Quick Start - continued
•Once you get a good level reading on the ZONE OUTPUT VU meter, you can begin to slowly raise the volume control on your active speakers or power amp.
Now experiment with the level using both the Zone 1 Output and the power amp input level. On active speakers, there is usually a unity gain or 0 dB point on the volume control knob and you should set the control to that position to start. Then, you may need to lower the ZONE OUTPUT VOLUME control, or the speaker's volume control to set the proper level that you want in your particular room. If your are using a power amp, you may want to turn the power amp all the way up, and again, you may need to lower the ZONE OUTPUT VOLUME control to set the proper level. You may also need to lower the ZONE OUTPUT VOLUME control, or the power amp's volume control to set the proper level that you want in your particular room. This concept is known as "gain staging " and it is the most important part of getting a good sound. Ideally, you want the S zones Output level meter to read about O dB. This will give you the best signal to noise performance and clean- est sound. So, try to adjust the Zone Output Volume controls so that the VU Meter reads about 0 dB. Then adjust the vol- ume control on the amplifier or speaker to a the desired listen- ing level.
•Now that you have the basic system operation level set, you can get a level setting for your microphone connected to the S zone’s CHANNEL 1 input. While speaking into your microphone, slowly raise the VOLUME control knob on CHANNEL 1 to the 0 posi- tion.
•At this point if the microphone is very low in volume, raise the level of the rear panel MIC TRIM control. If the microphone is very high in volume, lower the level of the rear panel MIC TRIM control. You want to set the MIC TRIM so that you have a good range of level con- trol on the CHANNEL 1 VOLUME control without add- ing any distortion.
Setting up the S zone
Note: The MIC TRIM level control allows you to set the best sig- nal to noise level. Very simply put, this means the hottest mic level with the least amount of distortion. If the MIC TRIM is too low, the mic level may not be loud enough. If the MIC TRIM is set too high, the channel will distort. Use your ears to set the MIC TRIM to the highest point before you hear any distortion.
Mic Trim
•Experiment by moving each of the CHANNEL VOLUME control knobs up and down, carefully listening to get the best balance between your microphone and music from your CD player.
Now, read on and learn about more different wiring hook- ups and more on using some of the S zones advance fea- tures.
If you have followed all the steps above and are experienc- ing difficulties with any aspect of setting up or using your S zone, you can call Samson Technical Support
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