Specifications

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Gain Structure
How you adjust an input’s gain directly affects sound quality. The
optimal input gain setting is one which is adjusted as high as possible
above the noise floor without introducing clipping. Clipping can cause
distortion which can damage amplifiers and loudspeakers.
To adjust the input level properly, open the Input 1-8 window and select
the input for which you wish to adjust gain. Place a signal on the input at
the maximum level it will generate. Adjust the input gain until the peak
level of the input, as shown on the Input meter, just begins to enter the
red (clipping) zone, then reduce the gain slightly until peaks no longer
climb into the red zone. This setting will ensure that the XAP 800
maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio without clipping the signal.
Adjust the green and yellow minimum and maximum arrow sliders on
the Fine gain control to establish upper and lower gain limits for this
input.
Pre-Gain Meter indicates the input’s level before gain. Meter range is
from -85 to -35dB when 55dB gain is selected; -55 to -5dB when 25dB
gain is selected; and -65 to 20dB when 0dB gain is selected.
Post-Gain Meter shows the input’s post-gain level. Meter range is from
-30 to +20dB.
Post-Processing Meter indicates the level of attenuation up to the
gating point in the system. It reflects the post-AGC signal. Meter range is
from -30 to +20dB.
Post-Gating Meter shows post-gating level. Meter range is from -30 to
+20dB.
All input meters are peak-level meters.
Copying and Pasting Settings
Right-clicking anywhere in the window opens the Copy menu, which
allows you to copy and paste all of the input settings to other inputs. To
do so, select the settings, click Copy, then select the input you wish to
apply the settings to. Then right-click and select Paste. If you wish to
copy all settings of an input to the rest of the inputs, select Apply to All.
Input 1 Configuration
Copy Menu