Sound Performance Lab GOLDMIKE MK2 2485 - Manual (Page 16)

16 GoldMike MK2
VU-Cal
The display range of the VU meter can be shifted using the -10dB
VU Cal switch position.
If the VU Cal switch is set to its 0 dB position and the output
level control is also set to 0dB with the limiter switched off,
the output level will effectively be 0 dBu. With the VU Cal set to
-10 dB the 0 dB mark on the VU meter will represent a +10 dBu
output level. This way you can display audio level higher than
+6 dB (up to +16 dB) on the VU meter.
Source
This switch allows you to select between the Mic and Line/
Instrument inputs. All inputs can remain connected at all times,
regardless of which input is selected. You can choose the Line
input as source as long as the Instrument Input is not being
used.
If you engage this switch first after powering up the unit, there
can be a noticeable pop due to the discharge of residual current.
This is normal and no cause for concern.
Central Display
The display consists of all status LEDs and the VU meter so that
all important information can be viewed without distraction.
Display/VU Meter
The VU meter shows the internal gain level (not the output
level). Its scale ranges from -20 dB to +6 dB. If needed, the sensi-
tivity can be reduced by 10 dB, which extends the scale to +16 dB
(see “VU Cal“ above). Please refer as well to the information
“About Gain Adjustments” on page 10.
Control Elements
0
VU CAL
-10
dB
Mic
Instr.
Line
SOURCE
48 V
Clip Limit
AD OVL
1
So
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Pe r f ormance L
ab
V U
7 5 3 1 0 3 5
0 30 50 70
%
20 10
100