Aviom A-16 - Manual (Page 23)

Aviom A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System
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settings available. Changes to the input level on the A-16T front panel affect a pair of
channels at a time.
The four levels are +22dB, +4dB, 0dB, and -10dB. To select the proper Input Level
setting, choose the Input Level position that most closely matches the output of your
audio gear. Here are some examples to be used as a guide:
• Use the +22dB setting for the hottest signals such as those coming from
professional broadcast equipment, tape decks, and some digital audio
workstations (DAWs).
• The +4dB setting is the best choice for most professional audio gear such
as mixing boards, microphone preamps, effects processors, etc.
• Try the 0dB setting for musical instruments such as keyboards and drum
machines.
• The -10dB setting is appropriate for consumer audio devices such as CD
players and MP3 players. Also, semi-pro audio gear should use the -10dB
setting. (In many cases those devices use RCA jacks for audio input and
output.)
Check the specifications of your audio gear if you are unsure about its output level.
Although you won’t harm the A-16T or your audio devices by using an incorrect level
setting, you do want to avoid distorting the audio that passes through the A-16 system
and eventually on to your monitors.
In general, you need to check the A-16T front panel Signal and Clip LEDs when
initially setting up your audio system and choosing level settings. If your -10dB
device outputs a hot level, it may be necessary to adjust the Input Level switch to
avoid clipping. In this example, moving the switch to the 0dB setting should provide
a strong signal without distortion.
The Link Switch
The A-16T Transmitter provides an easy solution for stereo input sources such as
keyboards, mixer sub-groups, drum machines, CD players, effects device outputs, etc.
The Link switch is used to turn a pair of adjacent channels into a stereo channel that
can be controlled as a single source on the Personal Mixers.