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Behringer DEQ 2496 help

Does anybody know where in the menu I'd find an input gain/attenuation control? I've run optical out of my DVD player into the DEQ then analog out to my Harmon Kardon AVR7200 which I am using as a pre. I am trying to utilize the DACs in the DEQ, the way it is hooked up now I am getting a fairly high signal with the clip lights flashing on the DEQ once in a while. It does sound much better and I don't hear anything out of the ordinary when the signal clips. Is it OK to run like this or am I missing something? Any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance!
nuguy
eldartford
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Your systems are probably not crappy, but your rooms probably are. Most fun you can have with your clothes on! Certainly the "bargain of the century".
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cwlondon
1,210 posts
 
In my case, "correcting for the room" is curious:

* I just made significant changes to the room with acoustic panels (I suppose it used to be even worse?)

* In this system, I am listening to small monitors in a "nearfield" configuration

Is it possible that my EQ curve is adjusting the curve of my speakers more than the curve of my room?

In any case, it really is a surprisingly big difference.

Mark Levinson could put the chip in a big heavy case with red LEDs and sell it for $30,000.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Cwlondon...According to Rives Audio, who qualifies as something of an expert on room treatments, you can't do much that way below 350 Hz or so. This is why they developed their PARC equalizer.

Of course it may also be that you have set up a frequency response curve that you prefer over flat. This could be related to your speakers/room, your ears, or just a personal preference.
cwlondon
1,210 posts
 
Where is the "max" switch?
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Cwlondon...See page 14 of manual. Paragraph 3.8..RTA menu.
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