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Topic: Process for setting gain on active monitors with ADI-2 DAC FS

Is there a 'correct' procedure for setting the gain on active monitors / subwoofers relative to the volume level on the DAC?

e.g. starting with the ADI-2 DAC FS volume set at lowest setting, and the active monitors at lowest level, then doing steps A, B C etc. on either the DAC or the monitors, to get the correct settings?

2 Reply by KaiS (edited by KaiS 2023-12-29 11:19:46)

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Re: Process for setting gain on active monitors with ADI-2 DAC FS

Simple:

ADI-2 DAC has a lot of output level capability, so it never runs out of steam.
Most cases the monitors have to be set to their low-most sensitivity.

• SETUP / Settings / Auto Ref Level: On
• Set ADI-2’d Volume to -20 dBr and play some typical music
• Set main monitor’s sensitivity controls to your “normal” listening level.

Quite often monitors are still too loud in their minimum setting.
In this case use passive attenuators to further lower the level:
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=25399

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  • Registered: 2023-10-21
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Re: Process for setting gain on active monitors with ADI-2 DAC FS

Thank you!