Behringer DEQ 2496 help

CW, Push the Utility menu button and look for the Gain Offset control.

I am thinking that the Gain Offset value would be saved in different memory presets, so you could use memory presets to associate different gain settings with different sources.

I've played with different gain settings, but now I just let the red lights flash. They tug at my conscience a little bit, and I am concerned that hifi-savvy visitors will think I'm a loser, but I simply do not hear any distortion.

In a thread many months ago where this topic came up, someone said that the signal that most pro gear would send into the equalizer is of lower amplitude than that of consumer gear. Beats me.

Jayboard

Thanks - I have just played with a bit as well....

....and for me, it seems that cranking it up into the red clipping zone definitely increases distortion.

So maybe this is the solution to my problems here.

Still, I cant seem to get the LEDs very far below the clipping zone.

I also dont understand why optical out to optical in would introduce "clipping". I thought power amplifiers "clipped", not source devices?

Any additional detail or menu navigation tips greatly appreciated.

Jayboard

I wanted you to also know that I can relate to the existential angst which results from any sightings of the red clipping light.

But I am determined to fix my levels before any hi fi savvy guests visit my house, as I really don't think I could otherwise live with myself as an audiophile.

Will report back with any additional findings.

For gain, push the "DYN" buttom on the far right. The use the top small knob to turn it up or down.

Still, I cant seem to get the LEDs very far below the clipping zone.

I also dont understand why optical out to optical in would introduce "clipping". I thought power amplifiers "clipped", not source devices?

Many modern pop CD's are recorded at -3 to -6 db from maximum. [Read about CD Loudness Wars or got to Bob Katz digi domain for an explanation why engineers do this]

Therefore you will often be close to clipping...try reducing the OVERALL GAIN so that signal levels in the digital software are well below clipping. There is NO loss of signal by staying well clear of clipping. You will not be underutilizing your DAC. You have a 24 bit DAC - this is way more dynamic range than you need or your speakers are capable of....just turn down the gain there will be abolutely NO detrimental affect on the signal!

Note: Make sure the Max switch is in the correct position for analog signals.