SETUP - Level

The Level display

On the Level page you can adjust the Digital Input level, the Master Level for all outputs and the Analog Output level for channels one and two.

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

“Level” page selected

Digital input levels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When grayed out, analog

Master output levels

input is selected

for all outputs

Analog output levels

Adjusting the levels

Use the parameter wheel to move the cursor and select what level you will adjust, either one channel at a time or both simultaneously. Use the Value wheel to adjust the levels. If you have different levels on each channel, adjusting both channels will preserve the difference until you reach the maximum or minimum level on one of the channels.

Digital input levels

These parameters control the digital input if you have selected it on one or both channels. If you are not using a Digital input, the bars will be grayed out, and you have no access to adjust them.

The digital input level is parallel to the analog input gain, and therefore has no effect on the analog input level.

Master output levels

These parameters control the output level for all outputs except Insert Send if chosen. In the signal chain they are placed right after the panners in the output section (see the Edit display).

It is possible to remote control the Master output level by connecting an optional TC Master Fader via the External 1/4” jack input at the back panel. In Utility/Config menu you can choose whether it shall control Ch.1, Ch.2 or both.

Analog output levels

These “knobs” control the analog output level for each channel, and are placed right after the DA converters. This means that the Master level will affect the Analog output level controls (Except if the analog outputs are used for Insert Send)

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TC electronic SDN BHD Gold Channel user manual Setup Level, Level display
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