSTING THE INPUT AUDIO LEVEL

The Input Setup / Sensibility menu controls the amount of gain or attenuation applied to the analog audio input.

To take full advantage of the processor potential, the AGC value should operate in compression mode (meaning that it slightly reduces the input level). This is indicated on the display by a negative sign, while a positive sign means there has been an expansion or gain increase. The message 'Gated' appears on the display to indicate that there is no incoming signal, or the signal is below the minimum AGC threshold.

Using a song or announcement recorded at a standard level, adjust the Sensibility** parameter in the Input Setup menu until the AGC value shown on the display (AGC:) ranges at - 2 / - 3 dB.

If the Input Sensibility control is not enough to achieve the AGC condition described above, adjust the output levels of the audio source directly (mixers, PC audio cards, etc.). If necessary, it may be acceptable to work with AGC levels between –3 /- 4 dB and +3 / +4 dB.

**this control allows you to adjust the input signal amplification factor, to ensure a standard signal of 0 dB to the internal processor circuits. For example: with a signal of 0dB, the Input Sensibility should be set to 0dB; with a signal of +4dB, the Input Sensibility should be set to -4 dB.

To make sure that the Input Sensibility is properly adjusted, make sure that the AGC indicator display averages around 0 / -2 dB.

The AGC numeric indication will indicate the audio level AFTER the INPUT GAIN has been applied, so you can monitor the amount of input gain needed.

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