Output Volume

Each output channel VOL (volume) block provides a single stereo fader with a range of 0 percent (-100 dB) to 100 percent volume (0 dB, no attenuation), with a volume setting readout (in dB) below the fader. The default setting is 100 percent volume, unmuted.

See the Optimizing Audio Levels section for more information.

Adjusting Output Volume

Volume control resolution is 64 steps with the first step progressing from -100 dB to -63 dB. Thereafter, you can adjust the volume in 1 dB increments.

A single Mute button provides control of the left-channel and right-channel muting. Channel mute is located post-fader, post-meter, and pre-DAC (digital to analog converter) so that when you mute channels, the signal is still represented visually in the meters.

Left-channel and right-channel peak meters are located post-fader and pre-DAC (digital to analog converter). The peak meters display levels of -60 dBFS to 0 dBFS, with a last-peak-level (peak hold) readout below each meter.

NOTE:  The meter readout fields display values only when in Live mode.

Left-channel and right-channel trim controls have a range of -6 dB to +6 dB and can be adjusted in 0.1 dB increments. You can adjust the trim controls by clicking the Up and Down Arrows or entering the desired value in the respective Trim field. Trim control adjustment accelerates in two stages when you click and hold the Up or Down Arrow. The default setting is left channel and right channel unmuted at unity gain (0.0 dB).

To adjust the fader level:

  1. Click the fader handle or click within the fader area.

  2. Adjust the level using any of the following methods:

  3. Click and hold the fader handle, then drag it to the desired level in 1 dB increments.

  4. Press the <Up arrow> or <Down arrow> key to respectively increase or decrease the level in 1 dB increments.

  5. Press the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to respectively increase or decrease the level in 10 dB increments.

  6. Click in the level text field (resolution is 1 dB increments) and enter a new value. Then, press <Enter> or press <Tab> to move to another area of the dialog box.

  1. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box. Click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving any changes.