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Topic: Reel to reel clipping UFX III analog line inputs

I have my UFX III analog outputs running to my reel to reel. If I record so the meters are hitting 0 on the reel to reel (for better signal-to-noise ratio), the signal clips the UFX III line inputs. I have the gain set at 0 and the input set at +13 (the lowest option available).

Are there any TotalMix FX settings I can tweak so that I can hit the tape hard (for a better signal-to-noise ratio) from my DAW but avoid clipping when dumping back into ProTools?

If I record a low level signal to tape it won’t clip when I dump it back but the tape hiss is very loud.

2 Reply by waedi (edited by waedi 2024-08-14 00:22:55)

  • waedi
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Re: Reel to reel clipping UFX III analog line inputs

Change the setting from +13 to +19 or even to +24 (I would select +24)

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Re: Reel to reel clipping UFX III analog line inputs

waedi wrote:

Change the setting from +13 to +19 or even to +24 (I would select +24)

Oh my. Looks like I don’t have the correct understanding of how those work. I thought lower would be better. I will change them and report back!

4 Reply by waedi (edited by waedi 2024-08-14 00:35:47)

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Re: Reel to reel clipping UFX III analog line inputs

That setting is like an information for the converter about how powerful the incoming signal is to expect.
Its not a gain staging number.

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