User`s manual

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Because the maximum drive is limited to +10 dB, using the Tube
Saturation model requires the original signal to be at a level greater
than -10 dB. If this is not the case, you should adjust the Input Gain
control to increase the level of the sound. (Be certain that Input
Gain is not increased so much as to cause the 0 dB meter “LED” to
light.) It may be necessary to go back and forth between Drive and
Input Gain a few times to get exactly the effect you want.
Note: If your audio was recorded at an exceptionally low level, it
may be that even maximum Input Gain and maximum Drive will
still not result in a level high enough to generate distortion. In
that case, either re-record your audio at a higher level (if pos-
sible) or use your waveform editing program to digitally increase
the level (keeping in mind that this may negatively affect the
signal quality).
If you want to add tube saturation distortion without otherwise
affecting your sound, set both the Source Mic and Modeled Mic
menus to Bypass.
Output Level
The Output Level control is used to fine-tune the
Microphone Modeler’s output level. This control is
strictly an attenuator (i.e., no gain is available). You
should always start with it at 0dB (the top of its
range) and then reduce level as necessary. It is
particularly useful when adding large amounts of
tube saturation.
Controls: Output Level