Samson Q1U - Manual (Page 10)

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DIGITAL VU METER - Input Level
To monitor the signal being sent from the Q1U,
there is an digital VU METER with a scale from
infinity to Digital Maximum or CLIP. The level
displayed on the meter will be affected by
the Input Gain Fader so be sure that you have
that set to the correct position for your sound
source. The digital VU METER features “VU”
ballistics, which means it reacts to the signal
based on an average level. Use the VU METER
when you are setting your input level using the
GAIN control. Try to set the level so that the
meter reads about just below CLIP but so that
it never goes to CLIP. If you see the CLIP indica-
tor light you are “Over–Loading” and the sound
may become distorted. If this happens, simply
back down on the INPUT GAIN Fader. The CLIP
indicator will stay red until you clear it by click-
ing on the CLIP icon.
Using the Low Cut Filter
Like any good mic pre, the Q1U software
features a Low Cut, (or High Pass), filter for
attenuating the bottom-end frequencies. The Low Cut filter allows you to remove the
lower frequencies that you sometimes just don’t want to pick up. For example, when
you are miking a high-hat you only want to capture the frequencies that the hi-hat is
producing. Therefore, by using the Low Cut filter, you can reduce the amount of pick-
up from the low toms and bass drum that may leak into the hi-hat mic. You can use
the same technique on other instruments like acoustic guitar, violin, piano and even
on vocals. In live sound applications, the Low Cut filter is especially useful for remov-
ing stage rumble. The Softpre software provides a variable Low Cut filter that allows
you to adjust the exact frequency at which the low frequencies begin to roll-off, or
attenuate.
PHASE – Switch
For a variety of miking and mixing techniques, it may be necessary to invert the
signal phase from the source you have plugged into your Q1U and Softpre software.
When the PHASE switch is pressed in, the yellow LED will light showing that the
input signal is now out-of-phase.
Using the Softpre Applet