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Topic: Lowering strong input level on Fireface UCX II

Hi, what could be the solutions to lower strong input level when recording on Fireface UCX II? I'm just starting my journey with Fireface UCX II and TotalMix FX and searching for "Pad" function or something similar to decrease very strong input signal.

2 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2022-04-05 18:22:45)

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Re: Lowering strong input level on Fireface UCX II

Use matching reference levels on sending and receiving analog port.

UFX II: choose a higher reference level on the UFX II's input to get more headroom and check that you do not use digital gain on top. You find those settings in TM FX, click to tool/wrench symbol on this particular HW input in the top row of TM FX.

Sending device: choose a suitable reference level if possible, either consumer or studio level that matches the UFX II settings.
If the device has a knob for controlling the output level, you can also turn it down a bit.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14