Topic: Output Gain

My amp has a slight hiss that I think is because the output gain on my UCX II is too high. My Multiface has switches on the front that adjust the input and output gain - In the settings panel  of the UCX II - Main Out there is dim setting with a slider - is this the same thing?

I also noticed in Totalmix on the input there is a switch between 13db an 19db. How does this relate to the output gain?

I am using the UCX II in a consumer environment

2 (edited by waedi 2024-02-27 16:33:20)

Re: Output Gain

No, the Dim setting is for the Dim feature, if you would use an ARC remote unit there is a DIM button.

The amp, is this a hifi amp or a guitar amp ?
How did you connect ?
In Totalmix on the output channel (the signal going to the amp) if you lower the fader is the hiss going away ?

The amp eventually has an optical input ? This would be great to test. Connect over optical cable only.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

Re: Output Gain

The amp is a Hifi Amp and I connect through the analog outputs. I found this discussion: https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=37740. But I am not sure how it relates to the UCX II

4 (edited by ramses 2024-02-27 23:25:35)

Re: Output Gain

The outputs of your UFX II support three reference levels for studio: +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
See manual chapter 20.1 (analog outputs) and 39.1 Technical Specs - Analog.

Two Things to be performed to get consumer level (-10 dBV)

  • Click in TM FX to the wrench symbol and select the reference level with the lowest volume: "+4 dBu".

  • Additionally, you need to lower the volume by 12 dB (from 0 dB to -12 dB) at the output fader.
    Reason: the level difference between the +4 dBu studio level and the -10 dBV home level is Δ L = 11.78 dB (12 dB).


Formulas, see Sengpiel page: https://sengpielaudio.com/Rechner-db-volt.htm

Also look at this diagram: https://sengpielaudio.com/StudioHeimPegel.gif


Dim you can use later on demand to silence the signal by -20 dB, if needed (when talking or following a conversation).
The volume will be reduced by the amount set in the TM FX Settings (F3) (default -20 dB, adjustable from -65 to 0 dB).

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

Re: Output Gain

Thank You

That is exactly what I needed

Re: Output Gain

You're welcome wink

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