Yamaha YDG2030 Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay

18 – TUTORIAL – Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay

YDG2030

Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay

There are two operations on the YDG2030 that affect the input level—the input level control

in the analog domain (pre A/D converters), and the attenuation parameter (INP.ATT) in the

digital domain (post A/D converters).

The input level control (on the front panel) should be set so that the level meters register the

highest possible level without the CLIP indicator lighting.

The input attenuation parameter is provided to compensate for equalizer settings that alter

the overall gain of the sound e.g. if the equalizer settings result in an overall gain increase of

4dB (for example), internal clipping may occur even if the level meters do not indicate clip-

ping.

As a guide to input attenuation level, adjust it so that the output volume is the same as

when the bypass function is used. The attenuation can be set from 0dB to inﬁnity (∞), with

the highest numerical value being shown as 50 (see instructions below).

In sound reinforcement situations, it is often desirable for the sound from various loud-

speakers to be delayed, to compensate for phase delay caused by speaker placement. Due to

its position in the signal chain, the equalization stage is a good place to add this delay.

The YDG2030 can delay signals by up to 714 milliseconds (242m, about 800ft). You can input

this information either directly as milliseconds, or as a distance in feet or meters (set your

preference in the “Utilities”). You can make individual settings for both channels, or for both

channels at the same time by linking L and R. These settings are stored in the memory area

along with the equalization settings.

1Press the [DISPLAY] key until you see a screen similar to

the one shown. (It comes after the two ﬁlter screens.)

The actual settings on your screen will probably be dif-

ferent to the ones shown here.

2If you wish to alter both channels simultaneously, link

the channels.

3Use the F rotary encoder to set the delay. To change the

units used (msec, meters or feet), see the “Utilities” sec-

tion.

4Use the G rotary encoder to enable (“ON”) or disable

(“OFF”) the delay you have set.

5Use the Q rotary encoder to set the channel input

attenuation.

6Don’t forget to store the completed settings in one of

the memory areas, so you can use them again at a later

time.