Instruction Manual

Conﬁguring and using TORPEDO VB-101

11 Output volume control and headphone output

output

volume control

headphone

volume

stereo jack

headphone

output

bargraph

This encoder controls the output volume of the unit. The TOR-

PEDO VB-101 being a digital product, it is absolutely critical

that you avoid all saturation of the input signal, or you may

considerably reduce sound quality. The output volume con-

sists in digital data, just like all the parameters in the TOR-

PEDO VB-101, and it is saved together with the preset. You

will beed to adjust the output volume for each preset. Please

note that the output volume depends on which speaker

cabinet and microphone are being used for the simulation,

as well as on microphone positioning. You may need to

readjust the output volume when modifying those param-

eters.

The output volume must be adjusted based on the input signal at the selected input (analog or

digital). The "OUT" label in the upper right corner of the main screen indicates the current output

volume value. The output bargraph gives you a visual indication of the amplitude of the output

signal.

For optimum quality, we recommend keeping the peak levels of the output signal at a maximum

of -6dB on the bargraph.

If you need to apply a high level of output volume gain, it is probably because your input signal

is too low. Excessive output volume will reduce the signal-to-noise ratio and degrade the TORPEDO

VB-101’s overall performance. If you notice a drop in sound volume and the screen says "Gain Reduc-

tion" while you are playing, it probably means that the "Safe Gain Adjustment" function is activated.

Report to section 4 for more information.

The "PHONES" potentiometer controls the headphone volume on the 1/4" jack headphone output.

This control is placed after the output volume control. Too low an output volume setting, compen-

sated for by a high headphone volume setting, will reduce the signal-to-noise ratio and degrade the

TORPEDO VB-101’s overall performance.

The power delivered by the headphone output is high enough to re-

main efﬁcient even when using high-impedance headphones. There-

fore, it is possible to get very high audio levels with that output. We

strongly advise against the use of headphones with high audio levels.

The improper use of headphones can lead to irreversible damages to

your hearing.

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