Topic: Another auto ref level question
So, I think I'm still not quite clear on the mechanics of how auto ref level works. I just got a new amp that has low/mid/high gain settings and is connected to the ADI via XLR. This is my first experience with XLR and an amp that has an adjustable gain setting.
The optimum ref level on the ADI-2 with this amp works out to be +13 (+19 XLR) when the amp is set to "mid". The ADI at +19/XLR doesn't provide quite enough voltage to get the amp to max output (would need +22) on its high gain setting. So, in order to allow the amp to be able to achieve maximum output (though they said to experiment with low gain setting, too), the mfr suggested using the mid-gain setting.
So, if I turn the ADI autoref OFF and set the ref level for +13, my understanding is that the ADI ref level will then stay locked at +13. Right?
If I turn autoref ON with the ref level still set at +13, does the auto ref level then override the +13 ref level and change ref levels depending on what volume I'm using?
Thanks...
R