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Topic: Limit Arc USB Encoder to 0 dB (instead of 6 dB)

hi!
I am new to UFX II and Arc USB.
Is it possible to limit ARC USB encoder maximum value to 0 dB instead of 6 dB?

  • ramses
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Re: Limit Arc USB Encoder to 0 dB (instead of 6 dB)

I like this idea.

I assume you want to control volume without having to look to the screen when 0dB have been reached to avoid distortion.

I think this would really be very practical and additionally:
- an ARC USB command to toggle this behaviour and
- settings in TM FX to define the default behaviour when the system starts up.

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Re: Limit Arc USB Encoder to 0 dB (instead of 6 dB)

The recall feature is there to give you a reference point. The master fader on 0 dB does not mean it won't distort. Just the opposite, usually the sum needs a bigger attenuation when mixing and monitoring. IMHO this would just be a useless additional option making the list of these even more cluttered.

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  • Registered: 2019-04-21
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Re: Limit Arc USB Encoder to 0 dB (instead of 6 dB)

MC wrote:

The recall feature is there to give you a reference point. The master fader on 0 dB does not mean it won't distort. Just the opposite, usually the sum needs a bigger attenuation when mixing and monitoring. IMHO this would just be a useless additional option making the list of these even more cluttered.

actually when I use UFX II via AES output I am getting clippings on my KRK ERGO input if master is higher than 0 dB.
I am making pretty loud EDM with limiter on master bus.

  • Registered: 2022-05-12
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Re: Limit Arc USB Encoder to 0 dB (instead of 6 dB)

+1
I would pay for this feature.
0 db works well for me 90% of the time.
I would LOVE to be able to adjust upwards without looking at the screen.
Both for studio use and for home hifi applications.